A tenor sax that personifies vintage.
Built from premium brass that produces a robust yet nuanced tone, the System 76 Tenor Sax features a responsive keywork and ergonomic design for effortless playability. Its hand-hammered bell creates a warm, resonant sound with a singing high register and throaty low end. An ideal choice for jazz, classical and contemporary styles, the System 76 Tenor Saxophone provides professional level quality and control for musicians at every point in their career.
Responsive Keywork Provides Lightning-Fast Action
The System 76 Professional Tenor Saxophone features an overhauled keywork mechanism for smooth, precise response. Pads made of premium leather with metal resonators quickly rebound to their original position, enabling rapid note changes and trills. Offset keys are ergonomically designed in line with the natural movements of the player's hands, reducing stress and facilitating extended practice sessions. Reliable keywork is essential for tackling complex pieces, and the System 76 delivers high performance when it's needed most.Hand Hammered Bell Produces a Warm, Singing Tone
At the heart of the System 76 Professional Tenor Saxophone is a hand-hammered brass bell, which helps generate a rich tone with gorgeous overtones. The bell's tapered walls focus sound waves for a clear, resonant low end and a sweet timbre in the higher register. Its material and construction give the System 76 Tenor Saxophone a warm, full-bodied sound suitable for any musical style. The bell's artisanal quality and vintage-inspired esthetic provide visual appeal in addition to premier sound.Premium Components for a Lifetime of Use
From top to bottom, the System 76 Professional Tenor Saxophone is crafted from the finest materials for enduring tone and performance. It features a two-piece brass body with soldered tone holes, durable leather pads, and a lacquered finish. The neck, mouthpiece, and ligature are also made of brass. All components are precision manufactured to tight tolerances for an airtight seal and accurate tuning. With proper care and maintenance, the System 76 Tenor Saxophone will provide a lifetime of rich, expressive sound.Features
- Range: High F#
- Neck: Super VI
- Large bore and big bell
- Finish: Vintage dark or gold lacquer
- Hand-engraved bell and bow
- Key touches: Genuine abalone
- Professional class