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C Melody Saxophone Forum / Neck Straight versus Curved / Buescher Curved Neck

Wade Walker User ID: 7350653	Oct 4th 7:47 PM I have a 1921 Buescher Lacquer C-Tenor that has a curved neck. It was re-lacquered 20 or more years ago based upon the aged look of the lacquer. Check out the "My collection of Saxophones" on my website for pictures. Anyway, it plays easily, and in tune! It is comfortable, and feels like a slightly smaller version of a standard Bb tenor. The only problem with it is that the height of the curved neck interferes with reading the bottom half of the sheet music on the stand in front of me when I am standing. I guess I need a taller stand.
curved neck User ID: 8959213	Feb 1st 9:38 AM My Wurlitzer has a curved neck also. I like the "deeper" sound produced by the curved neck. However, I agree it is a challenge to read the lower part of the sheet music on a stand! I've tried a couple of things and am getting the hang of it. I also find it 'challenging' to play C#!!
curved neck User ID: 8959213	Feb 1st 9:40 AM It's worth all the effort, though.
Wade Walker User ID: 2442714	Feb 1st 3:01 PM I just got my C-Tenor back from the shop. A couple of new pads, and a complete adjustment. I can't wait to give it a try tonight!
Mark User ID: 8959213	Feb 2nd 8:28 AM Is Conn the only company that made the 'alto' straight neck C Melody? From pictures I've seen of C Melodies, it apparently was. I know Buescher made curved necks, what about Martin? Others?
Wade Walker User ID: 2442714	Feb 2nd 11:54 AM As far as I know, Conn was the only one with the straight neck C-Tenor saxes. Also, all C-Sopranos come in the straight models only, no curved C-Sopranos.
Mark User ID: 8959213	Feb 2nd 2:17 PM Since I only have the curved neck C Melody, I would think the straight neck C Melody would have a slightly higher intonation in sound compared to a curved neck, leaning more toward the alto, rather than the tenor. Would this assumption be correct,then?
Lewis Pelham User ID: 0220464	May 20th 2:28 PM It makes no difference to the pitch of the horn whether the neck is straight or curved. The overall length is the same & that' s what counts. They are both, in effect, just Hermholst tubes!
Robert Mansell User ID: 1801454	Oct 23rd 12:34 AM I have a curved neck C-melody with a "Carl Fisher"engraving. I love the horn, but it needs to be gone through. First, I need to know more about the company. Is anyone familiar with these horns? I know that the company crashed with the stockmarket, but have heard that the purchaser (Conn or Buscher)kept the name.
Robert Mansell User ID: 1801454	Oct 23rd 12:36 AM All appologies Buescher players. I left out the E.
A MATCHED SET User ID: 9384353	Oct 23rd 9:54 AM Wade Walker, Sorry but there were curved C-sopranos....incredibly enough. See this site and look in SAXPICS. It seems that if you just think of the most unusual or wildest saxophonic idea ....and just look hard enough, you will find that someone has made it. examples...F Baritone saxophone, Curved C soprano, F alto saxophone, straight C melody saxophone, straight baritone saxophone, subcontrabass saxophone, tipped bell soprano saxophone, sopranissimo saxophone, etc, etc.
WW2 User ID: 1404584	Oct 23rd 5:21 PM Slide saxophones, bamboo saxophones, etc. I stand corrected.