Amsterdam Winds
The repair and restoration of wind instruments is a craft that has nearly become extinct. And just a few dare to try and make a living from it because it requires experience, pride, patience, and true love for music to restore a wind instrument. In Amsterdam - close to the Vondelpark - you can still find these qualities in a shop called Amsterdam Winds. This is the place where you can buy some wonderful wind instruments.
Friso of Amsterdam Winds is a perfectionist. He fixes your horn, you play it and think, 'It doesn't get any better than this.' After listening carefully to the sound Friso comments, 'I think I can make some improvements.' He alters a couple of things, you play it again, and it's even better!
- Peter Guidi
Thanks for all the great work you guys did on my horns!! Fantastic!!!
- Joe Lovano
The Amsterdam Free Winds Saxophone - Finally, a newly built sax that plays like the future and sounds like the past in a very soulful way.
- Candy Dulfer
Friso listens carefully to the sound and is able to adjust the horn towards the desires of the musician.
I think he is a real craftsman!
- Barend Middelhoff
Amsterdam Winds is my home away from home.
- Dick Oatts
The Amsterdam Free Wind alto is a great instrument that has the feel and depth of an old horn and the intonation and balance of a new horn.
- Jaleel Shaw
The first thing that hit me about the new Amsterdam Winds alto is how well it resonates. It really sings! It's got a big warm sound and plays very well in tune also. What more do you want? I strongly recommend checking it out.
- Chris Potter
I got saxual and clarinetical healing here!
- Eddie Daniels
A wide collection of instruments
Professional or beginner, you can buy all kinds of wind instruments at Amsterdam Winds. The shop contains an impressive collection of new and restored flutes, clarinets and saxophones, including such special models as the Selmer Mark VI and (Super) Balanced Action Saxophones. And of course, you can always pop in for advice, accessories or sheet music.
The Amsterdam Free Wind Saxophone
As a highly respected and in-demand repairman Friso Heidinga soon came to realize that there was a space in the market for a top quality, professional saxophone that would feature a modern keyboard and action, yet played free, flexible, evenly and in tune. Friso asked tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher to create a uniquely Amsterdam-inspired engraving for the Free Wind Saxophone.
The result was an instrument worthy of the name Amsterdam Free Wind Saxophone.
