{"title":"Comfort \u0026 Fit","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover ergonomic and comfort saxophone devices made by Key Leaves and RULON.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rulon-alto-sax-palm-key-removal-kit","title":"RULON Alto Sax Palm Key Removal Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2u_dX3gHpjE?si=jf6j3rkPWiGaaRZO\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" class=\"responsive-video\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe class=\"responsive-video\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/km5gR53Kh0k?start=638\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis patent pending system helps children with small hands start learning saxophone! Includes everything a parent, teacher or repair tech needs to safely convert any alto saxophone so students with small grips can reach keys and begin playing sax! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull access to all starter saxophone lesson resources\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCleaning wipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTone hole covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo screwdrivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEasy-guide instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSafe storage for removed palm keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eErgonomic RULON thumb rest for small hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTravel screwdriver with magnet mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFingering chart to learn saxophone notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrintable saxophone sheet music for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLesson videos to help you start playing saxophone\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGot a cast on your left arm? 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The RULON fingernail screwdriver is quick, compact, and a breeze to travel with at any airport security check.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* This micro screwdriver is not made for high torque work but will save your manicure. Plus the magnet mount makes it easy to find in a dark case under dim back stage lighting. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"RULON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40430035206205,"sku":"RUSD1","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1802\/5277\/files\/RULON-Screwdriver-with-Magnet-Mount-Hero-Image.png?v=1782245006"},{"product_id":"lagan-wrist-saver","title":"Lagan Wrist Saver + RULON saxophone rest","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe love this USA made saxophone innovation so much it's one of the few items we sell on our website that we do not make ourselves! 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You can move the thumb hook anywhere over a 1.5” area while opening up the hand position to feel more like an alto or tenor.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis all brass option is machined out of solid brass and finished with a high polish and durable baked on epoxy lacquer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachined brass screws, steel set screws, allen key, and cloth pouch for storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus a RULON sax rest (plastic version).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00864d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNOTE: This product does not include the aftermarket metal rests, hooks, or saxophones shown in the images for demonstration purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eInstallation Video:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VDNiwCaSN8M\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VDNiwCaSN8M\"\u003eAll-brass Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Key Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Selmer","offer_id":41247716999229,"sku":"LWS-Brass-Selmer","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yamaha","offer_id":41247717031997,"sku":"LWS-Brass-Yamaha","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yanagisawa","offer_id":41864486191165,"sku":"LWS-Brass-Yanagisawa","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1802\/5277\/files\/LWS-Average-Position-SIDE-VIEW.jpg?v=1713828981"},{"product_id":"rulon-saxophone-bow-patch","title":"RULON Saxophone Bow Patch (Alto\/Tenor\/Bari)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEver feel like the low end of your saxophone is unfocused or hard to play? It may be the sax bow. The RULON Saxophone Bow Patch decreases the spatial volume of an alto, tenor, or baritone saxophone bow to fix unstable tone wobble, improve tuning, and make low notes easier to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe RULON Saxophone Bow Patch is easy to install within minutes and the patent-pending device is made of flexible rubber with waterproof adhesive to safely attach it to the sax bow, helping you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTune and focus saxophone pitch near the bow notes (Low D through C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay low sax notes with more ease and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFix unstable wobble\/burble tones in low sax notes (Low D through Bb)- a concern for some Selmer® Mark VI saxophones and modern saxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect volume mismatch between mouthpiece and saxophone body, common with modern mouthpieces used on vintage saxes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRulon Brown crafted and tested many different patch shapes, sizes, and materials before finding his \"just right\" sized rubber patch that helps improve both alto and tenor sax low tones. He then crafted a special baritone sax size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelmer® experimented with decreasing space inside the sax bow to improve tone during the Mark VI years. They soldered brass patches into some of the bows to improve tuning, fix unstable tone wobble, and help low notes speak. Saxophone bow troubles are still common in modern saxes. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSoldering a brass patch into your saxophone bow would be an expensive custom repair that is sure to burn sax lacquer and require significant cosmetic repairs. Keep things simple. Improve your low saxophone notes with a RULON Saxophone Bow Patch. 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