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New Antigua black nickel & gold soprano sax /Selmer kit
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| New Antigua Bb Straight Soprano
MODEL # SS4290BQ
with Selmer sax care kit
Retail: $1,990.00
New Antigua black nickel & gold soprano sax
with Selmer sax care kit
HIGH " F#" KEY AND HIGH "G" KEY
HIGHLY ENGRAVED BELL AND BODY
Model SS4290BQ (A590-BN) Black Nickel with Lacquered Key
Antigua Pro Bb Soprano - Straight
Professional musicians search for an instrument
they can develop a special bond with,
one that becomes an extension of themselves.
The Antigua SS4290BQ is the horn to fill that role.
Contemporary design, premium materials,
impeccable craftsmanship and road-worthy reliability
team up to make the SS4290BQ a classic.
From the closely guarded processes of annealing the body,
the shape of the bore,
the size and placement of the body ribs,
to balanced spring tensions,
no amount of detail is spared in the making of the SS4290BQ.
To enhance the versatility of the SS4290BQ
we include both straight and curved necks,
as well as a high G key.
To cap it off, the Antigua SS4290BQ
receives exquisite hand engraving
and is available in a variety of beautiful finishes.
The SS4290BQ is completed with a Black Nickel-Plated body
and lacquered brass keys.
The former model number of the SS4290BQ was A590-BN
Specifications
Annealed yellow brass body, bell, and necks
Black Nickel-Plated body with lacquered brass keys
Extensive hand engraving
Fully ribbed construction
Power forged keys
High F# key
High G key
Adjustable contoured thumb rest
2 interchangeable necks - straight and curved
Tilting low Bb spatula
Contoured palm keys
Premium leather pads with domed metal resonators
4C Mouthpiece
Durable ABS hard-shell case
Antigua 5 + 1 Year Limited Warranty(U.S.A. Only)
Antigua Winds Inc.
5806 La Colonia San Antonio, Texas 78218 U.S.A
From flutes and clarinets,
trumpets and trombones and our superb line of
saxophones,
Antigua instruments can endure the rigors of the educational market
while displaying the refinement found in more expensive models.
Sought after by performing artists worldwide,
our instruments continue to withstand the test of time.
The heritage of Antigua Winds began in the 1950s
when Fred Hoey
started his career in the band instrument business.
Launched in 1991 by the late entrepreneur,
the San Antonio, Texas
based company has built a quiet following,
supplying quality band instruments
to students and professional musicians alike.
Antigua is unique in its marketplace in the way it hand tests its products.
Every instrument is shop adjusted by qualified,
professional technicians and musicians.
Once adjusted, the instrument is checked for playability
and tuning before it is prepared for shipment.
Dedication to reliable service is our focus.
Most orders are available for immediate delivery to our customers.
Every attempt is made to provide the most expeditious service possible,
and all instruments are supported through our warranty program.
We work with our customers to determine the products and services
that will be the most advantageous for them.
Antigua Winds is also rich in its resources for growth.
From meeting the financial arrangements to fitting the specific needs
of the U.S. educational market to acquiring facilities
to accommodate future business to expanding manufacturing
through a new research and development department,
Antigua works to provide resources that benefit its customers.
Commitment
Our products are intended to be used and enjoyed by people of all ages
from young children to mature adults.
We have instruments with which to begin,
grow and flourish.
Each instrument is crafted to provide years of play.
From flutes and clarinets, trumpets and trombones
and our superb line of
saxophones,
Antigua instruments can endure the rigors of the educational market
while displaying the refinement found in more expensive models.
Sought after by performing artists worldwide, our instruments continue to withstand the test of time.
Antigua musical instruments deliver the clear sound and smooth playability
that great musicians count on. Seen and heard in venues worldwide,
Antigua resounds quality.
Customer Feedback from Antigua Artists:
Randy Janoski – The Antigua Soprano SS3286LQ (A586-LQ) .
“I had not played soprano in performances for several years
then in 2007 I began a search for a new soprano
that led me through several manufactures.”
Randy came to the 2008 summer NAMM in Nashville
and met Randy Huey of Antigua Winds. Janoski recalls,
“I was immediately impressed with Antigua’s line of sopranos.
Randy Huey confirmed the research I had done about Antigua Winds’
commitment to quality and enlightened me about the different model features
of the entire saxophone line.
I played the SS4290LQ, SS3286LQ and SS3282LQ,
unlike some other manufactures that increase quality and finish
as their models progress upward;
I saw a difference with Antigua in that all their offerings
had superb fit and finishes, ergonomics and excellent engraving.
The best aspect though is the sound.
The tone, timbre and intonation of the Antigua sopranos had everything
I had been searching for and for me the
SS3286LQ was the perfect find!”
“The soprano saxophone is so difficult to play well.
With a lot of sopranos your concentration level has to be so high
in order to overcome intonation concerns
and the all too prevalent nasal tendencies
your performance suffers, at least to your own ears!
With the Antigua soprano I am able to easily achieve the nuances of sound
and melody substance I strive to inject into my performances.”
Micole Kaar – For the second year in a row,
Mikole Kaar demonstrated several wood wind instruments –
primarily playing the Antigua A590-BC PRO Soprano Saxophone,
and the PRO Power Bell alto and tenor, A521-BCGK and
A551-BCGK instruments in the Antigua Winds booth at NAMM 2006.
He really enjoys the playability and the dark sound emanating from the black chrome finished
Antigua PRO horns. “Mikole is a great jazz musician in the tradition of
Sonny Rollins and Stan Getz”
Paul Hanson, Jazz Bassoonist,
Bela Fleck Band. Born in New York City,
Mikole began studying the clarinet at age 9.
He attended California State University, Northridge,
and the Dick G–rove School of Music,
while cramming in private lessons with
Warren Marsh, Don Menza, and Charlie Shoemake.
Mikole departed his jazz roots in the 70’s
to play with
the Drifters,
The Coasters,
Ink Spots,
Platters,
Al Wilson,
The Temptations and even did a date or two with
Joe Cocker.
After playing jazz and touring in Europe in 1985,
he released several albums which include
“Back to the Heart”, “Victory in the Morning”,
“A Fifth of Midnight”, and most recently “Six Horn Strut”.
His clarinet days have evolved to include an array of horns,
including tenor sax, soprano sax, flute, and bassoon.
He uses all of his instruments to express his unique voice.
Formerly president of the San Diego Jazz Artists Guild,
Mikole currently resides in southern California.
Paul Coats – I am very pleased with my new Antigua A590-LQ soprano saxophone.
This soprano has two necks, straight and curved, and is keyed up to high G.
Fit and finish areexcellent, top-notch. It is also beautifully and extensively engraved.
But it is in the playing that this soprano really shines.
The bore shape provides good octave to octave intonation.
The palm keys and high A do not tend to sharpness as do many sopranos.
The tone is warm and rich like a small sax… not at all nasa or “oboe-ish”.
The key layout of this instrument is very good, and one of the few saxes
that I have not had to add risers to the palm and side keys.
The keys lie under the fingers just where you expect them to be.
I also had the opportunity to extensively play test the Antigua A582-LQ
(one piece straight body keyed to high F#) and A586-LQ (two necks, high F# key).
These two sopranos have the same fine fit and finish, and engraving as the Antigua A590-LQ.
The A582-LQ and the A586-LQ share the same warm,
saxy tone and excellent intonation present in the A590-LQ.
I have been playing the Antigua A530-SP silver plated alto saxophone
for several years now.
Besides the striking appearance (silver with lacquered keys),
this alto has wonderful tone and intonation.
With many altos today, in order to get the middle D
(which tends to be sharp on many saxophones)
to play well in tune, the low D is very flat.
This makes it necessary to add the low C# key
for pitch correction for sustained low D tones.
However with this instrument and it’s sister, the A530-SPC
(silver plated body and keys), this is unnecessary.
Both D’s play well in tune. Another problem note,
the upper register A tends to sharpness on many saxophones,
but not on the A530-SP alto.
Other altos I have played were as much as 15 cents sharp
in the upper register, as compared to the low register.
The A530-SP Advanced alto does not exhibit this problem,
and has excellent octave to octave intonation.
The tone of the Antigua A530-SP is dark and rich,
and just right for playing in my saxophone ensemble.
But this sax has good projection for lead alto or solo work
the Antigua A530 does it all and does it well.
Paul Coats at www.saxontheweb.net/Coats/.
Paul often plays for us at our TMEA and TBA shows
and is an ardent supporter of Antigua from Metarie, LA.
Steve Clarke – Steve Clarke, recipient of 5 Minnesota Music Awards for
“Horn Player of the Year”, recently played the new Limited Edition PRO Power Bell
Tenor A551-LTD at the NAMM 2006 show.
“You (Antigua Winds) have a very nice tenor.
I was impressed with the sound, feel and playability of the horn I tried out -
a Limited Edition Antigua PRO Power Bell Tenor;
and was even able to hit a double high "A" (above high "F").
Steve plays tenor, soprano, baritone,
flute and alto flute and has appeared on about 50 recordings and
continues to add more recordings, commercials and jingles.
Steve and his band called "The Working Stiffs",
www.workingstiffs.org,
have received 2 Minnesota Music Awards
with 4 nominations in their 3 year history.
They just released their first CD "Metropolitan".
Jack R. Waas – Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Swarthmore College,
1990; M.S., University of Michigan, 1992; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1997.
As you may have noticed from the relevant threads,
I am now a happy owner of an Antigua A586-BC Soprano!
I brought it to church today and I can’t overstate how impressed I was with it,
so much easier to manage than my Pan American (Conn) soprano.
Also, I’ve always wanted a black nickel sax!
GREAT! Man, are these some really nice little saxes or WHAT?
I play in church, too, with organ and choir.
Playing with organ, that will
REALLY keep you honest about intonation, huh?
Antigua musical instruments deliver the clear sound
and smooth playability that great musicians count on.
Seen and heard in venues worldwide, Antigua resounds quality.
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Dominic's Sale Price: $1599.00
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