Question 1

Would this be suitable for a large 'well endowed' lady! all the images show very flat fronted people wearing it so not sure it would adjust.

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Hi JulieB, the Saxholder is brilliant - I am also a large lady with a very ample bust and the Saxholder works perfectly. The arm bits that go around your neck are shaped so they do not lay flat against your chest but curve outwards so nothing digs in. The bar that goes downwards adjusts so you wear it wherever is comfortable for you.  I cannot recommend it highly enough. I will never go back to wearing a neck strap.  It holds the weight of my tenor so well I can play comfortably for so much longer. I think it was worth every penny! Hope this helps. :o)

Question 2

What about an alto saxaphone will it be ok for that as i dont see that one stated

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Yes its is fine for alto.  I use it for my tenor, alto and soprano. Just adjust the string length.
Its excellent to use when you are stood up or have the sax in front of you whilst seated (so for an alto that's very easy!) but its a bit out of balance when you are sat down with the sax to one side, as is usual for tenor players.

Question 3

Is it suitable for a tenor sax?

Accepted Answer

I have found it suitable for both tenor and baritone saxes. There is sufficient adjustment in the cord to allow for this, although if you tend to wear the tenor at a rakish angle across the body (as most players do), the side of the instrument can come into contact with the rigid vertical strut down the front which can give rise to some rubbing over time which might leave some scuff marks on the lacquer. If you can hold the tenor a bit more upright like an alto, then you can alleviate this problem. I think it's worth trying to adjust your technique in this way if you suffer from any neck problems, although I have to say that this device works best when playing standing up. It can feel a little cumbersome when sitting down, and you may want to carry a conventional sling around with you as well and "mix & match". Another alternative is one of the many shoulder straps on the market (Neotech do one), although the weight is of course all on the one shoulder (the Trapezius muscle if I'm not mistaken). At least this Saxholder distributes the weight evenly on both shoulders and it feels quite comfortable once you get used to it. Hope this helps and doesn't just add to the confusion. Paul Taylor.

Question 4

Is it small enough when folded to store in the bell of an alto, so to fit in the case along with the instrument?

Accepted Answer

I have just tried to do this with my Yanagisawa alto sax, and while the case did close, I felt that there was some resistance when I did this.  I would be unhappy to do this as a general rule as I felt that the folded sling would be pressing up against the keywork of an alto sax. I always put my sling into the bell of my bari (Yani again) and there is plenty of room. Not sure about a tenor though.

ASIN	B005J3EZZY
Best Sellers Rank	48,193 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 126 in Straps
Brand Name	saXholder
Breed Recommendation	Small Dogs
Closure Type	Drawstring
Colour	Black
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (214)
Dog Breed Size	Small
Global Trade Identification Number	07331158608170, 07640133610306
Included Components	Saxholder, replacement cord, instructions, bag/pouch
Item Type Name	Saxholder Saxophone Harness
Item Weight	0.59 Pounds
Manufacturer	Jazz Lab
Manufacturer Part Number	SAXHOLDER
Material Type	Kevlar
Model Number	SAXHOLDER
Number of Items	1
Pattern	Single
Product Care Instructions	Hand Wash Only
Product Warranty	12 months
Size	Petit
Target Species	Horse
UPC	733115860817
Unit Count	1 count
Weight Range	4.5 - 9 kg

Jazz Lab SAXHOLDER Saxophone Harness - Black

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