What is a low pitch tenor sax?

What is a low pitch tenor sax?

The “Low Pitch saxophone”, if it has a tenor-shaped neck, is either a tenor or a C-Melody horn. If i is a C-Melody, there may be a “C” engraved/stamped near the serial number, but not necessarily.

What is the lowest saxophone in pitch?

baritone saxophone
The baritone saxophone is a member of the saxophone family of instruments, larger (and lower-pitched) than the tenor saxophone, but smaller (and higher-pitched) than the bass. It is the lowest-pitched saxophone in common use – the bass, contrabass and subcontrabass saxophones are relatively uncommon.

Are Buescher Aristocrat saxophones good?

Buescher saxophones are noted for their rich and smooth sound. Sonny Rollins also played a Buescher Aristocrat tenor early on such recordings as “The Bridge”. Later on, Selmer bought the company and that ended their production of high quality professional horns.

What sax is best for jazz?

The tenor saxophone is the one most closely associated with jazz players, as it is a mainstay in that genre. It is tuned to Bb and has the familiar, curved body style. Since it is not as large or heavy as the baritone or bass sax, the tenor is somewhat easier for young beginners to play.

What is the pitch range of tenor saxophone?

Ab2 to E5
The tenor sax is pitched in the key of Bb; modern tenor saxophones have a high F# key and a range from Ab2 to E5 (concert) and are therefore pitched one octave below the soprano saxophone. The tenor saxophone consists of a larger mouthpiece, reed, and ligature than the alto and soprano saxophones.

Does Buescher still make saxophones?

Buescher’s presence in the professional saxophone market ended when it was acquired by the H&A Selmer Company in 1963, although a nominal “Buescher 400” model continued to be produced through the mid-1970s.

What is the best Buescher saxophone to buy?

Buescher True Tone C Melody Saxophone Silver Plate Overhauled! Buescher Aristocrat Series I Alto Saxophone-Made c.1936-Slant Signature-WOW! Buescher 1920 “True Tone – Low Pitch” Vintage Tenor saxophone. Overhauled 1960 Buescher Aristocrat Tenor saxophone Series 3? Tech tested Good Cond #2 sax

What is the best vintage tenor saxophone for low pitch?

Buescher 1920 “True Tone – Low Pitch” Vintage Tenor saxophone. Overhauled 1960 Buescher Aristocrat Tenor saxophone Series 3? Tech tested Good Cond #2 sax

What is the name of the saxophone with a slant neck?

1936 Buescher Aristocrat Series I Alto Saxophone Sax Slant Signature 01 Neck !!! Buescher 1950’s 30A “Elkhart” Vintage Tenor saxophone. Regulated Great Player Only 1 left!