Features Bauhaus BS-Y Original Baritone Saxophone and Case Description Product Description ORIGINAL BARITONES: The Bauhaus Baritone saxophone has a wealth of different features and is now also available in lacquer. FEATURES Three-vent octave mechanism - helps to facilitate clarity and tuning when playing G, G# and A with the octave key High F# Key Ribbed Construction Adjustable key guard felts for venting and tuning Double Hinge on Low A to create lightness of action Double key arm on low C Water key for elimination of condensation Three-point bell to body bracing Lyre Box Hand hammered detachable bell Ergonomic adjustable Thumb Hook Detachable, adjustable "spike" - useful for players who need extra support Mouthpiece, Ligature & Cap Black Wood-framed Case - Carry Handles - Wheels for greater mobility! SPECIFICATIONS Bell Diameter 172mm Robust Brass Keywork 5mm Diameter Body Material - Bronze 93% Copper/ 5% Zinc/ 2% Tin 5.8kg Instrument Weight Blue Steel Needle Springs Domed metal resonators - leather pads Key of Eb - Range Low A to High F# Bauhaus' claim that the keywork is "robust" is not idle. It is much like the rest of the saxophone - made skillfully, of quality materials, and built to last. The Legendary Bobby Wellins Bauhaus are honoured and somewhat awed by the joining of their first major endorsee - Bobby Wellins - who has been impressing critics and inspiring players for over 50 years: "His influence and importance to several generations of British jazz musicians and improvisers is obvious just by checking out how many of them mention him as either an influence, collaborator, teacher -- or all three." Eugene Chadbourne, All Music Guide