Cannonball Excalibur 03
$850.00
These Cannonball saxophones are highly regarded. This horn is a much sought after later production run of 2003-2004. A great step up horn. This horn has been checked by our service department, adjusted and is gig ready. Comes with the famous Cannonball hard case with faux alligator skin leather and gold hardware. Original Mouthpiece and ligature. An absolutely beautiful horn that sounds even better than it looks.
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Description
The Cannonball Excalibur is a discontinued student-to-intermediate Eb alto saxophone manufactured by Cannonball Musical Instruments during their early production years. Produced roughly from 1996 to the mid-2000s, it was crafted in Salt Lake City, Utah before being replaced by newer intermediate models like the Alcazar and Sceptyr. It is highly regarded on the used market for its strong projection, modern ergonomics, and rich, full tone.
Key Specifications & Buyer Advice
- Design & Attributes: Traditional sized bell (unlike Cannonball’s famous “Big Bell” professional series), synthetic finger buttons, high F# key, laser-engraved details, and a standard gold-lacquered brass finish.
- Serial Number Check: If you are shopping for a used Excalibur, look for a serial number of 105205 or higher. Saxophone technicians note that models built after 2001 corrected earlier manufacturing and key-action issues.
- Value & Playability: The Excalibur remains an excellent, cost-effective alternative to a brand-new student horn. Because it is an older model, ensure the seller verifies the status of the pads, or budget an extra $100–$200 for a local technician to set up and leak-test the keywork.
Overview and Features
- Target Audience: Designed for advancing students and semi-professional players looking for a reliable, durable horn.
- Design & Tone: Known for a warm, full tone, solid construction, and strong projection. The keywork is often built slightly closer together to accommodate younger or smaller hands.
- Production Eras: Cannonball produced various iterations of the Excalibur series across different manufacturing runs from the late 1990s through the 2000s (such as the ’96 and ’03 Excalibur series)
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 No dents
- Finish (lacquer, silver plate, paint, etc.) – 9 A few scratches
- Previous repairs (soldered posts, dent work, etc.) – 10 None.
- Accessories (case, mouthpiece, etc.) –10 Original hard case
- Playability (leaks, sticky keys, etc.) – 10 plays like a new saxophone
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