Brand New Student Alto

Description

• Full Ribbed Construction: Rather than soldering individual key posts directly to the body tube, the posts are first brazed to a long brass strip (a “rib”), which is then soldered to the body. This adds structural weight, producing a richer, warmer, and more centered tone with greater projection.
• High F# Side Key: This extends the native range of the horn up to high F#, a standard feature on modern professional saxophones that allows for easier alternate fingerings in the altissimo register.
• Fully Engraved Body: Deluxe hand engraving covers the bell, bow, and sometimes the body tube. This provides a highly premium, customized aesthetic.
• Abalone Key Touches: Premium real-shell abalone inlays replace standard mother-of-pearl or plastic key buttons. They offer a striking multi-color, iridescent look and a distinct tactile feel.
• Removable Bow: The bottom bow section is secured to the main body tube with a connecting collar and screws rather than being permanently soldered. This allows a technician to easily remove the bottom section to tap out dents from dropping the horn or to clean accumulated scale

  Condition
  We rate each horn’s condition. Any defects are noted here. Each criteria is on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being poor condition and 10 being perfect

  • • Body (dents, deep scratches, etc.) – 10 Brand New
    • Finish (lacquer, silver plate, paint, etc.) – 10 Brand New
    • Previous repairs (soldered posts, dent work, etc.) – 10 None.
    • Accessories (case, mouthpiece, etc.) – 10  Brand New
    • Playability (leaks, sticky keys, etc.) – 10 plays like a new saxophone.