Features Bauhaus S-M2-E Professional Earth Aged Straight Soprano Saxophone Description Product Description PRO 'EARTH' SOPRANOS: The T-M2s tenor saxophone has been extremely well received by professional players. It incorporates a smooth action, quality materials and craftsmanship, a powerful timbre, and provides excellent intonation in all registers. The horn is responsive and stable with "Bags" of middle and purity, without being too bright - this is a contemporary sounding horn. Bauhaus SM2-E - Earth Series Pre-Aged Soprano Saxophone Description: Denuded of lacquer and plating, the Bauhaus Earth Series still has the quality of timbre and the big-bell oomph of the original Silver/gold series, but the sound is more focused and altogether darker; a velvety range of overtones with a more resonant growl in the lower register. The Earth saxophones? raw brass finish alters over time: gets better with age and helps create a unique look and feel to the saxophone. Brave the elements with the Earth Series. Get your hands dirty. Features: Crook/Octave Mechanism: Hand Engraved with Overslung Octave Key Key: High F# Key Keywork/Body Construction: Ribbed Construction Body Finish: Pre-aged, unlacquered body - a unique finish which will get better with age. Adjustment: Fine Steel Screws on Lower and Upper Stack Bell: Hand Hammered, Hand Engraved Standard Bell Keywork: Responsive and Positive; Ergonomic Thumb Rest & Thumb Hook Accessories: Hard Rubber 4C Mouthpiece, Metal Ligature, Cap, and Sling Case: Black "Trekking" Case with Large Pockets Specifications: Bell Diameter: 90mm Diameter Bell Keywork/Rods: Solid, 4.7mm Diameter Instrument Weight: 1.1kg Case Weight: 3.5kg Needle Springs: High Tensile Blue Steel Touch Pieces: Real, White Mother of Pearl Pads: Black Kangaroo Leather Pads with White Porcelain Resonator