KB Saxophone necks are available for purchase & play test appointments at our Sax Stable Los Angeles, California showroom store!
Please email SaxStable@gmail.com or purchase confidently!
The Sax Stable is a KB Sax authorized dealer!
With our partnership with Kim Bock we are able to offer ready to ship KB Sax necks as well assist you with custom ordering, model selection, fitting questions, ordering time line concerns or any random questions you may have!
If you have ever remotely been interested in a KB Sax neck we encourage you to reach out and start a conversation! SaxStable@gmail.com
The Sax Stable is a Los Angeles, California based saxophone shop specializing in new, used and vintage brass/woodwinds.
It's our pleasure to offer you concierge level one on one customer service to give you the absolute best possible horn or neck buying experience!
Today or down the line when you are ready to purchase your next horn please think of the Sax Stable and be sure to reach out.
Were enthused to be a KB Sax authorized dealer as well selling the full range of brass & winds from Selmer Paris, Yanagisawa, Cannonball, Conn Selmer, Bach Brass, Armstrong, C.G. Conn, Holton, King, Leblanc, Ludwig Musser, Scherl & Roth, Selmer USA, Rico, Vandoren, etc.
If you do not see your exact model, finish or variant listed absolutely still reach out to us! Its possible its in stock not listed, ordered en route, or we can work to get it in your hands ASAP.
Be sure to shop us and message in to give us the chance to win your business!
Feel free to message over with any questions or comments about our gear, we would love to hear from you!
Please check out our other listings and selection of used & vintage music gear!
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KB Sax Vanguard Bronze Alto Saxophone Neck Fits Modern Selmer Yani Yamaha etc.
For sale is a Kim Bock KB Sax Vanguard bronze alto saxophone neck!
These Vanguard necks are inspired by a Selmer SBA Super Balanced Action neck.
This neck can work for both modern and vintage Selmers as well as most modern alto saxophone brand/makes produced after 1970 1980 era. This is neck for Selmer Supreme, Selmer Signature, Yamaha 82Z, etc.
Please note: There are 2x tenon sizes. This listing is for the standard/smaller size tenon that is a catch all for most modern alto saxophones but also works on vintage Selmer Mark VI and Super Balanced Action.
On another different listing there is a larger tenon specifically made exclusively for vintage Selmers or large bore horns.
With tenor saxophone its very important to have the proper small or large tenon size as vintage/modern tenor tenons vary greatly in size.
With alto saxophone its not as important as vintage/modern Selmer alto tenons are much similar in size and can be compatible with each.
If you think in the future you may want to have the option to use this neck on modern saxophones as well your Mark VI then buy this standard smaller tenon.
If you think this will be exclusively for vintage Selmers or large bore horns then get the larger tenon on a different listing.
Please note: Not every neck will fit every saxophone out of the box. If you are purchasing blindly for a ready to ship neck assume that you will need to bring your neck to your local repair tech to have it perfectly sized fit to your saxophone.
This neck does fit on many of the Selmers at the shop perfectly with 0 adjustment however plenty of the Selmers it does not fit. If you are purchasing this neck for a shipped purchase it will be up to you and your tech to have any final adjustments made to fit the neck to your body.
Neck adjustment fitting is an easy fast affordable thing to get done, but if we are shipping the product that will be your responsibility!
If you purchase the neck locally we are happy to adjust the neck on site to fit your saxophone perfect!
Also worth noting as a fully hand made item each neck will have its own various production marks with slight surface scratching, smudges, buffing marks, polishing scratches, or other individualized hand production love marks.
This neck is available for sale at our Los Angeles, California saxophone showroom store and can sell at any point so if you have been looking for a KB Sax neck please buy and pay confidently we will ship ASAP upon payment!
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Kim Bock KB Handcrafted Saxophone Necks
Few upgrades transform a saxophone as dramatically as the neck, and no modern neck producer has elevated the art and acoustics of saxophone neck design like Kim Bock. We are proud to announce that we have entered into a partnership with Kim Bock and are now a KB Sax authorized dealer, bringing these world-class handcrafted necks directly to your hands!
These necks are hand built by Kim Bock for precision, artistry, and acoustic mastery. Every KB neck is individually crafted by Kim Bock in his American workshop, using a unique mirror-twin manufacturing process as well other proprietary secret sauce proceses that allows him to create necks with exceptionally consistent wall thickness and perfectly balanced taper geometry. This precision process gives KB necks their signature qualities.
These necks are not mass-produced. They are individualized boutique acoustic tools, each reflecting years of hands on work restoring vintage Selmer Mark VIs and Super Balanced Action horns helping to create custom setups for elite professional saxophonists.
KB necks have been tested, shaped, and refined over the years with input from some of the most respected modern saxophone voices. KB Sax neck owners love these necks for there professional feel, with models tailored to players who need both versatility and individuality.
KB currently offers 3 neck models, including Redwood, Canyon, and Vanguard, each offering its own nuanced sonic personality.
Necks are available in unlacquered bare brass, lacquered brass, silver plate, solid silver, bronze and copper hand-hammered variants with each metals carefully selected for their acoustic behavior, clarity, and color. Not every neck model is available in every metal option.
Whether you play a vintage Selmer Paris Mark VI, Super Balanced Action, Balanced Action, Conn, Yamaha, Yanagisawa, Keilwerth, or other modern professional instrument, KB necks are known to:
* Add power and projection without sacrificing control
* Improve intonation stability across the entire horn
* Deliver more depth and resonance to the tone
* Enhance flexibility, dynamics, and nuance
* Make your horn feel more alive, responsive, and expressive
A KB neck does more than change your sound. It elevates how your entire saxophone behaves transforming it into a next level performing instrument!
Kim Bock has earned a global reputation among saxophonists seeking the highest level of craftsmanship, tone, and playability. His necks are used by professionals across jazz, contemporary, and classical performance—players who need a setup that responds instantly, colors beautifully, and inspires creativity.
For the first time on the West Coast our shop brings these handcrafted necks directly to you. These necks are available at our Los Angeles, California saxophone showroom store
KB SAX NECKS: MODEL GUIDE
Everyone interprets sound differently but we have broken down the general realm of where the 3 models fit in.
CANYON Neck
Sound & Feel: Bright, Buzzy, Free Blowing. Known for its vibrant, open sound, quick response, and effortless "sizzle" and projection.
Inspired By: Selmer Mark VI 5 Digit.
VANGUARD Neck
Sound & Feel: Centered, Powerful Projection. Delivers a focused, strong high-mid tone core with exceptional resonance and controlled resistance.
Inspired By: Selmer Super Balanced Action SBA.
REDWOOD Neck
Sound & Feel: The Darkest of the 3 models. Produces a rich, full sound column that is highly expressive, warm, and free-blowing in all registers.
Inspired By: Conn 10M / Early Selmer Balanced Action BA.
KB SAX NECK MATERIALS
Please note: Not all materials or finishes are available for all KB Sax neck models.
Primary Materials
Hand-Hammered Copper (Complex Tone)
Hand-Hammered Bronze (Bright Edge)
M-61 Brass (Bright, Quick Response)
C-69 Brass (Focused Core)
Solid Silver (Highly Resonant)
Custom Double Alloys
Plating and Finish Options
Silver Plate
Gold Plate
Brushed Raw (Unlacquered)
Dark Lacquer
Light Lacquer
2 KB SAX NECK TENON SIZES
Please note: Not every neck will fit every saxophone out of the box. If you are purchasing blindly for a ready to ship neck assume that you will need to bring your neck to your local repair tech to have it perfectly sized fit to your saxophone.
Many times the necks do fit perfect right out of the box, but nothing is like a perfect fit, so its best to assume you will need to get that done. Its generally an easy affordable thing.
Larger Tenor Sax Tenon
Offers a better fit for vintage pre-1970 saxophones such as Selmer Mark VI, Mark VII, Super Balanced Action, Balanced Action, Conn, Couf, Keilwerth, SML, King, Buescher, etc.
Smaller Tenor Sax Tenon
Offers a better fit for most horns made post 1970 such as Selmer Supreme, Selmer Signature, Series II, Series III, Reference 54, Yamaha, Yanagisawa, P Mauriat and others
Alto Sax Tenon
Alto saxophones comes in the same 2 size tenons but is not as important like it is with tenor.
The standard or smaller alto tenon can often be used or fitted for every alto sax.
Its only for very large bore alto saxophones that you need the large tenon.
*On occasion for random extremely large bore horns it may require a custom tenon*
Features of KB Sax Necks
Handcrafted one at a time
Built personally by Kim Bock, combining boutique craftsmanship with the precision and insight of a veteran saxophone specialist.
Mirror-twin construction
Creates exceptionally even wall thickness, producing superior resonance, tonal balance, and consistent frequency behavior.
Refined internal taper geometry
Shaped through years of professional testing, providing smooth scale transitions, accurate intonation, and reliable response from low Bb to altissimo.
Premium resonance and power
Expands the horn’s natural vibrational energy, giving players a larger, richer, more harmonically layered core sound.
Fast, effortless response
Notes speak cleanly and instantly in all registers, improving articulation clarity and making the horn feel more alive and responsive.
Expanded dynamic range
Retains tonal richness and stability at whisper-soft volumes or high-power projection, giving players full expressive freedom.
Multiple model personalities
Options like Vanguard, Redwood, Canyon, and various alloys provide different acoustic behaviors—focused and dark, open and broad, or brilliantly resonant.
Acoustically tailored metals
Brass, bronze, and hand-hammered copper variants each offer distinct timbral color and resonance characteristics to match your sound concept.
Transforms vintage and modern horns
Elevates Mark VI, SBA, Balanced Action, Conns, Bueschers, other American classics, and modern instruments by adding clarity, projection, and finesse.
Precision tenon fitting
Sized using specialized tools to ensure a perfect seal, improved energy transfer, and flawless integration with your saxophone.
Optimized venting and acoustic bracing
Designed to improve airflow, octave stability, and resonance continuity, reducing turbulence and dead zones common in mass-produced necks.
Harmonic balance engineering
Produces a beautifully layered tone that is warm, resonant, and expressive while retaining a strong, stable center.
Exceptional consistency
Each neck is built to extremely controlled standards, eliminating the variability of both vintage necks and factory-made modern ones.
Professional-grade durability
Built to perform under the demands of touring and daily playing while maintaining structural and acoustic integrity for years.
A true luxury upgrade
Made for serious players who want the best possible response, tone, and expressiveness from the instrument they already love—without compromise.
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From the moment you place your order the process starts ASAP and the gears begin turning so please buy and pay confidently!
Most orders are ready to dispatch and typically ship within 24 to 48 hours, and many times we can get them out DAY OF purchase. If you would like to feel confident when purchasing feel free to message over and we can tell you the exact time table for your neck.
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The Sax Stable is unable to accept returns or exchanges of any merchandise, instruments or accessories regardless if they are sealed in the original manufacturer's packaging material. Sax Stable honors and is capable of processing manufacturer’s warranty claims on items purchased through the Sax Stable. In the event of a shipping anomaly occurring it is necessary for the customer to retain all original manufacturer's boxes, packaging and any materials provided by the Sax Stable. Please refer to Terms and Conditions of sale for more information. All sales are final and binding with no return or exchange as written.
