J Michael Alto Saxophone AL-900S

A silver model that seeks richer overtones and expressive power. A high-end model of the J. Michael saxophone developed with the premise of long-term use in club activities. Developed together with professional musicians, it can meet even higher performance demands. It also features the standard HighF# and front F keys on modern saxophones. It is easy to express delicate nuances, and is recommended not only for brass bands but also for those who enjoy solos and ensembles. The tube body is made of brass, which is the most common material for saxophones. Produces a bright and firm tone typical of a saxophone. The color is a beautiful silver plated finish. It combines the softness and power unique to silver plating. The neck, which greatly affects the tone of the saxophone, uses a special process (acoustic annealing) to remove processing stress from the material. By performing acoustic annealing, we succeeded in obtaining richer overtones. Emphasizing the balance between the connection between high- and mid-range sounds and the resonance of low ranges, we have adopted a combination of a resin thumb rest and a brass thumb hook. The pads are leather pads (manufactured by Pisoni in Italy) that provide good sound and are highly durable. Adopts a metal resonator for brighter sound. [Set contents] Alto saxophone body, case, mouthpiece set (mouthpiece, ligature, cap), 2 reeds, neck strap, cleaning cloth, instruction manual, warranty, fingering chart