This brass Saxophone measures 6 inches long and hangs from a gold cord. The Horn comes in a black leather gift case that measures 7 inches long, 3 inches deep and 2 inches high. The Horn rests inside the case, on a bed of dark red velour. This is the perfect gift for anyone who plays the Saxophone. Select this link to view our Miscellaneous Ornaments.
The Saxophone
The saxophone, referred to as the ‘Sax,’ is a conical bored instrument of the woodwind family. It is played with a single reed mouthpiece like the clarinet and is commonly associated with popular music, big band music, blues and jazz but was originally intended as both an orchestral and military band instrument. Select this link to view our Gold and Cream Ornaments.
The saxophones conical bore gives it acoustic properties more similar to the oboe, the difference being the oboe is a straight line cone and most saxophones have a number of curves. In the smallest sizes, the soprano and the sopranino, straight instruments are more common than curved ones, but larger sized instruments all appear with the familiar curve in the instruments neck and bow. This shape, with its large, upward facing bell and bent neck, was taken from the bass clarinet. A few straight alto and tenor saxophones have been made as novelties. A few straight baritone and C melody saxophones have occasionally been made a s custom instruments, but were never mass produced. Select this link to view our Gold and Red Ornaments.
Brass is used to make the body of the instrument, the pad cups which hold leather pads, the rods that connect the pads to the brass keys and the posts that hold the rods and keys in place. The screw pins that connect the rods to the posts and the springs that cause keys to return to their place after being released, are generally made of steel or on inexpensive saxophones, aluminum. Since 1920, nearly all saxophones have key touches, smooth decorative pieces placed where the fingers will touch the instrument, made of either plastic or mother of pearl. Other materials have been tried with varying degrees of success, as with the 1950’s plastic saxophones made by the Grafton Company and the rare wooden saxophones. A few companies have made some models from bronze which is claimed to produce a warmer sound. Some manufacturers have made saxophone necks or entire instruments out of sterling silver. Select this link to view our Santa Ornaments.
Nickel silver also has been used. Some say these instruments have a brighter or more powerful sound. Select this link to view our Sports Ornaments.