Comments from some of our customers.
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 Feel free to use anything because any testimonial I give is very heartfelt. What you guys did was AMAZING! Let's see, the horn had been on the road almost continuously for its 30 years. It stayed out of its case in the carribean salt air for 5 years. It got knocked off a piano, kicked over by dancers, had a wrench thrown at it by an angry roady, was shipped uninsured on a commercial jet liner without my permission, and was in an equipment trailer that came unhitched from the van and crashed. It has suffered absolutely every indignity imaginable. These guys rebuilt it so it plays as good or better than it ever did and I will be able to play it another 30 years. I couldn't be happier, the horn is like my muse and I just couldn't find a replacement.
Gary K Jones
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I've had the pleasure and privilege of knowing Randy Jones both as a friend and from working with him professionally for nearly 20 years. This enduring and valued relationship could not have existed or endured if I did not have the utmost respect for Randy's personal honesty and integrity and his unsurpassed technical skills in his craft. I have entrusted all of my most valued personal saxophones to him for everything from a minor "tweak" to a total restoration since I know he shares my personal philosophy that "Good Enough - ISN'T" in our respective crafts. I recommend his work and experienced, knowledgeable advice and service to any discriminating woodwind player.
Paul 'Doc' Tenney
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I purchased my first tenor saxophone, a Mark VI, more than 15 years ago from Tenor Madness. The horn served me well throughout high school, college and beyond. A couple of years ago, I decided it was time to consider trading it for something more versatile - a horn that could perform in both jazz and R&B situations. I called Randy Jones and later made the trip down to Cedar Falls, IA. Upon my return to the Twin Cities, I had a new Yamaha tenor saxophone. Since, I have had my Mark VI alto and Rampone & Cazzani soprano professionally setup by Randy. It is my belief that one could search far and wide and not find a finer saxophone technician.
Keep on swingin!
Sten Johnson
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Simply the worlds best source for new and vintage saxophones. Randys been supplying great instruments for my students since 1988, and my own personal instruments are from Tenor Madness.
Greg Keel, Saxophone Instructor
MacPhail Center for Music, Minneapolis
Macalester College, St. Paul
Clinician, Conn-Selmer
Greg Keel
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Randy’s dedication to saxophone repair is well-known. He never allows a horn to leave his shop until he is 100% satisfied with everything, even if that affects the turnaround time - that’s one of the reasons why his work is superior and his set-ups last for years with no need of adjustments. He is passionate about vintage horns and knows how to bring the best out of them. His attention to detail, his wealth of information and his honesty and sincerity makes him a true pleasure to deal with.
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Kim Bock
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I always look forward to my visits to Randy Jones. Randy is an astute judge of instruments and an absolute wizard at getting the most sound from any given saxophone. I went to Randy looking for my last horn and came home with two fantastic tenors. (My wife was forgiving.)
Bennie Wallace
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I just recently purchased a horn through Randy by means of traveling to the Selmer factory. The whole experience was extremely enjoyable. Working with James Bunte and Randy, we were able to find a Reference 54 combined with a Series III copper neck that played great. Between the horn we found and Randys exceptional fine tuning on it, I am leaving here very excited. It is always a joy to work with him. Thanks a bunch!
Dave Tribley
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If you are looking for the best in saxophone repair or for a vintage saxophone, Randy is the man to see. Randy has overhauled a couple of my horns and each time his work was very impressive. He is a perfectionist and sets up the horn with attention to the smallest detail, making it play to it’s fullest potential. I recently made the trip to see Randy looking for a tenor and I have never played that many great horns in one day. Thank you Randy for keeping my horns playing right and helping me find the best tenors.
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Christian Winter
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I just want to say that I had arrived at the point with my Selmer Mark VI Tenor Saxophone (serial number 99xxx) where I was going to sell it because the sound quality of the horn did not match or come close enough to my expectations of a good Selmer Mark VI Saxophone sound. I figured that I would sell it and then go find a really good Selmer Mark VI saxophone that I liked.
With one last cry of hope, I decided to try Randy Jones of Tenor Madness as one last attempt to improve the sound of my Mark VI. I knew that if this repair did not work, that I was going probably sell my horn.
Boy am I glad, I sent my horn to him. All I can say is Wow!! I had previously taken my horn to two different, very respectable repair technicians. Randy, however, was the only person to completely evolve the tone, evenness of scale, intonation, and overall feel of the horn to the "true optimum Selmer Mark VI sound". My tone is so even and centered now. It is so easy to hear the accuracy of intonation. Truly, he improved it so much, that it is like I am playing a different horn, a "way" better horn.
Sincerely,
Michael Swan
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Hi Randy!
Just a note to tell your clients how much fun I had at your store last week...it was a blast. Where can you play so many great horns that have been worked on by a real artist!!!
Randy is as passionate about working on these horns as I am playing them.
And thanks for helping to find my favorite tenors Randy!!!!
All the best,
www.eddiedanielsclarinet.com
Eddie Daniels
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It takes a while to find someone who has the same passion and love for the saxophone as the people out there playing them. Randy is the man. He is a perfectionist. He knows the history of the saxophone and all its models. All the idiosyncrasies of all the models and what they need is just the beginning with him. Good thing I don't live next door or I would never leave him alone.
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Jerry Bergonzi
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I just received my SBA you overhauled.
WOW!
Well worth the money and the wait. Thank you.
Tim Floyd
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Since the mainstream of my business is reconstruction of good vintage saxophones and mouthpieces, Tenor Madness is at the top of my list. I take every horn I can get that they have detailed. Over the last two years at least 25 complete jobs. If a horn comes up for sale, and they have done the work, I usually try and buy it if it's one I feel has my MO. Randy Jones and I have worked together now for at least 15 years, you don't last that long with someone if things are not right. Having the in house ability to critic the work that all three gentlemen do gives Randy a tremendous advantage. I am a strong believer in a second and third opinion. My whole operation is dependent on the quality they (Tenor Madness) stand for.
Bob Ackerman
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