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What's the Rulon removing your thumbhook?
4 May 23
What's the Rulon removing your thumbhook? Posted by:

A quick look at Keyleaves inventor Rulon Brown's latest sax gadget

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Win a Sax - Artist edition
2 Mar 22
Win a Sax - Artist edition Posted by:

Win a sax is back, but this time for the most non-fungible o

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AmsterDAM that horn is good
19 Aug 21
AmsterDAM that horn is good Posted by:

Seamus Blake plays a Remy, so you should too?

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BSS R-Series
5 Aug 21
BSS R-Series "That tricky second mouthpiece" Posted by: Tom Gorst

After a huge success with his first offering into the mouthpiece world has Jack sufficiently filled his own shoes second time round?

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The Beast From The East
12 Feb 21
The Beast From The East Posted by: Tom Gorst

A review of the new version of the Eastman 52nd street tenor sax.

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Boston Sax Shop S-Series Tenor Mouthpiece
1 Dec 20
Boston Sax Shop S-Series Tenor Mouthpiece Posted by: Tom Gorst

My boy Jack's wicked smart Vol.2

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We're allowed out! ...just not out out
16 Jun 20
We're allowed out! ...just not out out Posted by: Tom Gorst

The shop is open, but there are a few new rules

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Boston Sax Shop reeds
25 Apr 20
Boston Sax Shop reeds Posted by: Tom Gorst

My boy Jack's wicked smart

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JodyJazz HR* Custom Dark
28 Mar 20
JodyJazz HR* Custom Dark Posted by: Tom Gorst

A new JodyJazz hard rubber mouthpiece - Espina long time coming

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Lockdown has begun
24 Mar 20
Lockdown has begun Posted by: Tom Gorst

Hit the shed running during full lockdown

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TEMPORARY CLOSURE
18 Mar 20
TEMPORARY CLOSURE Posted by: Tom Gorst

The Winchester plan

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Takes one to C1
12 Mar 20
Takes one to C1 Posted by: Tom Gorst

The Yamaha C1 neck,

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A two screw ‘basic’ ligature monologue
27 Sep 19
A two screw ‘basic’ ligature monologue Posted by: Tom Gorst

It's the year 2059 ..... and you've got mail

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Flip a Horn, Make Some Bank
2 Aug 19
Flip a Horn, Make Some Bank Posted by: Tom Gorst

The ins and outs of private sales vs selling through a shop (TLDNR Risk: High)

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Playing Outside
18 May 19
Playing Outside Posted by: Tom Gorst

I’m not talking harmonically, I literally mean playing outside as in not in a building, outdoors…al fresco.

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The Big Tip-off
26 Apr 19
The Big Tip-off Posted by: Tom Gorst

How big is too big?... I’ll let you know when I get my first hernia.

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The all new Otto Link FL (Florida) model
30 Mar 19
The all new Otto Link FL (Florida) model Posted by: Tom Gorst

Have Otto Link finally gone full circle or just gold plated another paperweight?

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Mark VI...great investment
19 Mar 19
Mark VI...great investment Posted by: Tom Gorst

An attempt at a disinterested perspective on the world's most coveted saxophone.

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How long does it take to learn the Sax?
6 Mar 19
How long does it take to learn the Sax? Posted by: Tom Gorst

Trying to answer unanswerable questions with further questions and vague metrics.

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Do we nearly reed to talk about this?
30 Jan 19
Do we nearly reed to talk about this? Posted by: Tom Gorst

Vandoren 'Jazz' reeds unexplained

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Vandoren and their large chamber of secrets
7 Nov 18
Vandoren and their large chamber of secrets Posted by: Tom Gorst

A micro-review of Vandoren's latest mouthpiece

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Time to hit the woodshed
20 Oct 18
Time to hit the woodshed Posted by: Tom Gorst

You’re probably just about ready to go into ultra harmonic hibernation mode, right?

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Yamaha 82Z Atelier Tenor Saxophone
15 Aug 18
Yamaha 82Z Atelier Tenor Saxophone Posted by: Tom Gorst

Easily my second favourite new horn on the market right now, possible contender for first

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The Beast from the East(man)
9 Aug 18
The Beast from the East(man) Posted by: Tom Gorst

Eastman 52nd Street Tenor Sax: What you need to know

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Silverstein Ligatures
25 Jul 18
Silverstein Ligatures Posted by: Tom Gorst

Breakthrough in reed response or swanky shoelace...?

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Link Slant: War of the clones
25 May 18
Link Slant: War of the clones Posted by: Tom Gorst

Florida links costs a fortune, so what's the 'next best thing'?

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Sax and Sausages in Frankfurt
24 Apr 18
Sax and Sausages in Frankfurt Posted by: Tom Gorst

Some highlights from Musikmesse 2018

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Chad Lefkowitz-Brown LIVE at Headwind
6 Feb 18
Chad Lefkowitz-Brown LIVE at Headwind Posted by: Tom Gorst

Performing at Headwind Music Bristol March 8th 2018

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For F# sake
17 Jan 18
For F# sake Posted by: Tom Gorst

Some horns have high F#, some don't. Here's the craic.

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Trouble in Japan?
24 Nov 17
Trouble in Japan? Posted by: Tom Gorst

One guy's opinions on the differences between pro Yamaha altos.

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Signature Custom RAW Tenor
23 Nov 17
Signature Custom RAW Tenor Posted by: Tom Gorst

Hear this horn in action!

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The Missing Link?!
22 Nov 17
The Missing Link?! Posted by: Tom Gorst

A tale of 3 very special Florida Otto Links we stumbled across

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AWO2 Vs AWO2O
16 Nov 17
AWO2 Vs AWO2O Posted by: Tom Gorst

Battle of the bronze bodied Yanagiswa altos

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Becoming a gentleman of Légère
10 Nov 17
Becoming a gentleman of Légère Posted by: Tom Gorst

Are Légère reeds legit?

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Long live the King
2 Nov 17
Long live the King Posted by: Tom Gorst

If you have to play one horn before you die, this could be it.

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Selmer Series III Tenor Sax
19 Sep 17
Selmer Series III Tenor Sax Posted by: Tom Gorst

An attempt at an unbiased view of the Selmer Series III

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Mouthpiece & Love
1 Sep 17
Mouthpiece & Love Posted by: Tom Gorst

Mouthpiece hygiene for dummies

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Selmer New Large Bore circa 1930
22 Jul 17
Selmer New Large Bore circa 1930 Posted by: Paul Moutarde

Paul Moutarde writes about his latest purchase from Headwind Music

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Ben Waghorn Vs Zetland Alto
19 Jul 17
Ben Waghorn Vs Zetland Alto Posted by: Tom Gorst

Ben puts our own brand student alto through it's paces

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Welcome to Bristol's very own Bari Island
13 Jul 17
Welcome to Bristol's very own Bari Island Posted by: Tom Gorst

A run down of the Baritone saxophones we have in stock at the moment

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Pan America, is it all just a conn?
7 Jul 17
Pan America, is it all just a conn? Posted by: Tom Gorst

A brief overview of the 'poor man's 10M'

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Hidden gem - 1968 Mark VI Tenor
14 Jun 17
Hidden gem - 1968 Mark VI Tenor Posted by: Tom Gorst

A review of an immaculate Mark VI tenor sax

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I'm sorry, I haven't a clue whose trumpet this is.
30 May 17
I'm sorry, I haven't a clue whose trumpet this is. Posted by: Tom Gorst

A few of Humphrey Lyttelton's trumpets come in for repair!

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1958 Selmer Mark VI Alto Sax
26 May 17
1958 Selmer Mark VI Alto Sax Posted by: Tom Gorst

A quick review of a 1958 Selmer Mark VI Alto Sax

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Rigotti.....reed all about it
24 May 17
Rigotti.....reed all about it Posted by: Tom Gorst

Fine cane from the South of France

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Ed Pillinger - The man with the golden collar
11 May 17
Ed Pillinger - The man with the golden collar Posted by: Tom Gorst

An overview of Ed Pillinger's wonderful range of saxophone mouthpieces

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Lee Goodall plays a Lupifaro Platinum
28 Apr 17
Lee Goodall plays a Lupifaro Platinum Posted by: Tom Gorst

A short clip of Lee playing a Lupifaro tenor saxophone our Bristol showroom

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Headwind Music 360° virtual tour
27 Apr 17
Headwind Music 360° virtual tour Posted by: Tom Gorst

Take a look inside the shop with our 360° virtual tour

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Conn-Selmer
15 Apr 17
Conn-Selmer "a modern day classic" Posted by: Tom Gorst

Our first impressions of the Conn-Selmer 380V Alto and Tenor saxophones.

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SR Tech: Don't be baffled
4 Apr 17
SR Tech: Don't be baffled Posted by: Tom Gorst

An overview of the fantastic range of SR tech metal tenor mouthpieces

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Repairing instruments: Q&A with John Pratt
28 Mar 17
Repairing instruments: Q&A with John Pratt Posted by: Tom Gorst

Q&A with John Pratt (Headwind repairer)

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D'addario Jazz Select Tenor Mouthpiece
17 Mar 17
D'addario Jazz Select Tenor Mouthpiece Posted by: Tom Gorst

An exclusive look at the first D'addario Jazz Select mouthpieces to hit the UK

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Win a Saxophone
16 Mar 17
Win a Saxophone Posted by: Tom Gorst

How to win a saxophone at this year's Bristol Jazz & Blues Festival

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Saxholder from Jazzlab
16 Mar 17
Saxholder from Jazzlab Posted by: Tom Gorst

A review of the Saxholder from Jazzlab

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Working as a saxophonist abroad - By Daisy Megee
7 Mar 17
Working as a saxophonist abroad - By Daisy Megee Posted by: Daisy Megee

Daisy writes about her experiences working abroad... and some of the pitfalls

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Playing in a community big band
4 Mar 17
Playing in a community big band Posted by: Sophie Jones

What it's like to be a part of Bristol's fantastic community Big Band

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All about that Bass (sax)
27 Feb 17
All about that Bass (sax) Posted by: Ben Plocki

A few things to consider if you're interested in playing the Bass saxophone

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To lacquer or not to lacquer?
24 Feb 17
To lacquer or not to lacquer? Posted by: Ben Plocki

What is the difference between lacquered and unlacquered horns?

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Lupifaro Platinum Baritone Saxophone
21 Feb 17
Lupifaro Platinum Baritone Saxophone Posted by: Tom Gorst

A quick look at the Lupifaro platinum baritone saxophone

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Buying a vintage saxophone
10 Feb 17
Buying a vintage saxophone Posted by: Tom Gorst

A few useful things to consider when buying a vintage saxophone

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Learning the saxophone FAQ
10 Feb 17
Learning the saxophone FAQ Posted by: Tom Gorst

Here's some answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding learning the saxophone.

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Ligatures, shall we talk about this?
8 Feb 17
Ligatures, shall we talk about this? Posted by: Tom Gorst

Confused about ligatures? you should be....and here's why

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A small step for man, a GIANT leap for Jody Jazz
31 Jan 17
A small step for man, a GIANT leap for Jody Jazz Posted by: Tom Gorst

A review of the 'GIANT' tenor saxophone mouthpiece from Jody Jazz

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FREE Sax Lessons
13 Jan 17
FREE Sax Lessons Posted by: Tom Gorst

Try your hand at the saxophone for free at headwind music!

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Zetland Horns - A lot of sound for your pound.
6 Jan 17
Zetland Horns - A lot of sound for your pound. Posted by: Tom Gorst

A summary of Headwind Music's range of entry level horns - The Zetland

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Buying a new mouthpiece?
19 Oct 16
Buying a new mouthpiece? Posted by: Tom Gorst

A few things you may want to consider before shopping for a new mouthpiece

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