This saxophone offers a clever twist on the original body of the TJ Alto Saxophone resulting in an instrument perfect for students or those who struggle with weight and long reaches of traditional alto saxophones.
The Alphasax is in the key of Eb, with a full two-octave chromatic facility using established finger positioning to enable the smaller player to learn the alto saxophone using current study books. The new and innovative mechanism enables the same finger positioning as a standard saxophone.
Features/Specifications:
- The left-hand palm keys for top D#, E and F have been removed
- The top D key has been adjusted to fit small hands
- The low B & Bb keys have been removed
- Redesigned G# and low C# keys are now easier to reach
- The right-hand side F# keys and side C key have been removed
- Redesigned low D# and C keys are now easier to reach
- The Alphasax retains a fully chromatic range from low C to high D
- Bb bis and side Bb keys are retained
- Weighs 1.86 kg, (33% lighter than a traditional alto sax!)
- Supplied with a 1.48 kg moulded case with backpack straps along with a harness strap, mouthpiece, cap, single screw ligature and reed