Chu Soprano

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Bubba06

Discussion Starter · Dec 18, 2011

I'm a High School Senior that plays ATB and Soprano only twice. For Solo & Ensemble Festival, the other students want to do a Sextet with two Sopranos (Allegro, I'm not sure by whom).

So I've been looking into a soprano for a bit, just looking to see if I could find a good deal, but not really pushing the idea too much.

I came across a Chu that was Overhauled a few months back and "hasn't been touched much since," for $600 currently. This seems a good deal, so I was looking into it.

Would this be a good option? I generally don't play my New Wonder Alto classically, but with Soprano would I be able to get away with it? With the Ergos? The rather "jazzy" sound I have with my Conn alto? I'm trying to cut down on the spending on horns currently. As a Senior in High School I've already got 5 saxes, a clarinet, 3 guitars, a piano, and a bass guitar so I'm looking for some bang for the buck.

Thanks,
Bubba

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Little Sax

· #4 · Dec 18, 2011

Is it really a "Chu" (nail file G# and all) or earlier (rounded G#)? If it's an earlier model, it's possible that the palm keys would be a little less comfortable and the intonation a little more work. Good Conn sopranos sound great and are fun to play.

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Little Sax

· #8 · Dec 18, 2011

Bubba06 said:
Dang it... I looked at via my phone so I didn't look at all the pictures immediately. Now that I realize it, there is no Nailfile G#.

From what I understand, there's no much difference between the Chu and NWI right?

Thanks,
Bubba

I've played both models and prefer the NWII, but that doesn't mean the NWI wouldn't be a great horn. When you play them side by side, you just start to form preferences that's all.

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