The World’s Best Saxophone Harness
The Gemini Sax Harness
For Saxophone · Bass Clarinet · Bassoon | Proudly Made in Canada
Mike Murley uses the Gemini!
Also used and endorsed by
Denis DiBlasio
and instructors at Berklee College of Music
Ergonomically Correct
Distributes instrument weight across shoulders and back — virtually eliminating neck pain.
Doctor Endorsed
Endorsed by performing arts physical therapists and used at the PAMA symposium.
Made in Canada
Custom made-to-order. Not made in China. Built to last — customers report 20+ years of use.
Multi-Instrument
Perfect for Alto, Tenor, Bari, Bass Sax, Bass Clarinet, and Bassoon — sitting or standing.
Performing Arts Medicine Endorsement
— Dr. Misty Austin, PPDPT, MPT, B.Kin · Performing Arts Physical Therapist
Musicians’ Clinic · Courage Kenny Sports & Physical Therapy · Allina Health · Minneapolis, MN USA
↓ Read Steve Weinert’s Full Review of the Gemini Harness
Sizing Guide
Men’s Sizes (chest measurement)
- Small up to 40″ chest
- Medium / Regular* 36″ – 44″ chest
- Large 38″ – 58″ chest
- X-Large 46″ – 60″ chest
*Medium/Regular (GM300) fits most players.
💡 Please email us before ordering
Different sizes are custom made-to-order and may take 4–6 weeks for delivery. Email us with any questions first.
Order Your Gemini Harness
Specify your hook choice (default: PS600 Plastic Spring-Swivel) in the text box before clicking Buy Now.
Hook Types
Click a hook name to view a photo. Specify your choice when ordering.
| Plastic Spring-Swivel | Metal Swivel | Plastic Closed | Plastic Swivel | Plastic Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy duty Best Seller | Heavy duty | Extra security (thin bar) | Slim look | For doublers |
| PS600 ★ Standard | MS500 | PC250 | PS300 | PO100 |
| Tenor, Bari, or Bass Sax | Bari Sax or Bass | Bari Sax or Tenor | Alto Sax | Quick change for doublers |
* PS600 is the default hook on all Gemini harnesses unless specified otherwise.
⚠️ Metal Hook Caution
Metal hooks can scratch your instrument and may wear a notch in the hook-eye ring of some saxophones — especially Asian-made instruments. European- and American-made saxophones can handle metal hooks.
Care & Maintenance: Apply a drop of machine oil (or saxophone key-oil) to your metal hook (MS400 or MS500) monthly to keep the tab/lever sliding smoothly.
Ladies’ Version
Ladies’ Version
Shown here in Medium/Regular Size GF-300
(ribcage 36″ – 46″)
✅ 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If you’re not completely satisfied that you can play the saxophone more comfortably with the Gemini Harness, we’ll gladly refund your payment less a $20 restocking charge for undamaged goods.
No personal checks, please.
Legal Disclaimer (click to expand)
The purchaser (hereinafter called “the user”) of the Gemini Saxophone Harness (hereinafter called “the Harness”) hereby agrees to WAIVE any and all claims that he/she may have now or in the future against ELK Trading Co. and/or Nobcor Products Inc. (“the Companies”), and its/their employees, parents, heirs and successors. The user freely ACCEPTS AND FULLY ASSUMES all such risks and possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, expense and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from the use of the Harness; and AGREES TO FOREVER RELEASE the Companies from any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, damages (including direct, indirect, special and/or consequential), losses, actions, judgments, and costs (including legal fees) which the user may have or may in the future, that might arise out of, result from, or relate to the use of the Harness, even though such Claims may have been caused by any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to, the negligence, gross negligence, negligent rescue, omissions, carelessness, breach of contract and/or breach of any statutory duty of care of the Companies.
Also from ELK Trading Co.: The Ultimate Reed-File
Steve Weinert’s Review of the Gemini Sax Harness
Product Review: The Gemini Baritone and Bass Saxophone Harness
Simply put, logistics are the biggest hurdle to playing Bass Saxophone. Everything seems to be in ‘BIG’ quantities. More money, big case, big reeds, big mouthpiece, big key movements, and not least of all a big heavy saxophone!
Playing off a saxophone stand is a solution to the weight issue, but puts the saxophone at risk of falling over and the all-important embouchure-to-mouthpiece presentation is often inferior and inconsistent.
Hanging a Bass Saxophone off a neckstrap, even if the bell is captured on the knee, begs the question if it is actually the saxophone or if it is the player that is being hung! Again the loose positioning makes that important embouchure-to-mouthpiece presentation inconsistent.
Questing for a solid method that didn’t sacrifice the player’s neck, the Gemini Bass Saxophone Harness was recommended. The Gemini is a progressive design combining the tried-and-true proven methods of using a dual ‘braces/suspenders’ shoulder harness with the latest technology in adjustment hardware, strap materials, and attach hardware.
Ernie Kalwa of The Royal City Saxophone Quartet through the Saxcess Co. offer the Gemini harness via their website at www.saxharness.com. Ernie was kind enough to arrange for a new Gemini to be specially fabricated to suit my build, and the Gemini Bass Saxophone Harness arrived by mail the day before I was scheduled to play a lengthy concert exclusively playing Bass Sax. A quick practice and setup session with the Gemini was enough to convince me that I would play from harness rather than neckstrap.
The several-hour semi-classical performance was a pleasure, rather than the slow wearing down of being strangled by the neckstrap. Intonation and tonal issues were improved by the extremely consistent location of the Bass Sax the Gemini allowed. Standing to play is no longer a moment of concern — it has become a non-issue with the Bass Sax safely held by the Gemini.
One part of the Gemini Bass Saxophone Harness is certainly not Bass Sax ‘Big’ though — Ernie has been able to keep the costs to a very modest level. After experiencing the Gemini Harness there is no going back to stands or neckstraps. Ernie has told me that many players also play Baritone Saxophone from the Gemini.
I can wholeheartedly recommend the Gemini to any Bass Saxophonist!
— Steve Weinert
Founder of The Skunk Hollow & Carp Town Saxophone Conspiracy
Founder of The Bass Saxophone Cooperative Internet Site
Reprinted with permission by the author.
Testimonials
Real words from real players. Reprinted with permission from the authors.
Best saxophone harness out there! I use them for Bass, Bari and Tenor. Easy to adjust and incredibly supportive. Super product and great service!
— Jeffrey, Minnesota USA (January 2026)
The Gemini strap is a game-changer for saxophone harnesses (and I’m not just saying that because it’s my Zodiac!). The strap is insanely comfortable, and very convenient and easy to adjust. It distributes the weight of the horn evenly, and is extremely secure. I couldn’t recommend this strap enough. Ernie and the folks at Elk Trading Co. are a delight to work with, allowing customizations to fit my needs as a musician!
— Alain, Michigan USA (December 2025)
Great harness! Best one out there, bar none!! A great contribution to the sax world. I have one for all my saxes. Rock, big band, jazz combo, it’s my go-to for at least 10 years. I even use one on my alto because it’s so comfortable. Great product!! Keep making them!
— S. J., Georgia USA — Orthopedic Surgeon (Retired) (May 2024)
The Gemini Sax Harness works fantastic. I really love how easy it is to use and its convenience. It has totally saved my neck, allowing me to play my Tenor Sax as long as I like. Now I don’t have to worry about my neck getting all tweaked out every time I play. Thank you so much for this great product, which promises to give me many more years of musical pleasure and enjoyment on an instrument that I was seriously considering having to quit altogether. After 45 years of playing and in otherwise excellent health, this was a sad proposition indeed.
— Dr. Art Brownstein, www.docbrownstein.com
I have been using your strap on my bari sax for about 20 years now and it is fantastic! […] Even after 20 years, the harness is holding up well, no real wear. The plastic hook and adjustment locks have never failed (which surprised me with a plastic product). […] I love the product and it continues to work extremely well after 2 decades.
— David B., Canada (December 2019)
You’re absolutely right, your harness is way better and far more comfortable than anything else I’ve ever used. Bravo!
— Mark K., Ann Arbor, Michigan USA (December 2017)
I bought a Selmer Super Action 80 Series II Bass sax. Right away I realized that a neck strap wouldn’t cut it. I found your harness on an internet search. It works great! I have tried many other configurations and this is the best. I also use one on bari sax and am switching to a Gemini for tenor.
— Gordon, California USA (December 2016)
Your firm certainly deserves a positive FIVE STARS from this sax player, who put the large Gemini harness to good use on a UK tour this past October. I played nine gigs with no neck or right thumb pain!
— Mike, NY USA
It’s perfect. The small size is adjustable so it fits perfectly over the shoulders while there’s enough give in the front so I can move and adjust the sax easily for sitting and standing positions. It’s sturdy with every aspect from straps to buckles of high quality. And most importantly, I can play my horn for hours for gigs, rehearsals, and lessons, without the neck pain.
— Robin Rader, Los Angeles CA (Oct 2014) · Author, Your Dream is at Your Fingertips, available at jazzbooks.com
The quality, materials, and impeccable workmanship and design of this harness is the best I’ve ever seen from any company. I wish you much success.
— Jim Scimonetti, California USA · www.jimscimonetti.com
My search is over! It just took a few minutes to get mine adjusted just right, and I am good to go. It is really a GREAT product! The comfort, the sax adjustments, NO neck pain. I couldn’t, and don’t need to ask for anything more.
— Keith, Bermuda (2014)
I received my Gemini Sax Harness yesterday. It’s absolutely the single best saxophone-related purchase I’ve ever made! Easy to adjust and fit and works superbly. I can feel most of the weight transferred to my shoulders and the middle of my back. It is perfect.
— Tom, Australia (March 2015)
This is my second one! These are great…I had an auto accident in 2010 that has effectively made using a strap (for tenor & bari) impossible. Your harness makes all the difference. I wish I’d had one years ago!
— Jon, Washington USA (March 2015)
When I went to college at The Berklee College of Music, my saxophone instructors Bill Pierce, Dino Govoni, and George Garzone all used the Gemini harness and told me that it was fantastic, non-intrusive, and gave as much freedom as most people needed.
— Jacky, San Francisco CA USA (December 2015)
Great design, great build, great product. Thank you.
— Tim, Michigan USA (2011)
For bari and bass saxophone I haven’t found anything that works better.
— John L. (2010)
Your harness was the third new sax strap I have purchased in the quest to eliminate my back pain. I guess the third one is the charm! The first neck strap was the Cebulla padded neck strap — a nice well-padded neck strap but still a neck strap. Next was the Oleg ergonomic harness — nice but the suspender straps won’t stay in adjustment. Good luck and thanks again for such a fine product.
— James D., Illinois USA
The harness arrived today. Wow! Right away, I could focus on playing the bass instead of fidgeting and wrestling with it. Please add me to your list of satisfied customers.
— Rufus Acosta, Acosta Woodwind & Brass Repair, Mountain View CA USA
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Mailing Address
GEMINI Sax Harness
c/o ELK Trading Co.
Box 2896
Elora, Ontario
Canada N0B 1S0
Contact Us
📞 Phone & Fax: 519-846-9663
✉️ Email us
Please call or email with questions before ordering. Different sizes are custom made-to-order and may take 4–6 weeks for delivery.