I have just viewed Mouthpiece Refacing with Steve Goodson, or as it says, "Steve 'The Saxgourmet' Goodson's Mouthpiece Refacing Show."

It begins with the usual warning about copyright infringement delivered by "Low Bb, Vice President in charge of problem customers, collections..." (hahaha...) with his unforgetable basso profundo voice.

Though Steve never got around to demonstrating one of the tools on the table he did cover all the basics. He gives an excellent overview of the tools, materials, techniques and resources used in mouthpiece work, both the how and the why.

Something I thought especially well done on the video was closeups of the mouthpieces as he worked on them, getting good video of the table as it was flattened, siderail and tip work. These details were easy to see, and I know they are difficult to photograph. Well done!

Are there things he does not cover? Of course! But it would take many hours to do that. These are things best left for you to work out yourself. Some things you just have to learn by doing. Will you mess up some mouthpieces? Most assuredly. But then this is true of learning any new skill.

Watch the video, gather up your tools, join the Mouthpiece Work yahoo group, peruse the files and resources there, and jump in. Don't begin by carving up your favorite mouthpiece, but rather, get some old mouthpieces to work on. Flatten the table, adjust the facing curve, clean up the tip, and measure and measure again.

Steve, great video... a job well done!

Thanks, Paul. Your many hours of patient instruction to me made this video possible!

My copy came last week, and has answered many questions that I have had for a long time about how this process works. Mouthpieces have always been somewhat of a mystery to me, and Steve's explanation of the procedure was crystal clear.

It's a winner! Steve's explanations and demonstration are succinct. I'm not looking to become a "master re-facer", but rather want to add another weapon to my arsenal of repair techniques to help the player work less and enjoy playing more.

I know it's taken (by his own account) Steve quite some time to develop his skills in working with mouthpieces. His willingness to share his experience means my learning curve will not be as steep. His direction to websites for more detailed study as well as for various tools and supplies is also helpful.

I paid the ante, and then tried out what I learned. Well worth the price of admission. I saw and learned a lot of things about mouthpieces that I had always wondered about. In spite of the dire warnings of our beloved benevolent despot, it was easier than I thought.

It's a great video, Steve. Your best yet. I learned a lot and I thank you for sharing your knowlewge with us.

ditto

Santa brought a mouthpiece refacing DVD and put it in my stocking. Where can I obtain some practice blanks?

A good source is pawnshops....I never saw a pawnshop that didn't have a big box full of old mouthpieces

The sales for the mouthpiece refacing video have now exceeded the sales of the Alternative Repair video. Thanks for making this project such a success!

Is there any chance of a comprehensive video about dent removal in the future?

Steve:
As an old customer who has your two previous videos I want to let you know that the mouthpiece video is your best yet. Thanks for sharing your infinite knowledge!