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Contrabass Saxophone
Benedikt Eppelsheim Contrabass Saxophone. contrabass saxophone in Eb, standard. professional level. current. high F# key. low A. a full-size Eb contrabass standing 177 cm (70 inches) for visual presence, with a wide bore for a warm, voluminous tone, large tone holes for free response and a large dynamic range, hydraulically formed neck and bows, and a range down to low A. range A3-F#6, sounding C1-A3, keyed to low A; one octave below the baritone saxophone; 3 automatic octave keys; additional altissimo register valve to written D7, sounding F4; wide bore; large tone holes; new neck design for less resistance; precisely shaped bore taper; hydraulically formed neck and bows; bass saxophone mouthpiece; overall height 177 cm (70 inches); same fingering positions as on any modern saxophone.
Specifications
| Voice | contrabass |
|---|---|
| Pitch | Eb |
| Body shape | standard |
| Level | professional |
| Era | current |
| High F# key | Yes |
| Low A | Yes |
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Spec source
https://www.eppelsheim.com/en/instruments/contrabass-saxophone/