Fantastic playing and demonstration in all necks, thank you so much for the video. I’ve switched from the original v1 to a C1 (alto82z). It’s been 3 months and for me, the C1 has much better intonation. Regardless of weather, reeds, mouthpiece etc, it is on point out of the box. For recordings (easy melodic comercial stuff) it allows me to just focus on the music and enjoy

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

6 ай бұрын

Awesome - yes I agree. With the right mouthpiece, the C1 is the way to go for intonation and pitch center in general. Thanks for the kind words!

Super video i have an E1 on my 62 nice middling neck .

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks man - I like the E1 as well. It really comes down to adjusting to whatever the neck has to offer. The Yamaha necks I find to be incredibly even across the horn 👌

Hi, Steve... Great comparison video! Indeed, I'm looking forward to seeing a sound comparison review including the BSS Heritage, KB Redwood and Vanguard, Forestone and Sax Gourmet neck models. Please, let me know wether and when some of this is possible. I appreciate your job!! 🎷💥🙏👏👏👏

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I’ve been wanting to get a KB sax neck - I haven’t heard of Sax Gourmet but will check them out 👍

very nice neck test! I love my Yamaha G-1 and my new V-1 on my 82-Z tenor. I use the V-1 for Soul-Band gigs...it´s much brighter and more open, cut through much more. The G-1 I use for the more traditional gigs..big band and more intimate gigs....very interesting test, thanks!

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - theres definitely a difference! You'll find the intonation is a little more open on the V1 too probably..

@hornmanmusic1542

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaxophoneSteveKortyka ...oh yes, it has a bit more to be controlled intonation-wise

You sound great on all of these! I would like to hear a larger shootout including Tenor Madness and Kim Bock. In this test the BSS is the clear winner IMO

@benperschall6648

3 жыл бұрын

TM Necks are great! I play on one of their horns and it is fantastic.

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

3 жыл бұрын

Wow Thanks James! I did try a Tenor Madness Neck next to a KB neck and really liked the KB Vangard and HH Copper over the Tenor Madness. The BSS neck held its own with the KB necks though. I’ll try to do another test next chance I get.

Your description sounds right to me. For me the C1 core sounds a little small. V1 fatter but a little bright. BSS takes it a bit into Selmer world,maybe even SBA. Thanks for this. Nice to hear such a good player do a review playing scales and straight ahead.

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I agree with all of the above - thanks for the feedback, much appreciated :)

@zangsax

3 жыл бұрын

@@SaxophoneSteveKortyka have you tried an E1 on your 82z? I just got an 82z as my backup/alternate tenor after decades of playing Selmer(had to sell my very valuable 62k and 82k due to $$ issues. I am a tech so I have a 129 kVI set up real nice as my gighorn. I can tell this 82z is a really nice horn but my vI has a stronger core .your neck review was great and im looking for less spread in my 82z. Thanks for your valuable time. Love your playing and enthusiasm.

Firstly, you sound great man! I have a nice Mark VI, but something always brings me back to my old 62 because I did a ton of formative practice on it. I love the neutrality. Was thinking of an 82Z, but also wondering about V1 on a 62, so this vid has been really helpful. Just subscribed. Love the vids and your playing. Keep em comin!

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Glad you found it to be helpful. Trying a different neck on any horn is a great step to take before you get a new horn unless you are just absolutely sick of the horn you're playing on. I feel the same way about my 62 - its so familiar and my ears just 'fit' that horn if that makes sense. I was super glad to be able to get back to my 62 after all these years :)

@JKMcentral

Жыл бұрын

@@SaxophoneSteveKortyka Great advice. Seriously considering a Boston Sax Shop Heritage after watching this, to use on both my Mk6 and 62, although I'm guessing I might need to get an octave key extension to use it on the 62, as I have an old Purple Logo.

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

Жыл бұрын

@@JKMcentral No problem! You should definitely talk to Jack or send him a message when you order it. There may be a way he can set it up to work on both horns. The arm on my 62 needed to be lengthened to fit the 62 as well. Another option would be to have 2 octave key arms that you can change out 🧐

@JKMcentral

Жыл бұрын

@@SaxophoneSteveKortyka Thanks Steve! More great advice. I've just written to Jack asking the question!

@JKMcentral

Жыл бұрын

@@SaxophoneSteveKortyka Spoke to Jack and he's found a solution for both horns. He was super helpful! Thanks for the steer 🙏

Sounds like the C1 really picks up well on the mic and is nice and compact

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I really like the C1 with this Horn and Mouthpiece. Other mouthpieces are a different story though :)

I own a 62 first serie and I am thinking to try a V1 on it. But watching your video I like the c1 so much better. V1 is more spread but not more “fat” which is something I maybe would like. BSS is more in that direction but still I like the clarity and apparent easyness of the C1 better. It gives sort of “nasal” sound that I usually associate with Mark VI, but a great nose it is 😁. Of course what I’d really need, much more than a new neck, is another ton of practice to make sound ME a bit better 😁

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Antonio! I think you would really like the V1 to be honest. The 62 neck is probably more similar to the C1. The reason I am getting that nasal sound is because the mouthpiece I am playing on is very open and large so going into the C1 (smaller sized neck) it produces an overdrive like effect that I really like. Its definitely something I would suggest trying before buying if you can do it but overall my experience has been that the V1 is something that people tend to really enjoy playing on 👍

Great video and great playing! May I ask, what was the angle of the BSS neck like compared to the Yamahas? I was looking at picking up a BSS neck, but I find so many modern necks have a steep angle to them. Mauriats in particular I think are awful for this.

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

2 жыл бұрын

It does have a steeper angle than the standard yamaha which affects the low notes a bit but the tone advantages even that out. The struggle is real sometimes but just remember - the important part is getting a good Reed 😎

BSS is WAY darker than the other two. I like it.

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting take! I found it to be in the middle but you are definitely entitled to your take 👍

I would stay with the Yamaha necks. My preference is the sterling silver. If i wanted the sound that you are producing with the BSS neck, I think I would change to a different horn. The model Yamaha you have is a bright bright sound. And yes, the Yamahas are sharp in the upper register. You could work more with SYOS to get a mouthpiece that would alleviate that problem. I am a big fan of SYOS and their ability to correct things. And they are super people to work with. Good luck and thank you for this illuminating video.

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

3 жыл бұрын

The mouthpiece I have works best with the Yamaha C1 neck - I agree - On a more mellow mouthpiece, I would more likely go with the BSS neck because it has a really solid core and great overtones on it. Thanks for checking it out!

Hey there! Nice comparison. I was wondering how the E1 neck would compare with the BSS, since the E1 is also like an in-between of the C1 and V1?

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

2 жыл бұрын

I havent tried the E1 too much but every time I did it hasnt stood out to me. I recently tried all the yamaha necks and found that after playing on it for a couple years now I definitely prefer the C1 to the V1 because of the intonation and the focus of the neck. That being said though, the BSS neck is my favorite - very well made and brings out some different and vibrant overtones 😎

Bss heritage sounds so great

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

3 жыл бұрын

thanks Burak!

@brianlange3675

2 жыл бұрын

I have one! Love it

You sound great on all three, Steve. What horn are you playing? Thanks.

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! its a Yamaha 82ZASP

Steve, I can't thank you enough for this video. I knew my V1 neck wasn't suiting me, but I couldn't find any demos of either the C1 or any of the popular aftermarket necks around on a Yamaha (they all play test on Mark VI, it seems). On top of that, my local Yamaha dealer doesn't have the C1 around, so I'd have to order it to try it... I can't seem to decide which I like best, the C1 or the BSS... It seems as if the C1 gives a truly focused MkVI vibe, while the BSS opens it up a tad e specially in the mids and gives it a little more colour. I play a Florida Link. What do you think? Thanks!

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

3 жыл бұрын

I think you said it exactly right - you just have to decide which one you want :) Personally I think the BSS has more character, volume and better altissimo and would match a variety of different horns where as I would only use the C1 on my Yamaha because it was made for that horn. If you're ordering the BSS neck, use the code 'KORTYKA' and you'll receive a discount 😎. Either way though, you can't go wrong - they're all great.

@alexambroise111

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks so much!! I'm leaning towards the BSS as we speak. I'll hit up Jack at the shop to be sure about my choice. And hey thanks for the discount code!!! Much appreciated with the Canadian dollar having big has-been energy right now 😂 Cheers from Montreal!

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexambroise111 happy to help out! You’re gonna really dig it - looking forward to hearing it!

To me I think you sound most comfortable C1? They all sound great, so I'd say in the intonation/feel would be an important factor. V1 is the brightest, with a bit less body, more spread. BSS sounds darkest to me, lots of core to the sound. I thought the C1 was the most even and well balanced for you though. Interesting video!!

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Thats a super accurate take! Originally when I was using a V16 mouthpiece, the BSS Neck worked really well with that mouthpiece. When I started using the SYOS piece, I found that the C1 neck was able to 'tame' that mouthpiece the right way because it is a monster (really open and LOUD). The BSS has a great sound/core to it but I just liked the way the C1 is able to control this mouthpiece. Thanks for checking out and lending your expert ears :)

@primozjurko6754

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaxophoneSteveKortyka Hi Steve, I'm using a V16 mouthpiece T7 mouthpiece on a Yamaha YTS 32 (of 1999), which is in many ways similar/same to the 62. Do you think getting a custom neck might help me here as I'm not really happy with the sound of my setup in the upper octaves: compared to the bottom one it's harsh and too bright for my ears. If you think it's worth a try, where would you start? Thanks in advance, Primoz (fellow bettersax member)

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

2 жыл бұрын

@@primozjurko6754 Hi Primoz - I would focus first on the reed and mouthpiece you are using as well as really trying to do a lot of pitch exercises to make sure you have control of your sound in that register. A neck can make a subtle difference but I don't think it will make enough of a difference if you aren't happy with a particular register - changing your mouthpiece or reed will make go a long way 👍

Hello from Spain I would like to ask you a question. I have a Yamaha Custom Z82 with a G1 leadpipe. Would you buy the Tudel Heritag for this sax? Thank you

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

6 ай бұрын

I've heard great things about that neck but I would try it first before buying it. The G1 Neck is good though!

heritage, v1, c1

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

2 ай бұрын

🤘🏼

Hello Steve! Great Video and great playing! I have a silver plated Yamaha 82z from 2014 and it has a G1 neck. I have been looking for another neck since this one seems to have intonation issues. Because it is difficult to get both the Yamaha necks and the BSS neck to try at once, what would you recommend I try first? Thanks for your time!

@robbiemelinder1643

3 жыл бұрын

I forgot to mention that I am playing a Rousseau 9 metal mouthpiece with a low baffle. Thanks again!

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Robert! I would say to try the BSS neck out - the 82z runs on the sharper side so while it won’t fix everything it will definitely be a little more controlled and an added result will be the horn will sing more 🙌. Also use the code ‘SaxSteve’ for 10% off :)

@robbiemelinder1643

3 жыл бұрын

@@SaxophoneSteveKortyka Thank you Steve! I will do that and thank you for the discount code!

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

3 жыл бұрын

@@robbiemelinder1643 No problem - sounds good! Let me know what you think of it 👍

Had another listen to what is a super performance by Steve on all three necks. Me i favour the C1 but there is no right answer .

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

Жыл бұрын

I liked the C1 with this horn an mouthpiece - definitely a good matchup :)

So close. I like the C1 and the Boston Sax the most. So close.

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

Жыл бұрын

I agree - very similar! It took a while to come around on it but the response on the boston sax altissimo is definitely superior to the other 2 😎

How about the forestone necks or cannonball?

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

3 жыл бұрын

I'll try to get access to some! Thanks for the suggestion 🙏🏻

@grandesax

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man I have been told to try out the forestone since my horn's neck is a bit too flexible

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

3 жыл бұрын

@@grandesax cool! I'll check that one out I haven't heard of it yet 👍

Original neck and the bss.more harmonics on his original neck. The sound in the bss Is less closed but have more focus and balance. Imho

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

2 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with you on this one. The subtle differences are undeniable

V1 intonation is off . BSS is isn’t as bad but the sound is GREAT!. C1 is a bit bright.

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out 🎷

BSS is a Taiwan made neck. Comparing the smallest and largest Yamaha necks to the BSS its no surprise that the middle one is preferred. Several companies claim their Taiwan neck is made to their specifications. It's all marketing.

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video. My takeaway was that BSS was able to make a neck with some measurements that fit my horn better than the stock neck that it came with 🤷‍♂️ I’ve tried the E1 on this horn - the C1L was my favorite Yamaha neck of everything I played.

0:42 - wait what he say? OHH....

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

3 жыл бұрын

SYOS (sie ohhhssss)

@pipthebari

3 жыл бұрын

@@SaxophoneSteveKortyka and immediately after? :P

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

3 жыл бұрын

@@pipthebari 2 Strength Reed, PHIL

Yamaha necks are great BSS has no life just noise.

@SaxophoneSteveKortyka

Ай бұрын

Strong opinion!