The PLAYERS
Candy Dulfer plays the Heidinga neck on her Free Wind alto saxophone.
"I am so happy with the saxophones Friso makes, but now he has outdone himself with adding a new neck to his collection! It not only makes my own sax sound even better, clearer and gives me even more dynamic power, 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 in Friso's shop 
www.candydulfer.nl Multiple GRAMMY winner saxophonist and composer Joe Lovano plays the Heidinga neck on his #85.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
"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
GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana plays the Heidinga neck on her Selmer Super Balanced Action tenor saxophone and recorded with it on her latest Blue Note album Echoes Of The Inner Prophet.
“When I tried Friso’s neck I immediately fell in love with it."
- Melissa Aldana
GRAMMY winner and MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellow Miguel Zenón plays the Heidinga neck on his #207.xxx Selmer Mark VI and on his Selmer Supreme alto saxophone.
“Friso’s neck is truly fantastic. Nice open sound, on point intonation and really nice vibration. 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. Thanks Friso!!!"
- Miguel Zenón
GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist and composer Will Vinson plays the Heidinga neck on his Free Wind alto saxophone.
“The new Heidinga neck brings an extra sort of rich darkness to the sound, I look forward to getting stuck into this!"
- Will Vinson
Four-time GRAMMY Award nominee and Soul Train Award winner Boney James, who recently became the first act to amass 20 No. 1s on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz Airplay chart, plays the Heidinga neck on his #71.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
"I was skeptical that any new neck would improve my vintage Mark VI. But when I played Friso’s neck on my horn I went, ‘wow’. The warmth, even tone and intonation are all better. I’m really enjoying playing on it!"
- Boney James
Four-time GRAMMY Award nominee and Soul Train Award winner Boney James, who recently became the first act to amass 20 No. 1s on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz Airplay chart, plays the Heidinga neck on his #71.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
"I was skeptical that any new neck would improve my vintage Mark VI. But when I played Friso’s neck on my horn I went, ‘wow’. The warmth, even tone and intonation are all better. I’m really enjoying playing on it!"
- Boney James
GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist and composer Will Vinson plays the Heidinga neck on his Free Wind alto saxophone.
“The new Heidinga neck brings an extra sort of rich darkness to the sound, I look forward to getting stuck into this!"
- Will Vinson
Braxton Cook
Two-time GRAMMY Award and Emmy Award winner Braxton Cook plays the Heidinga neck on his Selmer Super Balanced Action alto saxophone.
“I’ve tried a Friso neck on my Selmer SBA and it really helped to open up my sound while maintaining the essence and core of my tone and sound."
– Braxton Cook
Two-time GRAMMY Award and Emmy Award winner Braxton Cook plays the Heidinga neck on his Selmer Super Balanced Action alto saxophone.
“I’ve tried a Friso neck on my Selmer SBA and it really helped to open up my sound while maintaining the essence and core of my tone and sound."
– Braxton Cook
Multi awarded saxophonist and composer Yuri Honing plays the Heidinga neck on his #39.xxx Selmer Super Balanced action and on his #121.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
"In the past 35 years as a touring artist newly made instruments in my opinion never met the quality of the great old instruments. Therefore I have never before endorsed newly made necks or saxophones. This time it’s different. This superbly handmade neck by Friso Heidinga has surpassed my expectations in every way. Protecting the unique frequencies that a Selmer SBA saxophone produces and at the same time adding way more dynamic range. Being a former Mark VI player for many years I was relieved to discover that the machine gun qualities of a good Mark VI now applies as well for my beloved SBA. I seriously recommend this Heidinga neck to all professional players in the international field."
- Yuri Honing
Internationally acclaimed saxophonist Felicity plays the Heidinga neck on her Free Wind alto saxophone.
"There is a magic behind Friso's work. The best way to understand and appreciate this is to visit Friso in his workshop in Amsterdam. What he did on his own is truly breathtaking and admirable. Not only his saxophones are entirely handmade, but Friso has also made all the tools, machines and even computer software to achieve a desirable design.Due to his scientific background, he put an enormous amount of effort to understand why some things doesn't work on the saxophone design and put all his resources into creating something really new. The most admirable aspect of Friso's work is his sense and responsibility for perfection. He will actually suffer if the customer is not satisfied and still delivers his instrument in absolutely perfect conditions. Free Wind isn't just a brand , but something very exclusive. It is only Friso Heidinga behind the brand, no other hands, which makes the manufacture of his instrument a very slow process.
Friso's saxophone necks are an absolute game changer. It is like a taste of his work for those who are curious about his Free Wind saxophone. Friso hammers the necks the old-fashioned way which really makes a difference from ones made in modern day factories. If you are looking for a magic of the Selmer Mark VI, you might find something even better in Amsterdam!"
- Felicity
Multi awarded saxophonist Radovan Tariška plays the Heidinga neck on his Free Wind alto saxophone.
"The Heidinga neck improves the sound of my already great Free Wind alto saxophone by another 30%. Fantastic!"
- Radovan Tariška
German saxofonist Reiner Witzel plays the Heidinga neck on his P.Mauriat Master97 and on his Selmer Mark VI alto saxophone.
"Friso's neck adds an amazing new tonal dimension to the saxophone in terms of timbre, focus and balance. It creates extra warmth, clarity and overtones and works great on both my P.Mauriat Master97 and my Mk6. Highly recommended!"
- Reiner Witzel
Kool & The Gang saxophonist Louis van Taylor plays the Heidinga neck on his Trevor James Signature Custom RAW tenor saxophone.
"The neck is all I hoped for! Intonation is spot on!!!"
- Louis van Taylor
Jakarta based Dutch saxophonist Nicky Manuputty plays the Heidinga neck on his Selmer Mark 7 alto saxophone.
“What an improvement to my sound, especially in live situations! This neck is awesome! I have never been this satisfied!"
- Nicky Manuputty
Multi awarded Thai saxophonist Koh Mr. Saxman plays the Heidinga neck on his P.Mauriat alto saxophone.
“The Heidinga neck makes my feeling so deep to the Music, to my saxophone sound and brings me to more focus & projection TONE & spiritual , I can play with more TONE & Passion , I LOVE the H Neck."
- Koh Mr. Saxman
Jack Prybylski
American saxophonist Jack Prybylski plays the Heidinga neck on his Ishimori Wood Stone tenor saxophone.
"If one believes that the saxophone is an extension of oneself, then the two primary components that allow the transfer from self to the instrument are the mouthpiece and neck. Here is a review of the latter, specifically the Friso Heidinga saxophone neck. To say that the Heidinga neck is fantastic is putting it mildly!
Here are just a few ways it enhances the sound: First, the Heidinga neck is very free blowing, allowing one to play the softness of sub-tones to 'paint-peeling' fortes with ease and without any deterioration of that sound. That sound is focused, features more harmonics, and results in a complex, rich sound throughout the entire range of the saxophone - no more 'stuffy' middle register. The quality of this neck is impeccable, the artistry is world-class. The neck is a piece of art, indeed 'a thing of beauty'. It is Friso's passion coming to life. It will allow your inner voice to shine through your saxophone without thinking about doing so. You'll be able to create and not worry about the mechanics. I strongly suggest anyone wishing to express themselves to their fullest potential to purchase a Heidinga Saxophone Neck."
- Jack Prybylski
American saxophonist Jack Prybylski plays the Heidinga neck on his Ishimori Wood Stone tenor saxophone.
"If one believes that the saxophone is an extension of oneself, then the two primary components that allow the transfer from self to the instrument are the mouthpiece and neck. Here is a review of the latter, specifically the Friso Heidinga saxophone neck. To say that the Heidinga neck is fantastic is putting it mildly!
Here are just a few ways it enhances the sound: First, the Heidinga neck is very free blowing, allowing one to play the softness of sub-tones to 'paint-peeling' fortes with ease and without any deterioration of that sound. That sound is focused, features more harmonics, and results in a complex, rich sound throughout the entire range of the saxophone - no more 'stuffy' middle register. The quality of this neck is impeccable, the artistry is world-class. The neck is a piece of art, indeed 'a thing of beauty'. It is Friso's passion coming to life. It will allow your inner voice to shine through your saxophone without thinking about doing so. You'll be able to create and not worry about the mechanics. I strongly suggest anyone wishing to express themselves to their fullest potential to purchase a Heidinga Saxophone Neck."
- Jack Prybylski
Tina Tandler
German saxophonist Tina Tandler (Roland Kaiser band) plays the Heidinga neck on her Free Wind alto saxophone.
"I love the warm, dark centered sound of the new Heidinga neck. The response is excellent and the intonation from the bottom up until the top tones is absolute great!"
- Tina Tandler
German saxophonist Tina Tandler (Roland Kaiser band) plays the Heidinga neck on her Free Wind alto saxophone.
"I love the warm, dark centered sound of the new Heidinga neck. The response is excellent and the intonation from the bottom up until the top tones is absolute great!"
- Tina Tandler
Børge-Are
Halvorsen
Norwegian saxofonist Børge-Are Halvorsen plays the Heidinga neck on his Yamaha 875EX Custom alto and tenor saxophone.
"Thanks for your work, it’s really amazing how much of an improvement and different character your neck provides. The Yamaha, which is a very clean, well built horn in every way, all of a sudden becomes inspiring and fun! It’s ridiculous how much this neck brings life and character into an otherwise almost sterile (but REALLY good) instrument!"
- Børge-Are Halvorsen
Halvorsen
Norwegian saxofonist Børge-Are Halvorsen plays the Heidinga neck on his Yamaha 875EX Custom alto and tenor saxophone.
"Thanks for your work, it’s really amazing how much of an improvement and different character your neck provides. The Yamaha, which is a very clean, well built horn in every way, all of a sudden becomes inspiring and fun! It’s ridiculous how much this neck brings life and character into an otherwise almost sterile (but REALLY good) instrument!"
- Børge-Are Halvorsen
Chris Maddock
Award-winning UK-based saxophonist Chris Maddock plays the Heidinga neck on his #79.xxx Selmer Mark VI alto saxophone.
"The H neck plays fantastically well and I really love the difference it makes to the response and tone of my Mark VI. It complements the character of the horn whilst really opening up some interesting tonal characteristics. It also feels more responsive and sonorous than the original neck. Thank you again for the neck, it's exactly what I'd hoped for!"
- Chris Maddock
Award-winning UK-based saxophonist Chris Maddock plays the Heidinga neck on his #79.xxx Selmer Mark VI alto saxophone.
"The H neck plays fantastically well and I really love the difference it makes to the response and tone of my Mark VI. It complements the character of the horn whilst really opening up some interesting tonal characteristics. It also feels more responsive and sonorous than the original neck. Thank you again for the neck, it's exactly what I'd hoped for!"
- Chris Maddock
Belgian saxophonist Vincent Mardens plays the Heidinga neck on his 1936 Selmer Balanced Action tenor saxophone.
“When I tried Friso’s necks (which he presented to me with such patience) I really felt -without exaggeration - that I had found the missing piece of the puzzle between my mouthpiece and my incredible 1936 Selmer saxophone. The H neck opened up new perspectives for me, making me feel less limited in certain aspects. I now have much more dynamic range than before. The sound is powerful, the precision is there. And yet, when I compare your work side by side with my Mark VI neck (which I used on my Balanced Action before because it worked better than the original neck), I don’t understand… It’s incomprehensible, it’s magic. The irrational does exist! In any case, it must be the passion you put into your work that makes all the difference. Once again, thank you. I highly recommend my fellow saxophonists to make a trip to Amsterdam!!"
- Vincent Mardens
Brazilian saxophonist Thiago Ferté plays the Heidinga neck on his #105.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
“I am so very happy to have a neck made by Friso Heidinga. The accuracy, the ease of playing the high notes, to better control my sound as well as its free blowing aspect allows me to further explore the possibilities of my saxophone as well as my creativity as an improviser. Thank you very much for everything, Friso, and much success in your business!"
- Thiago Ferté
Nicholas Gerlach
American saxophonist Nicholas Gerlach plays the Heidinga neck on his Selmer Super Action 80 tenor saxophone.
"The Heidinga neck instantly made my horn sound better and play easier. With it, there is no need to change air flow as you move through the complete range of the horn. It also provides great intonation throughout the horn, including in the altissimo register. It also keeps my horn versatile enough to work in any professional musical situation. Simply put, it’s the best neck I’ve ever played."
- Nicholas Gerlach
American saxophonist Nicholas Gerlach plays the Heidinga neck on his Selmer Super Action 80 tenor saxophone.
"The Heidinga neck instantly made my horn sound better and play easier. With it, there is no need to change air flow as you move through the complete range of the horn. It also provides great intonation throughout the horn, including in the altissimo register. It also keeps my horn versatile enough to work in any professional musical situation. Simply put, it’s the best neck I’ve ever played."
- Nicholas Gerlach
Dutch saxophonist Derick Stadwijk plays the Heidinga neck on his early Free Wind tenor saxophone prototype.
"My tenorsax already sounded great. I was really surprised that another huge improvement was still possible by using a new neck. Thanks Friso!"
- Derick Stadwijk
Robert Mollee
Dutch saxophonist Robert Mollee plays the Heidinga neck on his #150.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone and on his #157.xxx Selmer Mark VI alto saxophone.
"I have been playing saxophone for a couple of decades and through the years improved gradually in many small and occasionally bigger steps. Playing the Heidinga neck feels like a major step forward in my musical development. There is more projection in the sound of my saxophones: in a big band setting I have more presence without having to play louder or put in more effort. Especially in smaller groups I find it easier to play more dynamically because of the overall feel of having more control over my instrument. The same instruments I have played for years suddenly bring me a step closer to realizing my musical ideas. And other people do notice it too. It really feels great!"
- Robert Mollee
Dutch saxophonist Robert Mollee plays the Heidinga neck on his #150.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone and on his #157.xxx Selmer Mark VI alto saxophone.
"I have been playing saxophone for a couple of decades and through the years improved gradually in many small and occasionally bigger steps. Playing the Heidinga neck feels like a major step forward in my musical development. There is more projection in the sound of my saxophones: in a big band setting I have more presence without having to play louder or put in more effort. Especially in smaller groups I find it easier to play more dynamically because of the overall feel of having more control over my instrument. The same instruments I have played for years suddenly bring me a step closer to realizing my musical ideas. And other people do notice it too. It really feels great!"
- Robert Mollee
German saxophonist Olli Radke plays the Heidinga neck on his #159.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
"Friso is a master artisan who not only understands his profession but lives it. I play the Heidinga neck on my #159.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor, and I can't imagine being without it anymore. From the very first moment, I was deeply impressed by its phenomenal response and flexibility across all registers. The H neck gives my horn an even more open, radiant sound and resonance that reach right into my fingertips, blending me as a musician with my instrument. Its incredibly precise intonation offers me even more creativity and ease in improvisation and playing in general. I highly recommend Friso's neck to any player looking to improve their instrument!"
- Olli Radke
Alain Halimi
French saxophonist Alain Halimi plays the Heidinga neck on his Selmer Balanced Action tenor saxophone.
"The original neck of my Selmer Balanced Action tenor has been stolen. I bought a new Selmer neck but the pleasure and confidence to play were not there anymore and I was only playing the instrument when I absolutely required it for a job. When I contacted Friso, at the same time I contacted other neck makers. I had a phone call with Friso and I could feel his passion and care so I decided to order his neck. When the neck arrived, I didn’t have much time to test it but I couldn’t stop playing as it felt that I was meeting an old friend.
It has been a few years since my original neck was stolen but I feel that the new neck is more than what I was hoping to get. I play easily in all the range and with pleasure, the sound is rich and focused, and I enjoy my time expressing myself with my saxophone and I find new ways to modulate my sound as it feels very easy to produce what I think in terms of power and texture. It is my pleasure to recommend Friso, his patience and passion can be felt in the piece he created for me and this is a good match for my almost 100 year old sax, a piece that is a gem in terms of craftsmanship.”
- Alain Halimi
French saxophonist Alain Halimi plays the Heidinga neck on his Selmer Balanced Action tenor saxophone.
"The original neck of my Selmer Balanced Action tenor has been stolen. I bought a new Selmer neck but the pleasure and confidence to play were not there anymore and I was only playing the instrument when I absolutely required it for a job. When I contacted Friso, at the same time I contacted other neck makers. I had a phone call with Friso and I could feel his passion and care so I decided to order his neck. When the neck arrived, I didn’t have much time to test it but I couldn’t stop playing as it felt that I was meeting an old friend.
It has been a few years since my original neck was stolen but I feel that the new neck is more than what I was hoping to get. I play easily in all the range and with pleasure, the sound is rich and focused, and I enjoy my time expressing myself with my saxophone and I find new ways to modulate my sound as it feels very easy to produce what I think in terms of power and texture. It is my pleasure to recommend Friso, his patience and passion can be felt in the piece he created for me and this is a good match for my almost 100 year old sax, a piece that is a gem in terms of craftsmanship.”
- Alain Halimi
Shota Katsube
Japanese saxophonist Shota Katsube plays the Heidinga neck on his Selmer Super Balanced Action tenor saxophone.
"In recent years, my original neck needed care and was wearing out. I am really happy to be able to continue to play on my 70 year old Super Balanced Action tenor. While keeping its own identity, the new neck adds crispness and a really nice blowing response. I am able to change necks easily without a problem. Thanks a lot for Friso’s genuine professionalism. I recommend his neck for all vintage horn players!!”
- Shota Katsube
Japanese saxophonist Shota Katsube plays the Heidinga neck on his Selmer Super Balanced Action tenor saxophone.
"In recent years, my original neck needed care and was wearing out. I am really happy to be able to continue to play on my 70 year old Super Balanced Action tenor. While keeping its own identity, the new neck adds crispness and a really nice blowing response. I am able to change necks easily without a problem. Thanks a lot for Friso’s genuine professionalism. I recommend his neck for all vintage horn players!!”
- Shota Katsube
Aart Heere
Dutch saxofonist Aart Heere plays the Heidinga neck on his #157.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
"I was pleasantly surprised that the Heidinga neck improved my horn. The lower end of the instrument got more power and more core to it. It's more leaning towards the Super Balanced Action sound so many people like, without loosing the Mark VI qualities. The saxophone's intonation improved as well making it more consistent through all registers and easier to play. Friso kept making small adjustments to the neck while I tried it. The end result is a perfect combination between the saxophone, the player and the neck - tailor made. Definitely give it a try!"
- Aart Heere
Dutch saxofonist Aart Heere plays the Heidinga neck on his #157.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
"I was pleasantly surprised that the Heidinga neck improved my horn. The lower end of the instrument got more power and more core to it. It's more leaning towards the Super Balanced Action sound so many people like, without loosing the Mark VI qualities. The saxophone's intonation improved as well making it more consistent through all registers and easier to play. Friso kept making small adjustments to the neck while I tried it. The end result is a perfect combination between the saxophone, the player and the neck - tailor made. Definitely give it a try!"
- Aart Heere
Eric Schott
German saxophonist Eric Schott plays the Heidinga neck on his Selmer Series III alto saxophone.
“Absolutely blown away by the impact of this saxophone neck Friso made for me. The intonation has clearly improved, the sound profile is just stunning—rounder, richer, and full of timbre. Playing much more smoothly now. Huge thanks, Friso! - you’ve truly made my summer.”
- Eric Schott
German saxophonist Eric Schott plays the Heidinga neck on his Selmer Series III alto saxophone.
“Absolutely blown away by the impact of this saxophone neck Friso made for me. The intonation has clearly improved, the sound profile is just stunning—rounder, richer, and full of timbre. Playing much more smoothly now. Huge thanks, Friso! - you’ve truly made my summer.”
- Eric Schott
Hans Wijnbergen
Dutch saxophonist Hans Wijnbergen plays the Heidinga neck on his Yamaha YTS62 tenor saxophone.
“After playing for a couple of days on my new Heidinga neck I realize that my sound is much more broad and direct but hasn’t changed character, it is still my own sound . Also the sound is much more consistent throughout the whole range of the instrument. I am very happy with it!”
- Hans Wijnbergen
Dutch saxophonist Hans Wijnbergen plays the Heidinga neck on his Yamaha YTS62 tenor saxophone.
“After playing for a couple of days on my new Heidinga neck I realize that my sound is much more broad and direct but hasn’t changed character, it is still my own sound . Also the sound is much more consistent throughout the whole range of the instrument. I am very happy with it!”
- Hans Wijnbergen
Pierre Somers
Belgian saxophonist Pierre Somers plays the Heidinga neck on his #85.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
“The improvements are immense, especially in the low register where I can now effortlessly play all notes from Db to Bb. I would say the neck provides less resistance and more harmonies. Thank you very much for this fantastic result!”
- Pierre Somers
Belgian saxophonist Pierre Somers plays the Heidinga neck on his #85.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
“The improvements are immense, especially in the low register where I can now effortlessly play all notes from Db to Bb. I would say the neck provides less resistance and more harmonies. Thank you very much for this fantastic result!”
- Pierre Somers
Tom Peereboom
Dutch saxophonist Tom Peereboom plays the Heidinga neck on his #135.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
"I have always been extremely happy with my beautiful Mark VI that I have played for many years. Recently I took it to Friso for repair and tried his new neck. I was amazed because I never thought my sax could play any better. It is as if there is more projection in the sound, the sound becomes bigger, the horn is easier to play especially the high register while the warm sound of my Selmer Mark VI is preserved."
- Tom Peereboom
Dutch saxophonist Tom Peereboom plays the Heidinga neck on his #135.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
"I have always been extremely happy with my beautiful Mark VI that I have played for many years. Recently I took it to Friso for repair and tried his new neck. I was amazed because I never thought my sax could play any better. It is as if there is more projection in the sound, the sound becomes bigger, the horn is easier to play especially the high register while the warm sound of my Selmer Mark VI is preserved."
- Tom Peereboom
Markus Link
German saxophonist Markus Link plays the Heidinga neck on his #146.xxx Selmer Mark VI alto and on his #48.xxx Selmer Super Balanced Action tenor saxophone.
"Friso’s necks are awesome!!! I am not a professional musician but the H necks make my daily playing much easier. Both on my Selmer Mark VI alto and on my Super Balanced Action tenor saxophone, playing the highs and lows is much easier and the tones are fuller and warmer over the whole range than with the original necks. The order and Friso's very nice and uncomplicated manner during our communications made my purchase perfect. Even a small change made to a neck was not a problem!!! I can wholeheartedly recommend Friso's necks to every saxophonist out there!"
- Markus Link
German saxophonist Markus Link plays the Heidinga neck on his #146.xxx Selmer Mark VI alto and on his #48.xxx Selmer Super Balanced Action tenor saxophone.
"Friso’s necks are awesome!!! I am not a professional musician but the H necks make my daily playing much easier. Both on my Selmer Mark VI alto and on my Super Balanced Action tenor saxophone, playing the highs and lows is much easier and the tones are fuller and warmer over the whole range than with the original necks. The order and Friso's very nice and uncomplicated manner during our communications made my purchase perfect. Even a small change made to a neck was not a problem!!! I can wholeheartedly recommend Friso's necks to every saxophonist out there!"
- Markus Link
Rainer Schechinger
German saxophonist Rainer Schechinger plays the Heidinga neck on his #49.xxx Selmer Super Balanced Action tenor saxophone.
"The Heidinga Neck has changed the playability of my SBA. The sound becomes considerably more volume, is warmer and rounder. The neck is very free blowing with not enough resistance. The intonation and tone are very solid, especially by getting to the middle register and altissimo range. The tones are more even. The neck gives the performance a certain easiness. I am more than happy. Thank you very much for this amazing neck, Friso.”
- Rainer Schechinger
German saxophonist Rainer Schechinger plays the Heidinga neck on his #49.xxx Selmer Super Balanced Action tenor saxophone.
"The Heidinga Neck has changed the playability of my SBA. The sound becomes considerably more volume, is warmer and rounder. The neck is very free blowing with not enough resistance. The intonation and tone are very solid, especially by getting to the middle register and altissimo range. The tones are more even. The neck gives the performance a certain easiness. I am more than happy. Thank you very much for this amazing neck, Friso.”
- Rainer Schechinger
Thorsten Schmidt
German saxophonist Thorsten Schmidt plays the Heidinga neck on his #127.xxx Selmer Mark VI alto saxophone.
"Hi Friso, just a quick note to let you know how great your silver plated H neck plays and sounds on my silver pated Selmer Mark VI alto. I'm so glad that I bought it! The H neck offers a richer, more complex sound at all volume levels, with a warmer feel across all registers. It has now become a cherished part of my horn!"
- Thorsten Schmidt
German saxophonist Thorsten Schmidt plays the Heidinga neck on his #127.xxx Selmer Mark VI alto saxophone.
"Hi Friso, just a quick note to let you know how great your silver plated H neck plays and sounds on my silver pated Selmer Mark VI alto. I'm so glad that I bought it! The H neck offers a richer, more complex sound at all volume levels, with a warmer feel across all registers. It has now become a cherished part of my horn!"
- Thorsten Schmidt
David Sipos
Hungarian saxophonist David Sipos plays the Heidinga neck on his #217.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
“It was unbelievable to me how the Heidinga neck was able to increase the vibration, sound and confidence of playing throughout the whole range of the instrument. Big thanks to Friso!”
- David Sipos
Hungarian saxophonist David Sipos plays the Heidinga neck on his #217.xxx Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
“It was unbelievable to me how the Heidinga neck was able to increase the vibration, sound and confidence of playing throughout the whole range of the instrument. Big thanks to Friso!”
- David Sipos
Francisco Javier Pascal
Spanish saxophonist Francisco Javier Pascal plays the Heidinga neck on his Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
"I am very happy with my Heidinga neck. The sound is similar to my Mark VI but it is much richer in harmonics and makes it more homogeneous. Many thanks for everything!”
- Francisco Javier Pascal
Spanish saxophonist Francisco Javier Pascal plays the Heidinga neck on his Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone.
"I am very happy with my Heidinga neck. The sound is similar to my Mark VI but it is much richer in harmonics and makes it more homogeneous. Many thanks for everything!”
- Francisco Javier Pascal
Hans Schönau
Dutch saxophonist Hans Schönau plays the Heidinga neck on his Borgani Jubilee Joe Lovano model tenor saxophone.
"I had never expected a new neck could make such a difference. I now have a bigger volume and a clearer sound on the horn. Others hear it as well. Playing requires less effort, I feel it is easier to create the sound I have in mind. Also I am able to play harder reeds and I feel more secure playing unamplified in big rooms.”
- Hans Schönau
Dutch saxophonist Hans Schönau plays the Heidinga neck on his Borgani Jubilee Joe Lovano model tenor saxophone.
"I had never expected a new neck could make such a difference. I now have a bigger volume and a clearer sound on the horn. Others hear it as well. Playing requires less effort, I feel it is easier to create the sound I have in mind. Also I am able to play harder reeds and I feel more secure playing unamplified in big rooms.”
- Hans Schönau
Joep van den Broek
Dutch saxophonist Joep van den Broek plays the neck on his Selmer Super Action 80 alto and tenor saxophone.
"I was never such a gearhead and was always quite satisfied with my Selmer Super Action 80. I never went along with the hype for vintage Selmers and the prices that are being asked, perhaps unjustly. But with this neck it's different. What the Heidinga neck does for me is twofold: First of all, my sound becomes considerably more open, the sax seems to resonate better and the sound has more balls. In addition, the individual tones are more even, middle D for instance was always a bit dull with my old neck. This is much better now."
- Joep van den Broek
Dutch saxophonist Joep van den Broek plays the neck on his Selmer Super Action 80 alto and tenor saxophone.
"I was never such a gearhead and was always quite satisfied with my Selmer Super Action 80. I never went along with the hype for vintage Selmers and the prices that are being asked, perhaps unjustly. But with this neck it's different. What the Heidinga neck does for me is twofold: First of all, my sound becomes considerably more open, the sax seems to resonate better and the sound has more balls. In addition, the individual tones are more even, middle D for instance was always a bit dull with my old neck. This is much better now."
- Joep van den Broek
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