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Hey people, I just wanted to thank you all for all the support you have given me. Yesterday I just got my awesome new tenor! It's a Cannonball Big Bell Stone Series "Brute." For all the people who are looking to buy a saxophone, it is Perfect!!!!!
So here's a (non-professional) review of this amazing instrument.
Intonation:
It's a great solid horn with a lot good supported sound that stays pretty much in tune up and down the range.
build:
I have to say that this is the most solid instrument I have seen at our store. It's an unlacquered model made of something called aged brass. It is said to be unique and the people make it look as it's a vintage horn in perfect condition. Unfortunately, one thing I don't like about the design is the cheap computerized engraving. It simply looks like it's been painted on but aside from the loooks this saxophone is great.
Another feature Cannonball has with these instruments is two necks that come with it. One is the regular brown one made from the same stuff as the body itself. The other neck is the FATneck with a silver and has the octave unit on the underside of the neck causing the low notes to stand out really nicely. It's not really meant for the altissimo but still sounds decent up high.
Sound:
On this saxophone, most mouthpieces that you can possibly put on sound really deep and rich with the low notes filling the room with the deepest sound I have heard ever, yet the altissimo notes pop out smooth as ever.
*Note:
This saxophone does not come with a "what should be inside" list so apart from the mouthpiece, ligature, mpc cap, polishing cloth I do not know what should be part of your purchase.
Price:
Great! I paid somewhere in the vicinity of $2,625 for it plus a service plan for maintenance.
Accessories:
•Hard Rubber Cannonball Mouthpiece, ligature and cap
•Cannonball Big Bell Stone Series "Brute" Saxophone
•Polishing Cloth
•Company information/5 Year Warranty
•A Miscellaneous Bag (It would really help if someone give an answer as to what this bag is for)
•Faux Alligator Skin Hard Case
•Two Necks:
Regular Aged Brass Neck
silver FATneck
**Again I am not a professional or an endorser as I am only still in school**
Hope this helps and again, for anyone interested in a getting a professional horn, try this beauty. It never hurts to try.
So here's a (non-professional) review of this amazing instrument.
Intonation:
It's a great solid horn with a lot good supported sound that stays pretty much in tune up and down the range.
build:
I have to say that this is the most solid instrument I have seen at our store. It's an unlacquered model made of something called aged brass. It is said to be unique and the people make it look as it's a vintage horn in perfect condition. Unfortunately, one thing I don't like about the design is the cheap computerized engraving. It simply looks like it's been painted on but aside from the loooks this saxophone is great.
Another feature Cannonball has with these instruments is two necks that come with it. One is the regular brown one made from the same stuff as the body itself. The other neck is the FATneck with a silver and has the octave unit on the underside of the neck causing the low notes to stand out really nicely. It's not really meant for the altissimo but still sounds decent up high.
Sound:
On this saxophone, most mouthpieces that you can possibly put on sound really deep and rich with the low notes filling the room with the deepest sound I have heard ever, yet the altissimo notes pop out smooth as ever.
*Note:
This saxophone does not come with a "what should be inside" list so apart from the mouthpiece, ligature, mpc cap, polishing cloth I do not know what should be part of your purchase.
Price:
Great! I paid somewhere in the vicinity of $2,625 for it plus a service plan for maintenance.
Accessories:
•Hard Rubber Cannonball Mouthpiece, ligature and cap
•Cannonball Big Bell Stone Series "Brute" Saxophone
•Polishing Cloth
•Company information/5 Year Warranty
•A Miscellaneous Bag (It would really help if someone give an answer as to what this bag is for)
•Faux Alligator Skin Hard Case
•Two Necks:
Regular Aged Brass Neck
silver FATneck
**Again I am not a professional or an endorser as I am only still in school**
Hope this helps and again, for anyone interested in a getting a professional horn, try this beauty. It never hurts to try.
