Saxophones Soprano - curiosity.....

[LisaP2026]

Currently learning alto but thinking about hiring a sop just to see what it's like but have a couple of questions.....

1) is sop more difficult to play than an alto?

2) have heard that they are more prone to going out of tune - is this the case?

3) would you recommend a straight or a curvie to try?

Or would you suggest sticking with the alto until more competent......?

 

[Stephen Howard]

A lovely report from a guy who knows how to use his hands and his brains to work on physical things.

One of these days, Stephen, I'll end up passing thru the UK, and if you'll have me, I'll bring you a pastry and we can have a cuppa and tell each other some lies.

If you want lies then a cuppa won't cut the mustard - it has to be a beer!

 

[Colin the Bear]

If you want lies then a cuppa won't cut the mustard - it has to be a beer!

Lightweight😉

 

[Colin the Bear]

So nice to hear the Startone sop measured up. My Startone bari is still working well after nearly four years. The only thing I've replaced is the spit valve pad.

Keep it quiet or the price will go up. 😉