Which harness should I buy to play the bari sax with? A Gemini harness, or a Protec harness? What's the difference between the two? Or should I look for another harness?
Edit: I forgot to mention that I'm marching bari sax, so the Saxholder isn't an option for me. Whoops!
I play with a Gemini harness, it's pretty much the best I've found, I've tried a few, including a Neotech strap and harness, just joes gel strap for Bari, Saxholder, but the Gemini is the one that's usually in the case.
I bought a BG harness when I had a baritone. I liked it so much that I kept using it on tenor. I've tried other similar harnesses, but BG works and when they were on sale at $18 I bought four more of them. I've never had a problem with the simple metal hook, but I don't do any gymnastics when I play.
You may want to check out the Neotech Practice Harness. I find it very comfortable and enables you to play the baritone in a more natural position and with more support than a regular sax strap around your neck. I replaced the swivel hook with a metal one from a hardware store.
I know this thread is about harnesses, but thought I'd mention the Jazzlab Saxholder as an alternative. I tried harnesses with my bari and found them awkward and restrictive, but the Saxholder is really a big improvement over a regular neck strap (and even the Spinstrap sling I was using before). You can get them through Amazon.
I used a Neotech for bari and found it comfortable enough. I use a BG harness for tenor. I'd never seen the Gemini before, it looks cool. I'll try to remember it if/when my BG harness wears out.
Thanks for the advice! However, I totally forgot to mention that I'm also marching bari sax, not just playing it in wind ensemble/big band situations. I do have the Jazzlab Saxholder, but it was unsuitable for me to march with, since the shoulder blades kept on unlatching as I marched on the field. The Saxholder is truly great whenever I'm not doing acrobatics, though. :lol:
I use a Vandoren not cheap but it allows an old man with a dodgy back to keep playing the bari
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