Stephanhouser SAS1000LQ Alto Saxophone (Lacquer)
The Stephanhouser SAS1000 series alto sax sets itself apart from the competition ins several important ways. The three patented features are decided improvements, since they each contribute to the sound quality, durability and value of the instrument. More importantly however, is the design of the instrument itself. Before the very first Stephanhouser saxophone went into production, many prototypes were built and tested by professional players. The result of this reasearch is an instrument with acoustic (tone and intonation) qualities rivalling those of saxophones several times the price. The Stephanhouser SAS1000 series with its great sound and patented features is truly a great value.
- Body,bell, bow, neck made from European brass for more resonance
- Stephanhouser patented forged neck key and pivot for increased durability
- Stephanhouser patented one piece bow design for increased durability and resonance
- Stephanhouser patented screwless pivot system compensates for wear, and makes repairs easier
- Nickel silver dished finger buttons do not wear or break, and cradle fingers
- Includes molded plastic hard shell case, hard rubber mouthpiece, cap, ligature, reed, neckstrap, corkgrease, polish cloth
US Patented ScrewLess Pin Design
The Stephanhöuser patented ScrewLess system is a unique system that uses no pivot screws in the posts rods. We have developed an extremely secure stainless steel spring loaded system that virtually eliminates sloppy mechanism due to wear. Repair techs love the ease of servicing. Available on SAS 1000 and SAS 1500 series altos.
US Patented One Piece Bow
Stephanhöuser has developed a patented procedure that allows us to produce a bow that is manufactured with one piece of bell brass. This gives this portion of the instrument much more strength and resonating qualities. Available on SAS 1000 and SAS 1500 series
US Patented Octave Key Design
We have also developed a patented neck key and pivot design. This normally vulnerable and critical component is rock solid and precise on the Stephanhöuser SAS 1000 and SAS 1500 series.
Unique Key and Button Design
All Stephanhöuser saxophones boast power forged keys and "retro" styled key buttons. These buttons are machined from solid bell brass and are individually contoured for exact finger placement. Available on all Stephanhöuser Saxophones
Specifications:
- Patented Stephanhöuser Screw-Less System
- Patented Stephanhöuser Neck Key
- One-Piece Bow
- High F# Key
- No Engraving
- Post to Body Construction
- Deluxe ABS Case
