Testimonials


  • "Adam, I’ve been loving the horn since I got it back in my hands! Really makes a difference having a pro overhaul it, I can’t thank you enough." - Dr. Nathan Jorgensen, Prof of Saxophone and Director of Jazz Studies at University of New Hampshire
  • "I LOVE the work you did on my sax! Everything is responding so smoothly and effortlessly now. I really appreciate you. Thank you!!" - Jason LaWind, Yamaha YAS-62
  • "Beautiful job on my sax. Plays extra wonderful. Quiet, smooth, brilliant. Thanks!" - Jeffrey Rosenblatt, Mark VI Alto
  • "Thank you so much, Adam! My sax sounds fantastic, really what a joy to play!" - Stephanie P., Yanagisawa 901 Alto
  • "Hey Adam I took my VI out for a long practice session on my setup and the horn felt amazing. Incredible! I couldn't put it down. The action and response on the low register was worlds different, like you said. Thank you so much." - Loren Pinkham, Mark VI Tenor
  • "Another great job Adam.  Everything feels just like it should.  Really locked in.  I feel that the horn is playing at its very best.  Your work is something you should be really proud of." - Russell Dumond, Mark VI Tenor
  • "I really  want to thank you for the wonderful job you did on my horn. It’s as good as new! I can’t remember the last time it played so nicely." Olivier Ogarrel - Selmer Series II Tenor
  • "Wow! I am love love loving your work on my horn. It plays so great. Thank you so very much." Steve Bizub - Mark VI Alto
  • "Hi Adam, thank you so much!!! The horn has never played this well!! You are a true craftsman and artist. Thanks again, Dave DeBree"
  • "Hey Adam.  Gave it a blow this morning.  Feels and plays great!  Every note pops.  Key action has never felt better.  I'll spend more time on it this afternoon but it all seems just right.  Can not thank you enough." - Russell Dumond
  • "Wow! I don't even recognize my tenor. It's totally transformed. You did an amazing job! Thanks so much!!!" - Mike Casey - Cannonball Stone Series Overhaul
  • "Hi Adam, my King IS now a SUPER 20. What a huge difference! It does play beautifully, with new-found ease blowing from low Bb and B, and upper D#, E, and F. Wouldn't think it was the same horn." - Dr. Stuart Spigel - King Super 20 Tenor Overhaul
  • "I’m loving the overhaul. The horn is fabulous, and an absolute joy to play. I still can’t get over the ease of play, and my increased control." - Chris Velletri - Mark VII alto overhaul
  • "Just wanted to say thank you again for your work on my horn. I was up till midnight playing it because I just couldn't put it down. I don't think it has ever played as well as it does now. The resonators really seem to clarify the sound, and overtones are really popping out. Thanks again!" - Ben Groppe, Addison Groove Project - Mark VI Tenor Overhaul
  • "I finally played the tenor on a Seacoast rehearsal -- nothing short of AMAZING how well that thing plays now... I had NO idea how bad it had gotten -- now plays better than when I got it!" - Yamaha YTS-62 Overhaul - Sean Potter (Portland Symphony Orchestra, Portland Jazz Orchestra, Seacoast Big Band)
  • "Oh my god! The sax plays like NEVER before. So fun to play it. Magically, it has come alive. I didn’t know I could sound so good! THANK YOU!!!" - Jason Lawind, Windham ME - Yamaha YAS-62 overhaul
  • "I've had a chance to play the sax a few times now and WOW! I am soooooo happy! It is so much more fun to play then the alto I was using. Doesn't even compare." - Carrie, Gorham ME
  • "Thanks so much for adjusting/fixing the soprano!  In particular, you have made the low notes so much easier to play.  It’s now a joy to play pieces that I’d struggled with before!" - Mary, Norway ME
  • "A shout-out for new bsf, Portland woodwind tech Adam Montminy. Adam did a stellar overhaul on my Selmer alto sax, curing intonation issues related to key heights, and it now plays superbly. Highly recommended!" - Bruce Coulliard Jr, Portland ME - Mark VI Alto overhaul
  • "ADAM! I'm 30 minutes in of trying out my horn, and it sounds AMAZING! I can't remember my Series III sounding this good.... EVER!. The horn's action plays a lot better and the mechanics are a lot quieter. Thank you for going over what the horn needed and doing such a great job with the repairs. This Selmer means a lot to me and I'm overjoyed to be playing on this horn again. I'll be coming back for future repairs." - David Centeno, Portland Maine - Selmer Super Action 80 Series III tenor 
  • "Finally played the horn! It hasn't played like this since I bought it new! Thanks so much! Good to know there are people that take pride in repairs." - Jason Ward, The Rustic Overtones - Keilwerth SX90 Baritone
  • "Hey Adam! The horn is playing great, so easy to blow now and it's super smooth. The horn has never played this well!!" - Chris Veilleux, Boston MA - Selmer Mark VI alto overhaul
  • "Hey Adam, I just wanted you to know that the sax landed safely.  Thanks for your excellent packing.  Just wanted you to know that it's BY FAR THE BEST PLAYING Z I HAVE EVER COME ACROSS!!  The overhaul that you did was second to none!"  -  Maurice Oliva, Riverside California - Yamaha Custom Z Tenor overhaul
  • Thanks Adam Montminy for doing a great job overhauling my tenor. It plays like a gem! - Larry Williams, Portland Maine - Cannonball Big Bell Stone Series Tenor 
  • "Adam's ultra-thorough approach and obvious relentless dedication to quality has been proven to my son and I in both his saxophone repairs and his music teaching abilities. I can honestly say that our lives have been improved and enriched in many ways by Adam's cultivated attention to the world of saxophones and music !!! Thanks Adam Montminy !!!" - Jay Tachibana, Kennebunk Maine
  • "After my regular sax tech moved south, I was looking for someone local that I could trust with my horns. Saw that Adam was working on horns for friends of mine. Gave him my YAS - 62 to diagnose a noisy key. Repaired that issue and tweeked up the horn and it plays better than ever. Can't wait to see what he does to my YAS -82Z. Professionalism in all aspects of his care of saxophones." - Loren Peters, Maine
  • "Adam is a true craftsman!  His work is impeccable and his knowledge of the instrument is expansive.  He is one of the few people who understands both the needs of the saxophone and saxophonist. Also one of the very few people I have trusted one of my saxophones with, my low Bb Keilwerth baritone is now a force to be reckoned with" - Scott Ogden (The Fogcutters), Portland Maine
  • "We are glad to have Adam's expertise on our side-- knowledgeable, flexible, and great respect for customers. Went to him for basic repairs on a student sax and he went above and beyond! Especially compared to the temporary fixes we were handed at the music store. We'll definitely go to Adam first from now on!"  -  Sara L. Arnold, New Hampshire
  • "Adam is a top-notch saxophone resource! He was thorough and spot-on in diagnosing my horn and setup issues and explained everything clearly. I can definitely trust him with my horn!"  -  Kate Campbell-Strauss, Portland Maine
  • "Mr. Montminy does some fantastic work! My horn plays more clean and precise than I think it ever has, even new. If you want someone to really pay attention to the details of your horn, look no further!"  -  Rexy Judd, Portland Maine - B&S 2001 Alto
  • "Wow, what a difference from overtones to low and high registers! Thanks, Travis" - Prof. Travis Wagner Phd, Portland ME
  • "Thanks Adam! It plays even better than when it was brand new!" - Hunter McKay, Gorham ME - Cannonball Tenor
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