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Whether you're interested in buying an instrument, maintaining your flute or clarinet, hints on saxophone repairs or just plain curious about woodwind - you'll find something to interest you here, presented in a clear and relaxed manner.

More update goodies - and this time it's a brace of Martins. Well, almost...only one of them's the real deal. The Martin Committee III alto and the 'Martigisawa' S800 soprano. And if you haven't seen it yet, don't forget to check out the hottest pick on the site (so my stats tell me) - the Benchlife Blog.
As usual, you'll find hard-hitting reviews that show no fear or favour; commonsense advice about looking after your instruments; myths debunkified (is that even a word?); clear explanations and maybe one or two laughs. So fill your mug/glass/pipe/atty, give your mouse a buff and click on. You know it makes sense....

Latest reviews: "Don't blow it - bench it!"
New: Possibly the best-looking alto ever made - it's The Martin Committee III.	New: Another Martin - only it's not. It's a Yanagisawa. The S800 soprano.
Recent: Got five grand spare for an alto? Want to know what you get for your money? See how the A-WO33 fares in the five-alto playoff.	Recent: Lock up your sons and daughters, hide behind the sofa and pretend you're not in - it's the 1970s Borgani soprano.
Preview: A facelift and a new outfit - the TJ RAW gets a makeover. Updated: The new Vintage crook arrives.	Updated: A closer look at the Yamaha Custom 875EX - this time in full colour.
The Devil's Horn! It's the Holton Collegiate 666 alto. Yes, they really called it that.	Updated: A much-needed refresh of the Yamaha YBS62 review. New pics and blurb. Same old opinions tho'...
Another Boosey & Co soprano arrives on the bench. It's an earlier model than the one originally reviewed, and it has some interesting differences.	More midrange malarkey, with Conn Selmer's bronze Avant 2000 tenor.
The RAW on a budget. TJ's midrange SR alto squares up to its bigger brother.	It's cheap, its not very cheerful - yes, it's the dreaded late model Weltklang tenor.
Handy Hints: Hints, tips and maintenance advice
Fancy a leaklight for two quid? 'Course you do - and here's how to make (and use) it.	Oiling the action. Why you should do it, how to do it and what to use...in detail.
Miscellaneous: All the other stuff...	Glossary: What does it all mean?
Updated: The Black Museum's latest exhibit: The unedifying spectacle of Goldfinger's Couesnon.	All you need to know about point (pivot) screws...and more.
Testing...Testing: What works, and what doesn't	Notes...from a small workshop
G# geometry - striking a balance between friction and functionality.	New: Of cash and kudos - the search for remojofication.
Haynes saxophone & clarinet manuals	New Section: Benchlife...the workshop rolling blog
Everything you need to know about looking after your sax or clarinet.	New: A whole new section devoted to the (almost) daily dabblings on and around the workbench. Latest entry: Well bowled at the tip.

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