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“The handmade Heidinga neck not only improves the sound of my own saxophone, it also makes other brand horns sound better. I tried it on my old Selmer Mark VI and the difference is just unbelievable.”
Candy Dulfer
Candy Dulfer plays the Heidinga neck on her Free Wind alto saxophone.
The traditionally hand-hammered Heidinga saxophone neck significantly improves the resonance of a new saxophone but can also help even legendary instruments like the Selmer Mark VI or (Super) Balanced Action achieve a richer sound.
The Heidinga neck furnishes the saxophone with a broader palette of harmonics, thereby enhancing the player’s personality and simply making playing more fun, easier and a renewed pathway to inspiration.
Whether you are an amateur or a professional player, the Heidinga neck can be a valuable upgrade for your instrument. Because ultimately you want your horn to give you the freedom to experience fully your own sound.
“I just love it.”
Melissa Aldana
GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana plays the Heidinga neck on her Selmer Super Balanced Action tenor saxophone.
Although produced in very limited numbers, Heidinga necks are already heard on the world’s most prestigious stages, trusted by GRAMMY winners and nominees alike.
Friso Heidinga, co-founder and owner of Amsterdam Winds and maker of the Free Wind Saxophone, has long focused on how essential the neck is for a saxophone’s projection and sound. Over the years, in his quest for the optimal tone, he received invaluable input from some of the world’s top players.
Each Heidinga neck is the result of years of testing and fine-tuning, made from the highest quality German brass.
“Friso’s neck is truly fantastic.
I haven’t felt this comfortable with a neck for a very long time and would highly recommend these necks to anyone looking to free-up their sound.”
Miguel Zenón
GRAMMY winner and MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellow Miguel Zenón plays the Heidinga neck on his Selmer Mark VI and on his Selmer Supreme alto saxophone.
At this point Friso focusses on making his own handmade necks. While his current focus is on these, the same relentless pursuit of sound has also led him to design and build a complete saxophone — creating not only the instrument itself, but also many of the tools and machines required to produce it.
Every Heidinga neck is personally handmade by Friso Heidinga and carefully checked and tested. The neck is available for both alto and tenor saxophones and fits on all modern built instruments and on most vintage saxophones.
If you’re interested in ordering a custom saxophone neck or want to learn more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
“I’m really digging the dynamic vibrations and dark brilliance of my new Heidinga tenor saxophone neck. Friso’s attention to detail is full of love & passion.”
Joe Lovano
Multiple GRAMMY winner saxophonist and composer Joe Lovano plays the Heidinga neck on his 1960 Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
