Thomann Antique Alto Sax Alto Sax Set

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Available since September 2023

Item number 576696

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

Finish body Antique Finish

Finish Keys Antique Finish

Body Brass

Gravure Yes

Resonator Pad Metal

Case Yes

Case with Backpack System No

Mou Yes

Strap Yes

Wiper (Body) No

S Arc Wiper No

1.798 AED 474,79 €

Plus 265 AED shipping

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in Alto Saxophones

Entry into the world of alto saxophones

An alto saxophone for beginners is considered to be particularly good if it offers good sound dynamics and rests comfortably in your hands. The Thomann "Antique" alto saxophone definitely fulfils these criteria and also scores points with an extremely good price-performance ratio. This saxophone also makes a convincing case thanks to a balanced intonation in all registers, a very good response, and a warm sound rich in overtones. The body, S-bow, and mechanism are made of brass and have been given an antique finish. An adjustable thumb rest, meanwhile, ensures enhanced playing comfort. In addition to the instrument, the scope of delivery includes a case, a mouthpiece, and a strap. This bundle additionally includes a set of care utensils and a set of useful accessories as well as a stand and a pack of reeds.

Closeup of the Thomann Antique Alto Saxophone

Eb-compatible notation required

The Eb alto saxophone is part of the saxophone family, the other main members of which are the soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, and baritone saxophone. The term "alto" stands for the vocal range. The Eb alto saxophone is a transposing instrument, which means that a C played on this saxophone corresponds to an Eb on the piano or the guitar. The C played on an Eb alto saxophone therefore always sounds a major sixth lower. This is why notes for instruments in C tuning are not compatible with Eb alto saxophones (separate notation is available, however).

Ideal for popular styles of music

A beginner's saxophone should be designed in a manner that enables well-intonated and dynamic playing in all registers. The intonation possibilities shouldn’t be too extensive, but they should not be too limited either. The mechanism has to be smooth, and the valves should be easy to operate. The Thomann "Antique" saxophone fulfils all of these requirements and therefore represents a good starting point. Whether you are a beginner or coming to the Eb alto sax from another instrument, you will be very well served by the Thomann "Antique" saxophone thanks to its convincing price-performance ratio. But this alto saxophone can also be used as an affordable back-up instrument. Thanks to its warm sound rich in overtones, it is particularly interesting for popular music styles.

About Thomann wind instruments

Thomann-brand instruments, which are exclusively built by renowned manufacturers, now constitute a large part of Thomann’s product range alongside numerous big-name brands. With unbeatable price-performance ratios, Thomann wind instruments are the obvious first choice for students and beginners – and others too. The technical features and uncompromising sound quality they offer are usually reserved for much more expensive instruments found in the professional market segment.

From a beginner's model to an open-air instrument

Until fairly recently, it was still hard to find a good entry-level alto saxophone, but those days are thankfully over, as Thomann now offers the perfect solution with the "Antique" alto saxophone. Thanks to their pleasant playing feel and sound characteristics as well as their reasonable prices, Thomann saxophones have become more and more popular in recent years. With the "Antique", you get a solid entry-level model that can be used in many musical fields. This alto saxophone is suitable for learning the instrument and can also serve as a second instrument during bad weather situations at open-air gigs. This affordable bundle includes all of the accessories users will require, so there is no need to worry about whether anything is missing.

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