Cannonball Soprano. Are they all weedy.

[tox]

Hi All
Has anyone tried a Cannonball soprano. I tried my mates the other day. He is not pleased with it. It sounds thin and weedy with no decent volume. It has a straight and curved crook. The curved play up to top G but the straight wont play past D. What do you think?
Tox

[saxmanjack]

Hope You Understand Nothing's Drivable And Inexpensive.

[KJ]

perhaps he should try another mpc or reed set up.I've had no problem with any that I've tried (I also own one), and at a clinic this past week at our local Univ., the sopranos were a big hit with the pros and students...

[Shaun SS]

Hope You Understand Nothing's Drivable And Inexpensive.


Are you implying that the Cannonballs don't play? :roll: Just because they don't cost what a Selmer does, doesn't mean they aren't great horns. That would be like comparing a Z06 vette and a Farari. I'd take the Z06 and walk all over the Farari all day long.

[CashSax]

Could it be the player or set-up??..does the horn need a fix??..my silver straight CBall plays beautifully for what it is.. and no it ain't a ferrari, to be honest I play my Silver Series III Sop on my better dates and recordings.. But, the Cball is a wonderful back-up and club horn and has played fine for me straight out of the box..I could play this Cball as a main horn if I had to..I like the straight neck on both, seems to project better and less resistance..

[tox]

Hey Guys
Thanks for your replies. I think most of you have said "yes" to my question without saying it. If you know what I mean. Shaun I never mentioned Selmer. But now you mention it, It was sold to him by the store who said it was better than a Selmer. The horn looks fantastic and plays well until you compare it with a really free blowing vintage horn or a new Yani, then you can hear a big difference.
Tox

[Shaun SS]

Tox,
I don't think all of us said yes with out saying it.

"Could it be the player or set-up??..does the horn need a fix??..my silver straight CBall plays beautifully for what it is..

But, the Cball is a wonderful back-up and club horn and has played fine for me straight out of the box..I could play this Cball as a main horn if I had to.." Cashsax


perhaps he should try another mpc or reed set up.I've had no problem with any that I've tried (I also own one), and at a clinic this past week at our local Univ., the sopranos were a big hit with the pros and students... KJ


Only one poster said yes. 3 said it could be your set up..[/b]

[michaelbaird]

Traded my Cannonball for a 1923 Trutone. I dont' miss the Cannonball.

[Manny]

yeah, actually most modern horns don't stand up the vintage, thats why they're so popular...

[michaelbaird]

I liked the soprano better than the CB alto. I thought the alto was very weedy. I hope their big bell horns are better. I'm just partial to selmers. I've had a mark VI tenor for 25yrs and it keeps on taking the abuse.

[Sheryl Laukat]

Tox,
Please ask your friend who is not pleased with his Cannonball Soprano to contact me. sheryl@cannonballmusic.com

We'll talk with him and cover all of the avenues.

Best Regards,
Sheryl Laukat
C.E.O., Cannonball

[tox]

Thanks Sheryl for taking an interest.
I will certainly tell my friend to mail you. Sorry i've not posted sooner but i have not been on the site for quite a while.
I have to say the sax does look impressive. If you can sort out his problem that would be great.
regards Tox

[michaelbaird]

I played a global series big bell tenor today. I liked it. It was the best looking horn in the store. Sam Ash wanted $2500 for it. It certainly played better than the yamaha next to it. I was looking for a tenor I would have probably bought it. I need to try the sopranos and altos now.

[Stacey]

What? $2500?!? That's insane, unless it's finished in solid gold with ivory buttons!

I love my CB BBGS tenor, but one of the things I love about it is that I got it for WELL under $2k.

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