{"title":"30th Anniversary Special Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrating 30 years of Cannonball Musical Instruments. The 30th Anniversary Special Edition combines the Big Bell® Stone Series® design with an exclusive Black Sapphire finish and commemorative detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cannonball-a5-30-30th-anniversary-big-bell-stone-series-alto-saxophone-black-sapphire","title":"Cannonball A5-30 30th Anniversary Big Bell® Stone Series® Alto Saxophone – Black Sapphire™","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCURRENTLY ON BACKORDER — EXPECTED 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA5-30 and T5-30 are currently unavailable. Please contact Special Sax Distribution for future availability and dealer enquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cannonball A5-30 30th Anniversary Special Edition is a premium professional alto saxophone created to celebrate 30 years of Cannonball Musical Instruments. Based on the Big Bell® Stone Series®, it combines Cannonball’s characteristic broad, warm sound with an exclusive anniversary finish, premium engraving and Blue Sodalite semi-precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e30th Anniversary Special Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A5-30 is finished in Deep Black Sapphire Lacquer on both the body and keys. It features Cannonball’s exclusive \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Galaxy\u003c\/strong\u003e premium hand engraving, executed by Cannonball artisans in the USA, giving this anniversary model a distinctive and highly detailed appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Sodalite semi-precious stones are fitted to the key touches, both necks and the bell key guard. Cannonball uses these stones not only as a visual signature, but also as part of its patented approach to influencing the instrument’s resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBig Bell® Stone Series® performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-piece hand-hammered Big Bell® is designed to produce a bold, warm and resonant sound while retaining the flexibility required for subtle playing. The bell, bow and necks are annealed during production, while the bell is subsequently hand hammered to enhance resonance and response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach A5-30 is supplied with two individually hand-customized necks: a matching Original neck and a silver-plated FAT Neck®. Cannonball’s acoustical technicians adjust each neck specifically to the individual instrument for projection, tonal richness and precise intonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional keywork and construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece hand-hammered Big Bell®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Black Sapphire Lacquer body and keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Galaxy premium hand engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Sodalite semi-precious stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching Original hand-customized neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver-plated FAT Neck®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh F# key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable bell and bow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnealed bell, bow and necks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian Pisoni water-resistant leather pads with wool felt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvex nickel-plated brass resonators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue steel springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower-forged brass keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper and lower stack adjustment screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable metal thumb hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePivoting C#–Bb table mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStabilizing brace for the left-hand spatula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelief springs on G# and low C#\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined one-piece neck receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble arms on the bell keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcoustically hand-customized\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Cannonball Big Bell® Stone Series® saxophone is acoustically hand-customized by trained professionals. The bore, airflow and overall response are individually adjusted to give the instrument an open feel, secure note placement and a focused, resonant tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching Original hand-customized neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver-plated FAT Neck®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCannonball hard rubber mouthpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded A5 professional wood-shell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A5 case is covered in black alligator-style faux leather with a soft black interior and features an embossed Cannonball logo on the inside lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional model specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Bell® design for a broad, warm and projecting sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece hand-hammered bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnealed bell, bow and neck construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcoustically hand-customized by a professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelief springs on G♯ and low C♯ keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo hand-customized necks on premium models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-precious stone key touches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish code: 30 – Black Sapphire™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNecks: Original hand-customized neck and FAT Neck®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Upgraded professional case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDealer information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied through Special Sax Distribution for authorised Cannonball dealers in Europe. MSRP and dealer pricing are maintained separately in the dealer catalogue. Shipping shown in the dealer store is an estimate; the final transport cost is confirmed when the shipment is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cannonball Musical Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62968117789002,"sku":"A5-30","price":5146.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1064\/3272\/5322\/files\/a530-engraving.jpg?v=1786866954"},{"product_id":"cannonball-t5-30-30th-anniversary-big-bell-stone-series-tenor-saxophone-black-sapphire","title":"Cannonball T5-30 30th Anniversary Big Bell® Stone Series® Tenor Saxophone – Black Sapphire™","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCURRENTLY ON BACKORDER — EXPECTED 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA5-30 and T5-30 are currently unavailable. 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The combination of the deep sapphire finish, detailed engraving and blue stone accents gives the T5-30 a distinctive appearance within the Big Bell® Stone Series®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Sodalite semi-precious stones are fitted to the key touches, both necks and the bell key guard. Cannonball uses these stones as both a visual signature and as part of its patented approach to influencing the instrument’s resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBig Bell® Stone Series® tenor sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-piece hand-hammered Big Bell® is designed to produce a bold, warm and resonant tenor sound with strong projection and a wide dynamic range. The design is inspired by the large, expressive sound associated with classic American saxophones while retaining the response and precision expected from a modern professional instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bell, bow and necks are annealed during production. After annealing, the bell is hand hammered to increase resonance and help create the characteristic open response of the Big Bell® Stone Series®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo hand-customized necks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T5-30 is supplied with two individually hand-customized necks: a matching Original neck and a silver-plated FAT Neck®. 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