I always thought the S1-BL black nickel soprano was a Bb instrument. Does anyone have comfirmation on this, or is it made in another key. Any info would help....
All soprano saxes are in the key of Bb to the best of my knowledge. There are a couple of smaller saxes too, although Cannonball doesn't make them. The...
Must have been a spin-off from the old C-melody tenor saxes? I think there was also a sax at one time in the key of F, too. Speaking of sax-oddities, I also...
Hi Jack - The sopranino is Eb and is one octave higher than the alto. Selmer makes one (and it cost more than the Soprano - probably because there's so little...
There is an "F" mezzo-soprano. The entire sax family from roughly largest to smallest is Eb Contrabass, F contrabass, Bb Bass, C Bass, Eb Baritone, F ...
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! Ya'll are NUTS!! say...was THAT that high pitch sound I heard???? Deb Deb Hammond Direct: (619) 699-5432 Fax: (866) 678-3975 ... ...
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There's a photo of a sopranissimo on this site: <http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/2302/> Lots of other weird woodwinds there, too. Best regards, Lou ... ...
But do you know why? Obviously you've probably noticed the pattern of Key of Eb, Bb, Eb from Contrabass through Sopranino. But what about those others RW...
The Selmer MK6 was available as a "low A" alto. I've seen pics of several. Above the sopranino, you can do a web search and find info about the Bb "soprillo",...
Hope this letter finds all well with you. Read your email and you made a comment of seeing pictures of Selmer low A Alto Saxes. When in Jr. College a band...
Hey Everyone, I'm a 16 year old kid in Los Angeles, and i've been playing Alto Sax for around 5 years now. I only own one alto, and its one i picked up from a...
Hey man, I'm a 16 year old in a high school marching band. I have purchaced the A1-BL Alto sax by Cannonball about 6 months ago. I am VERY pleased with it. I'm...
My only advice is to play as many of them as you can. Everyone's taste is different. I own a Cannonball soprano but I still have an old YTS-62 silver Yamaha...
I Just bought a Cannonball Black Nickel Big Bell tenor. I put in my new SKB case, and it seemed like it was difficult to close. Anyone else have this problem??...
i didnt have the problem- but i know that those cases are only made to fit the standard size bells -but- they do make the cases in multiple sizes- send it back...
I'll give my take on this issue (for what it's worth). First of all, the CB is a great horn. My big bell has held up great over the last two years (just took...
I'll give my take on this issue (for what it's worth). First of all, the CB is a great horn. My big bell has held up great over the last two years (just took...
Smooth Jazz artist Gerald Albright plays the Cannonball big bell tenor global series. Is anyone here a fan of his or Marion Meadows? Also, I use the Otto...
I just bought a Cannonball Tenor and I love it. I was in the market too for a new Tenor and needed one badly. I searched for another horn for about 2 years...
All are good horns.Best for price is Cannonball.Best sound ,edge to Yamaha. ... From: ornbarn To: cannonballsaxophones@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November...
I am a fan of Gerald Albright and he is one of the reasons why I got the Cannonball. He introduced me to the horn at one of his performances. He say he...
I play Bari in a Rhythm/rock band. My bari is a Paris Selmer SA II which was great for Jazz/Swing. I am looking for a brighter hard hitting horn not only in...
I play Cannonball bari in funk/soul bands, big bands, etc.. And it works great for me. I absolutely love the high register. So easy to play all the way up...
I love Gerald Albright's sound. I don't really care for his latest smooth jazz stuff though. He put out a live CD several years ago that is simply amazing...
Thanks for your response...I currently use an Otto Link hard rubber 6 with a # 3 plasticover reed. I have ordered a Dukoff D 8 to see if it will give me a...