Saxofone Alto Cannonball A4-L Big Bell Stone Series

Saxofone Alto Cannonball A4-L Big Bell Stone Series

Descrição e especificações(Somente em inglês)

Descrição

Big Bell
The Big Bell, created by Cannonball in 2001, enhances the ability to create a broad range of dynamics for a depth of the sound color and lower partials. The increased size also lends to a big, warm sound.

Semi-Precious Stones
Semi-precious stones adorn the key touches, necks, and bell key guard of the Premium Big Bell Stone Series. These beautiful stones give the instrument a striking look, and are also patented for the way they change the instrument’s resonance.

Engravings
Our Big Bell Stone Series is beautifully hand engraved by our artisans here in the USA. (excluding ice finishes, ie. Raven, Hotspur™)

Especificações

Big Bell
The Big Bell projects a bold, warm sound, yet allows you to play with the most subtle nuances, creating a contemporary version of the big-sounding American horns from the early to mid 1900's.

One-piece hand-hammered bell
Each Cannonball saxophone bell is formed from a single sheet of brass and hand hammered before being meticulously hand-smoothed and evened.

Two hand-customized necks
Each Big Bell Stone Series comes with two hand-customized necks: an original neck in a finish matching the saxophone body, and a silver-plated* FAT Neck. Each neck is hand customized for superior projection, rich tone, and precise pitch. Our acoustical technicians meticulously adjust each neck to perform optimally on the specific saxophone.

*Brute™ models come with a Brute FAT Neck.

Semi-precious stones
In addition to their striking beauty, the semi-precious stones adorning Cannonball saxophones are patented for the tonal characteristics they add to the saxophone.

High F#
The High F# key extends the saxophone’s range and makes high passages easier to play.

Ribbed Construction
Posts are silver-soldered onto metal “ribs” that are then soft-soldered to the saxophone body. This makes the instrument stronger and more rigid, which helps keep the instrument in adjustment and minimizes damage if hit or dropped.

Ribbed construction also makes the horn easier to repair if damage does occur. This means that if serious damage is done to the saxophone, your repair costs will be lower.

Detachable Bell and Bow
The bell and bow can be removed from the body by a qualified repair technician in the event of serious damage. This reduces repair costs as it allows repairs to be done quicker, easier, and more effectively.

Annealed Bell, Bow and Necks
The bell, bow, and necks go through an annealing process several times, heating and then cooling the brass to specific temperatures. This annealing process gives the horn a warmer, more even tone.

The Cannonball hand-hammering process, which follows annealing, hardens the brass and gives our instruments superior ring and resonance.

Italian pisoni water-resistant leather pads w/wool felt
Our Italian Pisoni water-resistant leather pads have been specifically chosen for long life, excellent sealing, and the superior feel they add to the key action.

Convex nickel-plated brass resonators
Our pads have riveted nickel-plated brass resonators that are specifically chosen for optimum performance and sound.

Blu steel springs
Steel needle springs allow for the most precise, even key tension. The bluing process makes the steel resistant to rust and corrosion, which extend the life of the springs.

Power forged keys
Forged brass has much greater strength and uniformity than cast brass, so our keys resist bending and hold their adjustment exceptionally well over time.

Upper and lower stack adjustment acrews
Upper and lower stack adjustment screws allow for easier and more precise regulation and adjustment. Under each stack adjustment screw we use synthetic cork, which (unlike natural cork) resists compression over time, so the fine adjustments on your saxophone will last.

Adjustable metal thumb hook
Our sturdy brass thumb hook is adjustable so you can set it to the angle that best fits your own hands.

Pivoting C#-Bb table mechanism
The “tilting spatula” rocking mechanism allows fast and fluid transitions between the low C-sharp and low B-flat keys.

Stablizing brace for left hand spatula
The four left-hand table keys are susceptible to being knocked out of adjustment when their top post moves, so we have added an additional lateral brace to keep it in place, especially when the horn is hit or dropped.

Relief springs on G# and low C# keys
Relief springs help lift open the G-sharp and low C-sharp keys when they would otherwise “stick” and remain closed.

Machined one-piece neck receiver
Instead of soldering the post that holds the neck tension and lyre screws, our receiver is machined out of a solid piece of brass. This adds great strength and durability to the neck receiver.

Double arms on bell keys
We added an extra arm to reinforce the large bell keys and keep them in adjustment over time.

Hard rubber mouthpiece
 Mouthpieces are made of quality hard rubber and carefully crafted play easily and to create a clear, rich, beautiful tone. They are the choice of many professional saxophonists around the world.

Acoustically hand customized by a professional
Acoustical Customizing is the most important thing that happens to each Cannonball saxophone. This work goes above and beyond expectations.  Specially trained and talented acoustical adjusters work on each saxophone, adjusting the bore, air flow and more until they are satisfied that each horn has an open feel, effortless slotting, and a focused and resonant tone. When you pick up a Cannonball  saxophone, we want you to love it as much as our acoustical technicians love it. We want you to say, “I can’t put this horn down!” 

Case
A5 and A4 come in two different cases. Both models include wood-shell case with padding molded to your instrument for the best of modern protection.  The case is covered in beautiful black alligator faux leather and the interior is lined with a soft, luxurious black fabric.  The A5 case also includes an embossed “Cannonball on the inside lid fabric.

*Especificações sujeitas a alteração sem aviso prévio*