{"product_id":"cannonball-a5-m-big-bell-stone-series-alto-saxophone-midknight-matte-black","title":"Cannonball A5-M Big Bell® Stone Series® Alto Saxophone – MidKnight™ Matte Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cannonball A5-M Big Bell® Stone Series® is a premium professional alto saxophone featuring Cannonball’s MidKnight™ Matte Black finish. Its deep matte-black appearance gives the instrument a modern, understated look while retaining the full professional specification of the A5 Big Bell® Stone Series® platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Big Bell® Stone Series®\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A5 is Cannonball’s premium professional alto saxophone platform. Its one-piece hand-hammered Big Bell® is designed for a broad, warm sound with strong projection, excellent dynamic range and rich tonal depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMidKnight™ Matte Black finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A5-M features Cannonball’s MidKnight™ Matte Black finish, giving the instrument a distinctive dark appearance with a refined matte surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo hand-customized necks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach A5 is supplied with two individually hand-customized necks: an Original neck in a finish matching the saxophone body and a silver-plated FAT Neck®. Cannonball acoustically adjusts each neck specifically to the individual instrument for optimum projection, tonal richness and intonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe FAT Neck® has its octave tube positioned underneath the neck, creating a freer-blowing response with additional emphasis in the middle and lower frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSemi-precious stones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-precious stones are fitted to the key touches, necks and bell key guard. Cannonball uses these patented stones as part of the acoustic design of the Stone Series®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A5 features a one-piece hand-hammered bell, ribbed construction, High F# key, power-forged keywork and professional adjustment features throughout. The bell, bow and necks are annealed during production to support resonance and response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded with the instrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saxophone is supplied with its matching Original hand-customized neck, silver-plated FAT Neck®, Cannonball hard-rubber mouthpiece and professional wood-shell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eAnnealed bell, bow and neck construction\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\u003eMachined one-piece neck receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAcoustically hand-customized by a professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable metal thumb hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePivoting C♯–B♭ 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♯ keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo hand-customized necks on premium models\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSemi-precious stone key touches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNecks: Original hand-customized neck and FAT Neck®\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStone touches: 17 semi-precious stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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":62968118083914,"sku":"A5-M","price":5047.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1064\/3272\/5322\/files\/midknight-placeholder.jpg?v=1787035934","url":"https:\/\/specialsax.com\/de\/products\/cannonball-a5-m-big-bell-stone-series-alto-saxophone-midknight-matte-black","provider":"Special Sax Distribution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}