harnesses saxophone - bassoon zappatini ® zappatini has been supplying harnesses for saxophones, bassoons and basset horns since 1985. Gilberto Zappatini’s own unsatisfactory experience with harnesses while playing the tenor sax prompted him to seek new solutions. Since then, several thousand zappatini harnesses have been sold on the Swiss market by specialized retailers – and these products are also becoming increa- singly popular in neighboring countries. Our success is entirely thanks to further recommendations by satisfied players. Harnesses like the easy model (which was later also sold on the market, in mo- dified form, by other manufacturers) pro- vide a high level of comfort, relieve neck pressure, prevent tenseness and help to ward off headaches and migraines in sensitive people. The advantages of the synthesis mo- del – which is in fact a synthesis of the easy harness and the traditional neck strap – signal a clear improvement: at last saxophone players can now enjoy maximum freedom of movement toge- ther with perfect ergonomics. synthesis is also the first solution that caters to the needs of women players: with this model there is no undue pressure on the breast. Particularly in the case of children and adolescents, whose bodies are still growing, great attention must be paid to posture and an optimum dispersion of the weight of the instrument. With the special kid size, even children can play their instrument intensively without acquiring a health-damaging posture. The easy model is still popular with people who favor a harness that is simple to put on, rather than a system that pro- vides unlimited freedom of movement. zappatini harnesses can be ordered from specialized retailers. Music shops and wholesalers selling these harnesses are listed at www.zappatini.com/musicom/ schweiz and www.zappatini.com/ musicom/ausland. Customers who can- not find a specialized retailer locally (or customers living abroad) can order their harnesses directly from the manufacturer against proforma invoice. Special sizes or customized models can be ordered from specialized retailers or directly from the manufacturer, who remains responsible for distribution in Switzerland. zappatini gmbh consulting - design - realization Ludwigstrasse 8 CH - 9010 St.Gallen 2.11.2006/gz/P-en +41 71 244 41 71 tel +41 71 244 41 72 fax [email protected] www.zappatini.com/musicom