{"title":"Professional Instruments","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Collection of fantastic professional level woodwind instruments. We are careful to curate what we stock, and give every instrument a thorough set up to make sure it can play it's best.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"muramatsu-exiii","title":"Muramatsu EXiii","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMuramatsu has been building some of the finest flutes in the world since 1923, and the EX is where that craftsmanship becomes accessible. It's their most economical model — but that description only tells you where it sits in the lineup, not what it actually is. The EX is a fully handcrafted instrument built to the same quality standard as everything above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe headjoint is hand-cut solid silver — the most important single element of a flute's tone. Each one is carefully cut and matched to its body, which means the response and tonal character are optimised for that specific instrument rather than assembled from interchangeable parts. The silver-clad body and key mechanism are the same reliable mechanism Muramatsu uses on their most expensive professional flutes. There's no separate entry-level mechanism here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe silver headjoint offers a light blowing feel and a rich, three-dimensional sound. The tone is naturally dark and warm with a flexible dynamic range — the kind of sound that encourages expressive playing rather than working against it. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Muramatsu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52908070863016,"sku":"","price":7028.31,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9629\/5848\/files\/Muramatsu_GXii.png?v=1777331348"},{"product_id":"classical-limited-bb-clarinet","title":"Classical Limited Bb Clarinet","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe step from student to professional clarinet is one of the most significant equipment decisions a player makes. The Classical Limited was designed to make that step as accessible as possible — a genuine entry-professional instrument built from the same quality materials as higher-tier models, at a price that doesn't ask players to wait until they can afford something better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe body is aged grenadilla, the same premium wood used in professional instruments that cost significantly more. The poly-cylindrical bore steps between two bore sizes as you move through the instrument, stabilizing intonation and airflow as you transition between notes. The result is a warm, centred tone with a tonal colour and flexibility that goes well beyond what most instruments at this price point deliver. It responds evenly across all registers without the patches of resistance or instability that frustrate advancing players on cheaper instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Bb is the foundation of clarinet playing — the instrument every player spends the most time on, the one that shows up in every ensemble context from concert band to orchestra to chamber music. Getting a well-made Bb at an accessible price matters, and the Classical Limited delivers that without asking you to compromise on tone or build quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTwo grenadilla barrels — 65mm and 66mm — are included for accurate intonation across different tuning situations. The alternate Ab\/Eb key comes standard. Silver-plated keywork throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe best value in the entry-professional clarinet market, and an instrument that plays beyond its price point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54731584569512,"sku":null,"price":3495.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9629\/5848\/files\/Classical-Limited-Professional-Black-Clarinet-1_e5a0c558-27fe-4fea-9571-7046da89963f.jpg?v=1764789422"},{"product_id":"classical-limited-c-clarinet","title":"Classical Limited A Clarinet","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe step from student to professional clarinet is one of the most significant equipment decisions a player makes. The Classical Limited was designed to make that step as accessible as possible — a genuine entry-professional instrument built from the same quality materials as higher-tier models, at a price that doesn't ask players to wait until they can afford something better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe body is aged grenadilla, the same premium wood used in professional instruments that cost significantly more. The poly-cylindrical bore steps between two bore sizes as you move through the instrument, stabilizing intonation and airflow as you move between notes. The result is a warm, centred tone with a tonal colour and flexibility that goes beyond what most instruments at this price deliver. It responds evenly across all registers without the uneven patches that frustrate advancing players on cheaper instruments.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe A clarinet version is particularly valuable for players moving into orchestral and chamber repertoire, where the A is essential and intonation demands are high. Having a well-made A at this price point removes a significant barrier for serious students and early-career professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTwo grenadilla barrels — 65mm and 66mm — are included for accurate intonation in different tuning situations. The alternate Ab\/Eb key comes standard, adding technical flexibility that advancing players will use regularly. Silver-plated keywork throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIts refined response and resonance allow musicians to explore a full spectrum of sound without compromise — and without paying professional prices to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54732298092712,"sku":null,"price":4285.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9629\/5848\/files\/Classical-Limited-Professional-Black-Clarinet-1_e5a0c558-27fe-4fea-9571-7046da89963f.jpg?v=1764789422"},{"product_id":"firebird-clarinet","title":"Firebird Clarinet","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Firebird is what happens when a clarinet manufacturer looks at the best of French and German design traditions and asks what a professional clarinet could be if you combined the two intentionally. After years of development, Royal Global built something genuinely new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe double register mechanism is the feature players notice first. Most clarinets struggle with throat Bb — it's flat, it's stuffy, and it demands compensation. The Firebird's double register key addresses that directly, giving you a throat Bb that speaks cleanly and sits in tune with the rest of the instrument. The semi-automatic G\/D vent on the lower joint goes further. Adjustable by screw, it can be opened or closed depending on what you need from the instrument — more projection and clarity when the music calls for it, more sweetness and colour when it doesn't. One instrument, adjustable to different playing contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe poly-cylindrical bore steps between two bore sizes as you move through the instrument, improving intonation across registers and giving the tone a rich, warm core with strong centred projection. Playing it feels similar to the Buffet Festival — a clean sound with a lot of colour and a response that holds focus without closing off the dynamic range.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRose gold posts with silver-plated keys. Highest quality aged grenadilla. Two grenadilla barrels (65mm and 66mm) included for tuning flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOne of the best values in professional clarinets available today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54732312281256,"sku":null,"price":7206.72,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9629\/5848\/files\/Firebird-Professional-Black-Clarinet_2-1.jpg?v=1764790093"},{"product_id":"polaris-bass-clarinet","title":"Polaris Bass Clarinet","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMost professional bass clarinets ask you to pay professional prices for professional features. The Royal Global Polaris doesn't. It's built from aged grenadilla with a specification that matches or exceeds what top-tier instruments offer, at a price point that makes it accessible to serious players who don't want to compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe poly-cylindrical bore design provides additional intonation support and greater tonal consistency across the full range of the instrument. The sound is warm, resonant, and colourful — full in the low register, even and responsive as you move up. The adjustable slide neck makes tuning fast and precise, which matters on an instrument where intonation adjustments are constant throughout a rehearsal or performance. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe keywork is built to a professional standard throughout. Metal thumb rollers, silver-plated keys, blue steel springs, and leather pads with resonators — features that are usually reserved for instruments costing significantly more. The 2026 update brings a refined bore for superior response and agility across all registers, paired with a Thumb Low Eb configuration for greater flexibility in the low register. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor orchestral players, pit work, and anyone who needs a bass clarinet that performs reliably at a high level every time they pick it up, the Polaris is the straightforward answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIncludes two floor pegs (short and long), leather gig case with backpack straps, and Royal Global's 3-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54732344066216,"sku":null,"price":10323.82,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9629\/5848\/files\/royal-global-polaris-bass-clarinet-side-profile.jpg?v=1764790377"},{"product_id":"buffet-r13","title":"Buffet R13","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe R13 is one of the most important clarinets ever made. Introduced in 1955 and refined through the decades that followed, it became the standard-bearer for professional Bb clarinet playing worldwide — the instrument found in orchestras, conservatories, and on recordings that defined what classical clarinet sounds like. A well-made R13 from the early 1960s represents the model at one of its most celebrated periods, before manufacturing changes in later decades altered the character players loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSerial #73223 dates to 1962. It has been fully restored in our shop — all new leather pads, keys mechanically fit, fresh corks throughout, oiled and cleaned. The result is a vintage R13 that plays with the reliability and feel of a modern instrument while keeping everything that makes an instrument from this era worth seeking out: the response, the tone, the character that players who know this clarinet specifically ask for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis instrument is ready to play. No waiting on a restoration queue, no surprises when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf you've been looking for a vintage R13 but didn't want to gamble on an unrestored horn, this is the right way to buy one. A full mechanical restoration means you're getting the instrument at its best — not what it was, but what it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffet","offers":[{"title":"Serial #95162 - 1967","offer_id":55207539146920,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Serial #73223 - 1962","offer_id":55207539179688,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9629\/5848\/files\/Buffet_R13.jpg?v=1777334587"},{"product_id":"muramatsu-gxii","title":"Muramatsu GXii","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"one_third\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMuramatsu has been making some of the finest flutes in the world since 1923, and the GX sits at the heart of their lineup — a professional instrument at a price that makes it genuinely accessible. It's one of the most popular Muramatsu models worldwide, and it's easy to understand why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe headjoint is hand-cut solid silver. That matters because the headjoint is where your tone begins — it shapes the colour, response, and dynamic range of everything that follows. A hand-cut solid silver headjoint gives you warmth, depth, and a tonal spectrum that silver-plated or silver-tipped headjoints simply can't replicate. The solid silver body reinforces that character throughout the full range of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe key mechanism is the same handmade mechanism used on Muramatsu's top professional flutes — silver-clad, precise, and built for technique. It moves well, feels even across all keys, and holds up over years of serious playing. This isn't a mechanism built down to a price point. It's the same standard Muramatsu applies to instruments that cost significantly more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis GXii is configured with standard wall tubing, offset G, and split E — a practical, player-friendly setup that works well for advancing students and professional players alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery Muramatsu we sell is inspected and tested by our Muramatsu-certified technician before it leaves the shop. It arrives ready to play, not just ready to unbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Muramatsu","offers":[{"title":"Open Hole + B-Foot +Offset G","offer_id":55282155323560,"sku":null,"price":10267.01,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Open Hole + B-Foot +Offset G + Split E","offer_id":55282155356328,"sku":null,"price":10883.03,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9629\/5848\/files\/Muramatsu_GXii.png?v=1777331348"},{"product_id":"forestone-rx-tenor-sax-red-brass-unlacquered","title":"Forestone RX Tenor Sax - Red Brass, Unlacquered","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Forestone RX is the flagship model in Forestone's saxophone line, built around a set of design choices aimed at a bigger, more focused tone and a faster response than typical production horns. This unit is built in red brass and left unlacquered, giving the bare metal direct contact with the air column. Players who prefer unlacquered horns often describe a more immediate, open feel under the fingers and a quicker breakdown of the sound, with this Red Brass version leaning toward a warmer, darker core compared to the standard yellow brass RX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe RX series uses rolled tone holes, soldered rather than drawn, which gives a flatter, more even seat for the pads and keeps the tone holes repairable over the life of the horn. The brass itself is a specific alloy of 73% copper and 27% zinc, developed through testing to give a rich, distinct tonal character. The body, bow, bell, and neck go through a cryogenic treatment, where the metal is brought down to 196 degrees below zero in liquid nitrogen to tighten and unify the molecular structure, similar in principle to traditional metal tempering.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOther build details carried across the RX line include a hybrid post construction, full rib construction on both the top and bottom stack, an adjustable metal thumb hook, and blue steel springs. Pads are Pisoni Pro with metal resonators, fitted and adjusted by Atsushi Watanabe, who oversees assembly on the full RX series. Key touches are genuine mother of pearl, and the bell and neck carry hand engraving. The horn includes a detachable, engraved bell and is built with a high F# key.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eForestone Saxophones combine the unparalleled precision for which Japanese saxophones are known, with features such as rolled tone holes (RX Series), Cryogenic treatment to increase resonance, Pisoni Pro pads, and premium setups performed by master craftsman, Atsushi Watanabe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis saxophone suits a player looking for a professional-level horn with a distinct unlacquered finish and a strong, centered tone, whether for jazz, commercial work, or classical playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Forestone\u003cbr\u003eModel: RX\u003cbr\u003eInstrument: Tenor saxophone\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Red brass\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Unlacquered\u003cbr\u003ePads: Pisoni Pro with metal resonators\u003cbr\u003eKey touches: Mother of pearl\u003cbr\u003eSprings: Blue steel\u003cbr\u003eTone holes: Rolled, soldered\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forestone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55628828541096,"sku":null,"price":8972.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9629\/5848\/files\/DSC07386.jpg?v=1782914650"},{"product_id":"forestone-rx-alto-sax-red-brass-unlacquered","title":"Forestone RX Alto Sax - Red Brass, Unlacquered","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Forestone RX is the flagship model in Forestone's saxophone lineup, designed around a bigger, more focused tone and a faster response than typical production horns. This unit is built in red brass and left unlacquered, putting the bare metal in direct contact with the air column. Players who favor unlacquered horns often describe a more immediate feel and a quicker breakdown of the sound, and the red brass alloy here leans the tone warmer and darker than the standard yellow brass RX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe RX series uses rolled tone holes that are soldered rather than drawn, giving a flatter, more even pad seat and keeping the tone holes repairable over the life of the horn. The brass itself is a specific alloy of 73% copper and 27% zinc, developed through testing to produce a rich, distinct tonal character. The body, bow, bell, and neck go through a cryogenic treatment, where the metal is brought down to 196 degrees below zero in liquid nitrogen, tightening and unifying the molecular structure in a process similar in principle to traditional metal tempering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOther build details carried across the RX line include a hybrid post construction, full rib construction on both the top and bottom stack, an adjustable metal thumb hook, and blue steel springs. Pads are Pisoni Pro with metal resonators, fitted and adjusted under the same assembly process used across the full RX series. Key touches are genuine mother of pearl, and the bell and neck carry hand engraving. The bell is detachable and engraved, and the horn is built with a high F# key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eForestone Saxophones combine the unparalleled precision for which Japanese saxophones are known, with features such as rolled tone holes (RX Series), Cryogenic treatment to increase resonance, Pisoni Pro pads, and premium setups performed by master craftsman, Atsushi Watanabe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis alto suits a player looking for a professional-level horn with a distinct unlacquered finish and a strong, centered tone, whether for jazz, commercial work, or classical playing. It's also a good option for a player already on a Forestone tenor who wants a matching response and tonal character on alto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Forestone\u003cbr\u003eModel: RX\u003cbr\u003eInstrument: Alto saxophone\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Red brass\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Unlacquered\u003cbr\u003ePads: Pisoni Pro with metal resonators\u003cbr\u003eKey touches: Mother of pearl\u003cbr\u003eSprings: Blue steel\u003cbr\u003eTone holes: Rolled, soldered\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forestone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55628849971368,"sku":null,"price":7103.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9629\/5848\/files\/DSC07368.jpg?v=1782914922"},{"product_id":"forestone-gx-tenor-sax-cognac-vintage-no-lacquer","title":"Forestone GX Tenor Sax","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Forestone GX is built as an entry point into Forestone's professional saxophone line, carrying many of the same design choices found on the flagship RX at a more accessible level. This Vintage Cognac finish leaves the horn unlacquered, giving it a warm, aged copper-brown look rather than the brighter, glossier tone of the standard Cognac Lacquered version. It's a finish built for players who want a horn that looks like it's already been played for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe body is yellow brass, with an engraved, detachable bell. The GX uses a special engineered hybrid post construction together with a cryogenic FVCT treatment on the neck, a process that brings the metal down to extreme cold to tighten and stabilize its structure, aimed at improving response and consistency across the horn. Pads are Pisoni with metal resonators, springs are blue steel, and the thumb hook is adjustable metal. The body uses full rib construction on both the top and bottom stack, and the horn includes a high F# key.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTonally, this Vintage Cognac finish is described as giving a big, warm core sound that's easy to modulate, with enough flexibility to move across playing styles without feeling locked into one tonal character. It suits funk and contemporary playing as comfortably as it does more traditional jazz settings. Key touches are genuine mother of pearl, and the body carries hand engraving. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis unit is new and unused. It will go through our standard play-test and adjustment process before it ships, the same as every horn that leaves our shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis tenor is a good fit for a player who wants a distinctive vintage look paired with modern Japanese build quality, or for someone stepping up from a student-level horn who wants better pads, better materials, and a more refined feel without jumping straight to the flagship RX price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: Forestone\u003cbr\u003eModel: GX\u003cbr\u003eInstrument: Tenor saxophone\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Vintage Cognac, unlacquered\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Yellow brass\u003cbr\u003ePads: Pisoni with metal resonators\u003cbr\u003eKey touches: Mother of pearl\u003cbr\u003eSprings: Blue steel\u003cbr\u003eBell: Engraved, detachable\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forestone","offers":[{"title":"Cognac Vintage","offer_id":55652483661992,"sku":null,"price":6101.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cognac Vintage with Silver Keys","offer_id":55652483694760,"sku":null,"price":6101.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9629\/5848\/files\/DSC07385.jpg?v=1782914524"},{"product_id":"forestone-rx-alto-sax-red-brass-unlacquered-1","title":"Forestone GX Alto Sax","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Forestone GX alto saxophone is the professional model in Forestone's Japanese lineup, designed around a warm, centered tone with a responsive feel across the full range of the horn. This unit comes in Vintage Cognac, an unlacquered finish with an aged copper look that sits between the brightness of gold lacquer and the rawness of a bare metal horn, visually and sonically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe GX is built with a hybrid post construction and undergoes cryogenic FVCT treatment on the neck, a process that stabilizes the molecular structure of the metal at extreme cold, aimed at improving projection and responsiveness. On alto, the Vintage Cognac finish produces a big, warm core sound that stays flexible and easy to shape across dynamic levels, from soft, round ballad tone to a fuller, more open sound when pushed. 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