You’re evident respect for the instruments, quality tradecraft, and explaining each step in detail is just pure gold. Thank you Wes.

Nice lookin' horn. Can't wait to get it back and thanks so much for the great work and willingness to take on this project. :)

Breaks my heart to see old horns like this abused so badly. If you hadn't mentioned it was damaged in shipping, I would have guessed some kid stepped on it. Really nice repair on that to return it to its former dignity. If you hadn't been using that tiny torch, you would have burned a whole lot more of that lacquer. Thanks for sharing!

The amount of skill and patience needed for this type of work is really fascinating and impressive. Thank you for posting this. I think seeing what it takes to restore an instrument like this puts it into perspective for those of us that might need this kind of work done, but don't realize how incredibly difficult it is, and hence the cost involved. Absolutely worth it.

What a feeling for thin sheet metal. I never thought it would be so great again. The tools are also very interesting. If I had damage to my hunting horn, I would send it to you from Germany for repair. Best regards, Raik

When I have trouble sleeping I like to turn off the sound and watch the repair work. It's actually soothing.

Don't know diddly about instrument repair and restoration, but it sure was a joy watching a professional at work.

I know virtually nothing about woodwinds but it is evident to see I am watching a master craftsman at work. Your respect for the instruments and the artists is phenomenal.

Holy moly I can't wait for that N92 tool to be available! Hurry up Ferree's! :P

Played a Martin alto and King Zephyr tenor in high school (long ago!). Still have the Zephyr ... I could feel that Martin under my fingers as you were working on it. Love your videos.

As a engineer I just love watching that metal flex over the ball like its transparent!

Great work with very cool tools! Thanks Wes!

Good job, its almost be like a brand new tenor saxophone

love your work Wes, thank you for sharing your amazing skill.

Great work, love watching you work.

I love watching you repair these amazing instruments! Thanks for sharing!

I can't for the life of me understand why I watch these. I'm not a musician and I don't work on instruments. It hurts to see these fine instruments damaged like this and kinda causes me distress just seeing them in such a state. I was precision sheet metal fabricator in another life so maybe that is part of it. Hell, I'm an electrician for petes sake, none of these skills apply in the least! But I do enjoy watching Wes do his thing and work his magic. The man is clearly an artisan of the highest order. All the more impressive is his willingness to share the skill with us! Thanks Wes!

Watching for a second time… you are fascinating to watch, Wes. I’ve been watching you for almost a year or two. I mentioned I work with Mark Vandermark before, but I realize you two are several decades in to the trade and I’m going on a short 8 years on this very day. I really appreciate the insight I gain from watching both of you. Thank you sir! Much respect! ✊

Beautiful work, Wes! Truly fun to watch you work your magic!!! 🙏

It's so satisfying watching a professional craftsman do his thing.

I have great respect for what you do. You have put so much time and effort to perfect your craft and it shows. As a luthier I hope to some day reach an equal level of knowledge as you have

Great work, Wes!

Bravo! You saved that beautiful sax!

I'm always blown away by your amazing skills! That was an awesome piece of work!

I’m a hobbiest working on a 1921 Conn Bari sax, and this video really helped me understand the steps I’ll need to take to bring the old girl back to life. I also appreciate the tool part number reference. You’ve given Ferree’s a lot of business!

Love watching, a true Craftsman at work.

N92 is going to be such a time saver. Great demo. Thanks Wes!

very impressive, amazing work!

Great job Wes! You're a master technician.

Fantastic workmanship always amazed seeing the magic you do Thanks

Well done sir, great job !

Wes you are the Bob Ross of instruments! Sometimes I hear your voice saying... "a happy little instrument!" ... so soothing and inspirational.

Great job. Really digging your skills and professionalism.

Bro you do amazing work. Love the effort you give to every piece you touch

Wes, the Artist. Great work. 👍

with all respect to this craftsman; his opening presentation kinda reminds me of 'amazing blaze', Glen Thornton

Awesome work keep up the great work on that saxophone I was awesome

How you 'convince' that brass to go back to where it was is simply amazing, Wes!

I appreciate your generosity of spirit Mr. Lee. I mostly work on strings, but I'm going to tap into my roots and pick up on the brass again. Cheers from Vancouver BC!

Wow! It's so great to see your craftsmanship at work - thanks for sharing these videos!

Thanks for the video! Great work Sir!

Great videos! Great camera work. Thanks so much for making these!

A true artist at work. Very impressive. Well done.

Awesome work. Glad to see your respect for the instrument in the nowadays world of disposable everything. Great job

Great work!

Mistrzu jestem pełen podziwu dla wykonywanej pracy wielki szacunek

I really enjoy seeing you work your magic. Just amazing what talent, skill, and the right tools are able to accomplish.

You and Make it Kustom....the metal masters! Thanks for sharing. I love it

Nice work! Can’t wait to see how you’re going to approach fixing the bent key work!

Hey Wes, thanks for showing your precision skills and ultimate respect for the instrument. I’m just a viewer in awe of your skills. Thanks for sharing.

Absolutely amazing to se your craftmanship, You are a wizard! 👍🎷🎺

Great job on that bell repair and body repair on that tone hole.

Takes Skill and Knowledge to get Metal to Cooperate and FLOW back into Place. Each Horn has a Soul. Not just a hunk of Brass or Bronze. A Horn can sense Spirit and the wrong Spirit gets only resistance. You got The Right Spirit for putting Humpty Dumpty Back together again. Good Job!

Awesome job man!

Your level of finesse is insane. Beautiful Sax and glad you were able to save it to a level of almost perfection.

Wes, great job on the tenor!

Wow! Lots of respect for you and your fine craftsmanship. You are a master surgeon.

Great video. Informative & logical.

great job as usual.

Awsome job brother👍🏻

Very interesting. Having the right tool for a job...ABSOLUTELY.

Great video, that tool is so much better than unsoldering the bell with the same results.

You do a great job at what do.

You work magic on horns. I need a tech like you in my area.

I worked for the danish Selmer and Conn distributor back in the 70'ties. I wish we had an expert like you then.

Awesome channel man. Great work

Good job Sr.

I would have loved to repair instruments. Fantastic job

I like the voice over while you're working! It sort of reminded me of the way wristwatch revival does his videos. I don't play music, but I love watching your content. Looking forward to seeing more!

Nice dent work!

what amazing results

Your master of vintage intruments!!!

I'm amazed! I did a little auto-body work in my youth but this is more like art.

This is just awesome

Very Nice. Congratulations

Клёвый мастер! Золотые руки! Спасибо!

Amazing!

I really like watching your videos 👍

Good Job Master .

Fantástico Luthier

Awesome, beautiful craftsmanship, as always, I've had already a little marathon I would love to learn this incredible skills 👌 Really, a new really impressed subscriber 🖖🏻😎

great job my friend, greetings from Argentina!!!!

nice job wes. looks like new so, no problems !

You are absolutely a genius if l continue to watch you work l will not be able to do my own work lol keep posting these videos thanks very much from Guyana South America

Wow, awesome !

Just found your channel wonderful stuff thanks Wes

I'm a trombonist, but I know that this is a really desirable sought after sax. I'm eager to hear you play it. As always, love your videos, Wes.

You're a MASTER ... thank you

Beautiful

Very inspiring.. thanks so much

Grat job. Thanks.

As a Susafone player I find dents being removed very satisfying keep up the good work

great job, thank you

Good sir. Very very good. Thanks

First comment from me here Wes, really enjoy watching your amazing work!

You are a magician. I used to have a Martin tenor with brass keywork. That horn went out of adjustment so easily.

Love Ferrees. Only buy there every once in a while but they are the place

Cool tool! It would be nice to hear them before and after!

Great job and tutorial! I just noticed your soft table is actually covered with a center carpet from a mini van or SUV. Good recycling once again. I gotta get my 71 Selmer Mark VI serviced. I don't want to try my hand on this horn!

Smart tool!