{"product_id":"cannonball-a5-b-big-bell-stone-series-alto-saxophone-polished-black-nickel","title":"Cannonball A5-B Big Bell® Stone Series® Alto Saxophone – Polished Black Nickel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cannonball A5-B Big Bell® Stone Series® is a premium professional alto saxophone designed for players seeking a broad, warm and powerful sound with excellent projection, response and tonal flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe A5-B is finished in \u003cstrong\u003epolished black nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e on both the body and keys. The dark reflective finish gives the instrument a distinctive appearance while retaining the full premium specification of Cannonball’s Big Bell® Stone Series® A5 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. It features 17 semi-precious stones, two hand-customized necks and an upgraded professional case. The one-piece hand-hammered Big Bell® is designed to produce a bold, warm sound with strong projection while still allowing subtle control across a wide dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo hand-customized necks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach A5-B is supplied with two individually hand-customized necks: a matching polished black-nickel Original neck and a silver-plated FAT Neck®. Cannonball acoustically adjusts each neck specifically to the individual saxophone to optimize projection, tone and intonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe FAT Neck® provides an alternative response and tonal character, with a freer-blowing feel and greater emphasis on the middle and lower frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional construction and keywork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePremium professional Big Bell® Stone Series® alto saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePolished black-nickel body and keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e17 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\u003eOne-piece hand-hammered Big Bell®\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\n\u003ch3\u003eAcoustically hand-customized\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Cannonball Big Bell® Stone Series® saxophone is acoustically hand-customized and professionally play-tested. Cannonball’s technicians regulate the instrument and adjust its response and intonation before final approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatching polished black-nickel 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 professional A5 wood-shell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\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\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\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":62968117887306,"sku":"A5-B","price":5047.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1064\/3272\/5322\/files\/a5b.jpg?v=1786868423","url":"https:\/\/specialsax.com\/products\/cannonball-a5-b-big-bell-stone-series-alto-saxophone-polished-black-nickel","provider":"Special Sax Distribution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}