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C Melody Saxophone Forum / C-Tenor (C-Melody) Saxophones / New C Tenor Sax coming

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Steve
User ID: 1069864 Jul 14th 3:03 AM
The new C sax design

I just got back from the factory where we discussed the new C sax production specs and time schedule. The development costs are way higher than I expected but within the realms of possibility still.

The new sax will be a narrow bore like my Conn but will be essentially an entirely new instrument.
The keywork modification will be extensive with a complete repositioning of mechanisms to enable ergonomic operation and incorporate modern advantages including high F#.
There will be an option of either straight neck or Tenor style with new octave mechanism. The necks will not be interchangeable with old Conn saxes. They will be designed to fit Aquilasax Classic mouthpieces.
The finish options will include Silver, gold, nickel, and black and some different combinations of bell and keywork. They will feature hand engraving and will have several different themes.

For other details we will have to wait and see.
Development will begin in October and production should begin early next year.

It will be a thing of beauty and easy to play!

Alan (uk)
User ID: 0651814 Jul 13th 2:32 PM
"how do I know these things?"

'Cos it's 'writ large' on the page I've put up about the 2007 Aquilasax C Sax, from info and pics supplied by Steve...

I can't remember what I did this morning (well, not all of it), but I can remember an obscure reference to Paua Shell - infuriating isn't it ?

Captain Beeflat
User ID: 1738604 Jul 14th 4:43 AM
:-))

ukebert
User ID: 0443584 Jul 14th 6:52 AM
What a nice looking sax, I would love a silver straight engraved, but may just go with the gold. At any rate, i hope that I should be able to buy one, even if it means selling something else.

Captain Beeflat
User ID: 1738604 Jul 14th 8:46 AM
Go on Owen...you know that you want one. Sell the kids.
I assume that it is a straight crook that you want, as distinct from a straight C Mel. :-)

ukebert
User ID: 0443584 Jul 14th 9:11 AM
kids? I'd have to get some first...

Yes, a straight crook, although I would like the option of both.

alan (uk)
User ID: 9007973 Jul 14th 12:19 PM
Steve did say in his last email "Straight neck option will cost $90.00 more" - but the straight neck only costs $98 to buy outright as an item. I think that needs clarifying, possibly that's to supply the default curved AND a straight neck ?

Captain Beeflat
User ID: 1738604 Jul 14th 2:07 PM
That's how I read it Alan...both crooks for the extra $90. Begs the question however why anyone would require both.

ukebert
User ID: 0443584 Jul 15th 8:01 AM
Well, to see which one is more comfortable is the obvious answer, although after one has decided, there would be little reason for having both, unless you suffer from GAS.

Captain Beeflat
User ID: 1738604 Jul 15th 10:48 AM
With previous experience of C Mels., I would have thought that one's preferences would already be established...for me, the "tenor" shape every time, and put the spare $90 into engraving or whatever goodies are available.

Alan (uk)
User ID: 0651814 Jul 15th 11:16 AM
Hmm - little bit more interaction required at the factory end, obviously the extra straight crook if preferred in the sax finish ? (Whereas now they're all silver - a la King...)

Si I guess it must be $90 for both. Could be useful for getting the two (slightly different) sounds and feels, if one has the required arm length....

Captain Beeflat
User ID: 1738604 Jul 15th 1:17 PM
...and the ever present risk of being mistaken for an alto player. :-)

sax rookie
User ID: 1098134 Aug 30th 9:34 AM
I have been eavesdropping on this thread in anticipation of the new C-sax coming out.

The last I read was it would be available for sale in August.

I haven't heard any *new* release information lately and I wondered if there were any updates on this?

Thanks

alan (uk)
User ID: 0651814 Aug 30th 10:18 AM
As far as I am aware, completion of the first production run was scheduled for the end of August (about now), after which the new C-Sax will be available thro' the website - see Steve's website ( Aquilasax.com) for latest details.

Obviously as soon as Steve releases new info, I add it to the page on my website -
http://www.cmelodysax.co.uk/aquilasax.htm

Must be getting close now...

Steve
User ID: 7419793 Sep 1st 4:45 AM
I'm still waiting for delivery...
But while I wait I work towards the goal.
I've added a link to the new shopping cart which has a neat function where you can add your name to a waiting list for specific items .

https://aquilasax.3dcartstores.com/Saxophones_c_1.html

maybe next week!

josh phillipson
User ID: 0882114 Sep 5th 8:51 PM
Will the options be available in all finishes or are the selections on:

https://aquilasax.3dcartstores.com/C-tenor-saxophones_c_9.html

the only combinations available?

Also, are all the first 100 saxes sold yet?

josh.a.phillipson@gmail. com

ukebert
User ID: 2985664 Sep 15th 7:31 AM
Well, according to his website, the first 20 are in!

aquilasax.com

alan (uk)
User ID: 0651814 Sep 15th 8:11 AM

ebay - item 200152899232

8-))

( or http://tinyurl.com/27rgph )

Captain Beeflat
User ID: 1738604 Sep 15th 10:37 AM
How did he get hold of that?

alan (uk)
User ID: 0651814 Sep 15th 12:14 PM
Well, you put the left had thumb under the hook, the right hand thumb on the Papua shell thingy, and gently wrap your fingers around the body...

( heehee - Seriously - I've never understood why Steve sells on ebay as scwedges and not Aquilasax - modesty ? )

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Steve User ID: 1069864	Jul 14th 3:03 AM The new C sax design I just got back from the factory where we discussed the new C sax production specs and time schedule. The development costs are way higher than I expected but within the realms of possibility still. The new sax will be a narrow bore like my Conn but will be essentially an entirely new instrument. The keywork modification will be extensive with a complete repositioning of mechanisms to enable ergonomic operation and incorporate modern advantages including high F#. There will be an option of either straight neck or Tenor style with new octave mechanism. The necks will not be interchangeable with old Conn saxes. They will be designed to fit Aquilasax Classic mouthpieces. The finish options will include Silver, gold, nickel, and black and some different combinations of bell and keywork. They will feature hand engraving and will have several different themes. For other details we will have to wait and see. Development will begin in October and production should begin early next year. It will be a thing of beauty and easy to play!
Alan (uk) User ID: 0651814	Jul 13th 2:32 PM "how do I know these things?" 'Cos it's 'writ large' on the page I've put up about the 2007 Aquilasax C Sax, from info and pics supplied by Steve... I can't remember what I did this morning (well, not all of it), but I can remember an obscure reference to Paua Shell - infuriating isn't it ?
Captain Beeflat User ID: 1738604	Jul 14th 4:43 AM :-))
ukebert User ID: 0443584	Jul 14th 6:52 AM What a nice looking sax, I would love a silver straight engraved, but may just go with the gold. At any rate, i hope that I should be able to buy one, even if it means selling something else.
Captain Beeflat User ID: 1738604	Jul 14th 8:46 AM Go on Owen...you know that you want one. Sell the kids. I assume that it is a straight crook that you want, as distinct from a straight C Mel. :-)
ukebert User ID: 0443584	Jul 14th 9:11 AM kids? I'd have to get some first... Yes, a straight crook, although I would like the option of both.
alan (uk) User ID: 9007973	Jul 14th 12:19 PM Steve did say in his last email "Straight neck option will cost $90.00 more" - but the straight neck only costs $98 to buy outright as an item. I think that needs clarifying, possibly that's to supply the default curved AND a straight neck ?
Captain Beeflat User ID: 1738604	Jul 14th 2:07 PM That's how I read it Alan...both crooks for the extra $90. Begs the question however why anyone would require both.
ukebert User ID: 0443584	Jul 15th 8:01 AM Well, to see which one is more comfortable is the obvious answer, although after one has decided, there would be little reason for having both, unless you suffer from GAS.
Captain Beeflat User ID: 1738604	Jul 15th 10:48 AM With previous experience of C Mels., I would have thought that one's preferences would already be established...for me, the "tenor" shape every time, and put the spare $90 into engraving or whatever goodies are available.
Alan (uk) User ID: 0651814	Jul 15th 11:16 AM Hmm - little bit more interaction required at the factory end, obviously the extra straight crook if preferred in the sax finish ? (Whereas now they're all silver - a la King...) Si I guess it must be $90 for both. Could be useful for getting the two (slightly different) sounds and feels, if one has the required arm length....
Captain Beeflat User ID: 1738604	Jul 15th 1:17 PM ...and the ever present risk of being mistaken for an alto player. :-)
sax rookie User ID: 1098134	Aug 30th 9:34 AM I have been eavesdropping on this thread in anticipation of the new C-sax coming out. The last I read was it would be available for sale in August. I haven't heard any new release information lately and I wondered if there were any updates on this? Thanks
alan (uk) User ID: 0651814	Aug 30th 10:18 AM As far as I am aware, completion of the first production run was scheduled for the end of August (about now), after which the new C-Sax will be available thro' the website - see Steve's website ( Aquilasax.com) for latest details. Obviously as soon as Steve releases new info, I add it to the page on my website - http://www.cmelodysax.co.uk/aquilasax.htm Must be getting close now...
Steve User ID: 7419793	Sep 1st 4:45 AM I'm still waiting for delivery... But while I wait I work towards the goal. I've added a link to the new shopping cart which has a neat function where you can add your name to a waiting list for specific items . https://aquilasax.3dcartstores.com/Saxophones_c_1.html maybe next week!
josh phillipson User ID: 0882114	Sep 5th 8:51 PM Will the options be available in all finishes or are the selections on: https://aquilasax.3dcartstores.com/C-tenor-saxophones_c_9.html the only combinations available? Also, are all the first 100 saxes sold yet? josh.a.phillipson@gmail. com
ukebert User ID: 2985664	Sep 15th 7:31 AM Well, according to his website, the first 20 are in! aquilasax.com
alan (uk) User ID: 0651814	Sep 15th 8:11 AM ebay - item 200152899232 8-)) ( or http://tinyurl.com/27rgph )
Captain Beeflat User ID: 1738604	Sep 15th 10:37 AM How did he get hold of that?
alan (uk) User ID: 0651814	Sep 15th 12:14 PM Well, you put the left had thumb under the hook, the right hand thumb on the Papua shell thingy, and gently wrap your fingers around the body... ( heehee - Seriously - I've never understood why Steve sells on ebay as scwedges and not Aquilasax - modesty ? )