Helen: A while back while I was at Jim Scimonetti's store in Lancaster, CA, Jim showed me a contraption he made for his low-Bb baritone saxophone. It looked similar to what you've described above . . . an insert in the bell that looked like a chimney. He played a chorus of NIGHT TRAIN and honked out the low concert C with power and clarity. DAVE
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Only to those who never had to deal with it. To an elderly, small, or otherwise weak person, a few pounds really add up after a period of time holding them.
Given a one-hour set, standing up, I want everything as light as possible. I even prefer not to wear a necktie.
I keep making the mistake of wearing a tie when required. Sigh... it doesn't work. It's amazing how many older bari players use a peg now a days. I like Jay Eastons method of tipping his sax rax. Soooo easy for both bari and bass sax. And safe.Only to those who never had to deal with it. To an elderly, small, or otherwise weak person, a few pounds really add up after a period of time holding them.
Given a one-hour set, standing up, I want everything as light as possible. I even prefer not to wear a necktie.
a peg for bari ... now all they need is built-in wheels for the case (yeah, I know, they make 'em that way now too).
Kinda removes the problems I would have with a bari.
Now where's a SBA bari with a peg and case with rollers for a super-low price?
Kinda removes the problems I would have with a bari.
Now where's a SBA bari with a peg and case with rollers for a super-low price?
Well, they could make a bari outta ABS plastic. That'll make a difference.
Saxophone weight is determined based on:
* The amount of keys, including any additional/chromatic keys.
* The material the horn and keywork's made out of.
* The thickness of the material the horn and keywork's made out of.
* Resonators, pads, springs, etc.
* Plate vs. post construction ("ribbed" vs. "non-ribbed").
* Keyguards.
* Soldered vs. formed toneholes.
* Plating/finish.
A 12M is a heavy horn. A YBS-62 is heavier. An 1846 A. Sax bari is light; it has reduced keywork and range.
Saxophone weight is determined based on:
* The amount of keys, including any additional/chromatic keys.
* The material the horn and keywork's made out of.
* The thickness of the material the horn and keywork's made out of.
* Resonators, pads, springs, etc.
* Plate vs. post construction ("ribbed" vs. "non-ribbed").
* Keyguards.
* Soldered vs. formed toneholes.
* Plating/finish.
A 12M is a heavy horn. A YBS-62 is heavier. An 1846 A. Sax bari is light; it has reduced keywork and range.
So would using a wind synth, but I'll pass.