Description:
The Risetone RS-919 Baritone saxophone is highly versatile, suitable for both quartets and as part of the main section of a big band. It offers a range up to A bass, features such as adjustable thumb rests, blue steel springs and leather ear pads with metal boosters. In addition, its brass body features elegant engravings.
The Risetone RS-919 Series, which encompasses sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass saxophones, has been the preferred choice of professional musicians for a generation and remains the most popular choice in the professional field worldwide. These saxophones are noted for their versatile and focused tone, which naturally adapts to a wide variety of playing situations. Their fully fluted yellow brass construction ensures durability, and they have superior intonation characteristics. The Risetone Series is the natural choice for both professional and aspiring musicians.
Features
It allows the execution and flexibility of legato and staccato in the different registers (low, medium and high).
Range: From low A to F/ F♯ (from low A to natural F or sharp F).
Mechanism keys: in nickel silver and/or nickel.
Body material: yellow metal and gold lacquered finish.
Leather slippers with metal resonator; water-resistant plastic.
Curved threaded (heat-treated) neck or tudel with its liquid tap.
The buttons of the saucers where the fingertips sit are pieces of mother-of-pearl.