Tenor saxophones, a bigger, more booming or huskier tone than altos and, as such, have become the main voice of blues, rock & roll, swing and commercial music.
Tenor saxophones also take more airflow but with the right reed and mouthpiece they shouldn’t really be significantly harder work for an enthusiastic beginner. With its rich, smoky tone and warmth, for many people the tenor is the definitive sax sound.
The tenor and the alto are the two most commonly used saxophones. The tenor is pitched in the key of Bb (while the alto is pitched in the key of Eb), and written as a transposing instrument in the treble clef, sounding an octave and a major second lower than the written pitch.
All models in the Odyssey range of high quality brass band and orchestral instruments have been meticulously designed down to the finest details by Peter Pollard. It’s hardly surprising that, with over 50 years experience and having listened to the ‘wants’ of countless high profile musicians, this master craftsman is one of the most sought after custom brass and woodwind builders in the world.
At Odyssey, we recognise the significant contribution that an instrument makes to the willingness of a student to persevere, practice, pursue the process of learning to control and master the instrument, enjoy making music and progress. With this in mind, all of our Saxophone family have been tested in France, at BG, and fitted with the best BG Ligatures possible for each instrument.
With a luscious Distressed/Brushed brass lacquered body, and parts, the aesthetics of the 'Bb' Tenor Saxophone from the Odyssey Symphonique Series speak for themselves.
A real eye catcher without doubt, but it’s also the performance to cost ratio that make this beautiful Tenor Sax a winner. Players from students to seriously professional musicians have commented on the excellent response, it has been designed to provide comfort and security when performing in the high register, while maintaining a beautiful warm sound in any range. With superb intonation . As with all Odyssey instruments only the highest quality materials are chosen in the construction.
Strong & Durable Body
This instrument has been designed with affordability, durability and comfort in mind. The body is fully braced. double stayed keys for strength helping it stand up to the demands of regular play and transport. The adjustable thumb rest, bell joint, neck and stack adjusting screws can be used to make the set-up more comfortable. The saxophone's Distressed/Brushed brass body is finished with a protective lacquer.
Smooth Response & Tone
Blue steel springs provide a robust and durable action and give a brightness and snap to the instrument's sound whilst domed reflectors aid projection. This Sax has a light, free blowing response that will reward new players with excellent intonation and a stability and evenness throughout the registers. Precision drawn tone holes allow maximum air passage through the instrument.
As a company producing some of the world’s finest brasswindinstruments, Odyssey recognise the fact that protection whilst travelling with a delicate instrument is paramount. To ensure players can maintain a high standard with this instrument, Odyssey has included gloves, cleaning cloth, cork grease and neck sling. A plush lined, Zero-gravity ‘backpack’ hard foam, canvas covered case with shoulder straps takes all the worry out of commuting with such a delicate instrument.
Specification
- Brass body
- Distressed, brushed and lacquered
- Quality Italian pads and springs
- Double stayed keys
- Mouthpiece and cap
- BG – LDT1 Duo Metal Ligature
- Zero-gravity ‘backpack’ hard foam, plush lined, canvas covered case with shoulder straps
- Accessories: Gloves, cleaning cloth, cork grease, neck sling
Taking proper care of your instrument will also help you produce the best sound quality possible, we recommend Odyssey and Ultra-Pure brand accessories.
Odyssey Brasswind is designed and created by UK Master Craftsman Peter Pollard and the UK Odyssey design team.
