Forestone RX Alto Sax - Red Brass, Unlacquered

The 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.

The 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.

Other 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.

This 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.

This 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.

Specifications:
Brand: Forestone
Model: RX
Instrument: Alto saxophone
Material: Red brass
Finish: Unlacquered
Pads: Pisoni Pro with metal resonators
Key touches: Mother of pearl
Springs: Blue steel
Tone holes: Rolled, soldered