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Re: Horn Identification - Soprano Sax ?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2008-07-21 12:10

Chuck,

Can you measure the length of this soprano (in centimetres and millimetres) so we can determine whether it's pitched in Bb or C.

I've only got two different modern Bb sopranos to compare the length with (YSS-62 and SA80II), though I'm sure some board members may have an old Conn, Buescher or other US-built Bb sopranos to compare the length with which would be better as modern sopranos have different bore shapes and bell lengths.

If it is pitched in C (and good that it's also Low Pitch), that'll make it ideal for playing concert pitch (flute, oboe, violin etc.) parts on with any ensemble playing at 440Hz. Though the intonation can be a bit wild on C sopranos (and older Bb sopranos), though you'll soon adjust and adapt to it to get it to play in tune.

The only C soprano I have seen was an old silver plated Conn, though it was unplayable due to it's poor condition.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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