What are the pros and cons of Cannonball saxophones?


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I`m not sure of cannonballs history, but wern`t they like a custom knockoff of selmer? I mean, part of the company, but like a sub-division? Then selmer didn`t let them do what they wanted and they brokeaway?

I`ve played one cannonball sax very very breifly, and heres what I can tell you; it looked great. black laquer, gold or silver keyes (don`t remember) and loads of engravings. Thats it. I didnt` play it long enough to get the feel for it.

From what most other people said, they look great, but their sound sucks.

I agree. They`re well made horns, and drop-dead gorgeous, but the sound is really nothing special. Very Similar to a Selmer.

heh, you really don`t like selmers, do you? The new ones aren`t the best, and apparently the older ones aren`t either (I disagree but whatever, everyone has thier opinions). But, you can`t say the old selmers look good, cause most don`t; they lost all thier laquer.

BGM,

I think it is mainly the player that makes the horn have a "special" sound. Just because you don`t like Selmers doesn`t mean they suck.

I never said they suck, I just don`t like the sound. Anyway, some of the old selmers actually do look very nice, especially the balanced actions with the engraving...

Thomas, I agree with you to an extent, but some players just don`t work well with certain horns, and that`s me with Selmers and most other small-bore saxes.

Alright, I can understand that. I, myself, really dislike Yamahas. However, you do need to tone it down a bit. I own a Selmer, and I die a little inside each time you proclaim your dislike of that certain brand. Cool?

I`m a proud owner of a Mark VI Selmer Tenor horn.
I`ve also recently purchased a Cannonball Big Bell Alto and I`m extremely impressed by the playing ability and the sound is awesome with barely any effort. The ergonomic`s of the horn seem to allow you to relax your hands.

i have a cannonball pro alto and it sunds wonderful. just because they are new does not mean they arnt just as good as selmer or any of the other big brands

selmer SUCKS THEY ARE THE WORST HORN ON THE MARKET! BUY a CANNONBALL they look stunning sound great and check out there site http://www.cannonballmusic.com In fact i just purchased a brand new black nickel plated T-5B its great

yeah i have to agree that cannonballs are great horns. i say this having a $2000 price limit as a high school senior! i`ve had an intermediate yamaha for 5 yrs and have decided to move up to a pro horn. ive tested many, and i love the cannonball! it won me over the pro yamaha i considered.

hey by the way, can anyone tell me if there is honeslty a difference b/w the new stone series vs. the old global series?? for alto plz.

lol, selmers certainly don`t suck. personal opinion man. haha. I love em myself