![]() ![]() The key touch for high G is mounted directly above the high F# key touch.īRIGHT COPPER PLATE FINISH WITH EXTENSIVE HAND CUT ENGRAVING the Model Six curved soprano is beautifully finished in copper plate, giving it the “new penny” look. KEYWORK TO HIGH G unlike other sopranos, the Saxgourmet Model Six extends the normal keywork range up to high G. We have successfully moved the low B and Bb tones holes to the right hand side of the bell, giving these notes a full and equal voice. The body of the player actually muffles these notes, giving them a muddy quality. ![]() LOW B AND LOW Bb ON THE RH SIDE OF THE BELL on most soprano saxophones manufactured today, the tone holes for the low B and Bb are on the left side of the bell, near the players body. This greatly eases the production of the troublesome lower notes, C and B. THREADED TENON INTERIOR threading the interior of the neck tenon creates a “boundary layer” of air which allows the wave to pass more easily at that point. Our solid copper resonators have a unique perimeter rim that seals against any blow through leakage. Because marsupials have a different cell structure than mammals, the kangaroo leather not only does not stick, but also greatly reduces key noise due to its softness. KANGAROO LEATHER PADS AND AIRTIGHT COPPER RESONATORS Kangaroo leather is the softest and the strongest leather on the planet. The palm key touches are higher than normal so that they are easily reached without leaving the playing position. The RH thumbrest is offset significantly to the left of center on the body tube so that the player does not have to retract the thumb. Our LH table is placed directly under the natural position for the pinky, and all of the keys are fully articulated, with a tilting low Bb. Consider the location of the LH pinky table on other sopranos: you must curve your pinky back in order to reach the key touches. IT SHOULD NOT HURT TO PLAY YOUR SAXOPHONE a very serious shortcoming we find with other saxophones is that they are simply uncomfortable to play. We believe that most sopranos on the market are far too thin and shrill sounding. ![]() This produces more of the lower harmonics and prevents excessive shrillness. HIGH COPPER CONTENT ROSE BRASS the Model Six uses an alloy which is 84% copper rather than the usual 70% used on most saxophones. WHY CURVED AND NOT STRAIGHT? We discontinued the manufacture of straight and “Saxello” style sopranos several years ago because we realized that they were hard for the performer to hear because the bell at best is pointed away from the player, and at worst is pointed at the floor! There is no acoustic reason that a curved soprano should sound different than a straight soprano or have inherent pitch difficulties if the manufacturer simply pays attention to the math! Product Description SOLD COMPLETELY OUT AS OF ![]()
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