Magnetic Resonators
Imagine being able to change the core of your saxophones sound on a whim - without an overhaul every time you want to make a change. Magnetones opens new versatility in the area of saxophone tone control.
One Overhaul. Endless Possibilites.
Follow your ears
No more deep dives on forums to figure out the best resonator for your next overhaul. You can hear it for yourself and change your mind later. An overhaul is no longer your last chance to choose your resonator, it's just the beginning.
Change your setup in 2-5 minutes
- Size: Standard, oversized, undersized
- Material: plastic, metal
- Shape: Domed, Flat, Seamless, Riveted, Noyek/Maestro
- Plating: None, copper, silver, gold
- Custom: 3D printed resos, non-traditional shapes, resonators for "prepared saxophone" contemporary compositions
- All: And any combination of the above
FAQ for Musicians
Will these buzz or make noise?
No.
Care has been taken to preserve an air-gap between the magnets once installed. This serves two functions - no buzz, and a tight connection against the pad.
How much weight do the magnets add?
A pair of magnets weighs between 1 and 1.7 grams per key. Around 40 grams across an overhaul.
Are they airtight?
Yes, I will post some videos of my tests proving air and water tightness.
How do magnets connect to brass?
They don't. Brass is not magnetic, but this system uses two magnets that attract to each other. One magnet permanently mounts to the back of the saxophone pad, and the other mounts to the resonator itself.
FAQ for Technicians
Do I need to buy special pads, resonators, or tools?
No!
There is only one tool that is recommended (MusicMedic's Buescher hole punch system), but it can be done with standard punches if you have a good technique for centering the punch on your pad. I do have a couple of tools that might make working with these more convenient, but they are not required for this. Resonators will be available in a pre-magnetized format for your convenience, but I also make the magnetic rings available for purchase so you do not need yet another style of resonator in stock if you would rather do the installation on your own.
Does dent removal of any kind interfere with the Magnetones?
When the Magnetones are installed, dent tools also cannot overpower the magnetic attraction between the resonator and backing magnet.
Do magnets lose their effectiveness?
There are two conditions where the magnets lose power:
- the first is that the strength naturally degrades over time, but this occurs at a rate of around 1% loss of strength every ten years.
- the second is when it is exposed to high heat. The magnetic backing which will see the most heat during pad seating is a high-temperature magnet meant to resist this heat. The heat required to damage the magnet would be around lacquer-burning temperatures. So the Magnetones will be safe in standard repadding conditions.
How will this interact with my Magnetic Dent Removal System?
FAQ - For Musicians
Will these buzz or make noise?
No.
Care has been taken to preserve an air-gap between the magnets once installed. This serves two functions - no buzz, and a tight connection against the pad.
How much weight do the magnets add?
A pair of magnets weighs between 1 and 1.7 grams per key. Around 40 grams across an overhaul.
Are they airtight?
Yes, I will post some videos of my tests proving air and water tightness.
How do magnets connect to brass?
They don't. Brass is not magnetic, but this system uses two magnets that attract to each other. One magnet permanently mounts to the back of the saxophone pad, and the other mounts to the resonator itself.
Info
Subscribe to our emails
EmailFollow on
Country/region
Canada | CAD $Payment methods
© 2025,Wood & Winds
1
Sign Up
How will this interact with my Magnetic Dent Removal System?
There are no issues when the MDRS is brought near an installed set of Magnetones. Despite it's size, the MDRS does not get close enough to these magnets to disturb their attraction to each other
Have more questions?
The installation guide answers a lot of detailed questions about tools, effects, and the (very few) requirements for Magnetones.
Magnetones was a labor of passion and discovery through the craft of saxophone repair. I am proud to share this invention with my colleagues in band repair and saxophonists worldwide.
- Mike Borkovic