{"product_id":"cannonball-a5-br-big-bell-stone-series-alto-saxophone-the-brute-aged-brass","title":"Cannonball A5-BR Big Bell® Stone Series® Alto Saxophone – The Brute® Aged Brass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cannonball A5-BR The Brute® Big Bell® Stone Series® is a premium professional alto saxophone designed for players who want a broad, powerful and responsive sound combined with a distinctive vintage-inspired appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe A5-BR features Cannonball’s \u003cstrong\u003eThe Brute® aged brass finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the instrument a raw, characterful look while retaining the full premium 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. 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 deliver a broad, resonant sound with excellent projection and a wide dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo hand-customized necks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach A5-BR is supplied with two individually hand-customized necks: a matching Original neck and a silver-plated FAT Neck®. Cannonball acoustically adjusts each neck specifically to the individual saxophone to optimize projection, tonal richness and intonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe FAT Neck® provides an alternative response and tonal character, with a freer-blowing feel and additional 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\u003eThe Brute® aged brass finish\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 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":62968117952842,"sku":"A5-BR","price":4824.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1064\/3272\/5322\/files\/a5br.jpg?v=1786870713","url":"https:\/\/specialsax.com\/products\/cannonball-a5-br-big-bell-stone-series-alto-saxophone-the-brute-aged-brass","provider":"Special Sax Distribution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}