The BetterSax Classic Curved Soprano
The BetterSax Classic Curved Soprano student saxophone boasts the same outstanding qualities that have made the company’s other models huge successes at Sweetwater. Like its stablemates, the curved soprano model was developed by the talented team at BetterSax, ensuring it meets the highest standards of performance and quality. The BetterSax Classic Curved Soprano features an advanced, lightweight construction that allows it to vibrate freely, without sacrificing durability. Along with that ease of playability, the Classic Curved Soprano takes design cues from pro-model saxes, namely the bore taper, neck design, blue steel springs, and Pisoni pads with metal resonators. With its beautiful lacquer body finish and meticulous keywork, the BetterSax Classic Curved Soprano saxophone looks and plays like an instrument that costs considerably more. And it sounds like one, too!
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Professional look, feel, and sound
Sax players want a cool-looking horn — and the BetterSax Classic Curved Soprano obliges. With its sumptuous, cognac-tinted lacquer finish, elegant engraving, and vintage-style underslung octave mechanism, it’s anything but your typical student band instrument! But looks aren’t everything, which is why the Classic Curved Soprano includes pro-level features that will satisfy demanding players. The bore is modeled after top-level pro saxophones for proper intonation and a rich, focused sound. Of course, none of that matters if the keys feel mushy under your fingers. That’s why this horn is equipped with carefully calibrated blue steel springs and quality Pisoni leather pads, which add to the pro-level feel. The pads are fitted with metal resonators that add the perfect amount of crispness to your every note for a big, vibrant, and commanding sound.
Ergonomic and sonic advantages
Taking up the soprano saxophone presents somewhat of an ergonomic challenge to even the most experienced alto or tenor players. Enter the curved soprano. The sleekly elegant, curvaceous lines of the BetterSax Classic Curved Soprano captivate the eye, but you’ll really be won over once you experience its balanced, nimble playability. Although all saxophones offer identical fingering, the straight soprano’s form factor dictates a different approach to holding it as you play. Some manufacturers offer curved soprano necks to position the horn at a lower angle for increased comfort; however, with its Classic Curved Soprano model, BetterSax has created a masterpiece of form, function, and sound. Due to its larger bore and bell, it presents a refreshingly different sonic experience — warmer and more full-bodied than its conventional, straight-bodied counterparts, while offering significantly increased projection.
Ready for your musical journey
The BetterSax Classic Curved Soprano saxophone comes with all the standard features a developing player needs. It’s built with an advanced mini-rib construction that begins as post-to-body at the top of the horn before transitioning to ribbed construction below the Bis-Bb key, combining the smooth airflow of post-to-body construction with the solid foundation of a ribbed design. With the addition of a high F# key, front F, and an adjustable thumb rest, you’ll have an instrument that’s well provisioned to launch you on your musical journey. The Classic Curved Soprano also comes with a mouthpiece, ligature, and a protective backpack-style case with ample storage space for sheet music, books, and accessories.
BetterSax: quality products for all players
Decades of teaching and professional performance have made Jay Metcalf a recognized authority on all things saxophone. With a formidable YouTube presence, Jay and his company BetterSax are dedicated to making the instrument accessible to more players. Jay’s extensive experience has informed the design of BetterSax horns and mouthpieces, which have garnered critical acclaim from educators and professional saxophonists alike. The introduction of BetterSax Jazz Reeds further expands the range with a line of premium organic reeds suitable for all saxophonists, from beginners to seasoned pros. Sweetwater is delighted to present to you the growing lineup of high-performance, high-value products from BetterSax.
BetterSax Classic Curved Soprano Saxophone Features:
- High-performance student Bb curved soprano saxophone
- Cognac-tinted lacquer for a striking, vintage look
- Elegant Classic series engraving
- Underslung octave key inspired by professional King and Yanagisawa saxes
- Advanced mini-rib construction that melds the benefits of post-to-body and ribbed construction
- Yellow brass body and neck
- Professional bore design modeled after top-model saxes
- High F# key, auxiliary front F key
- Adjustable thumb rest
- Blue steel springs
- Pisoni pads with metal resonators
- Softshell case and mouthpiece included
- Premium backpack-style soft case
- Included student mouthpiece, ligature, cap, reed, neck strap, cork grease, and polishing cloth
