Does anyone play a cannonball big bell bari?

[Martin Williams]

Im just lookin to get info on a cannonball big bell global series bari sax. does anyone play one? What were your personal opinions on the horn, how did it work for you? Do you recomend it?

[BayviewSax]

Hey there! I've only test played the big boy, and it compares quite nicely to my zephyr. My only complaint is that they haven't made much in the way of ergonomic improvements to the design. The keys, like the Zeph, feel very far apart to me. Great sound, tone, resonance like all CBs.

[BariBigSaxGuy]

Hi! I happen to own a cannonball big bell bari! It's beautiful, black nickelW/ silver keys! It sounds even better than it looks. The low end is incredible and the high end is easy to control. Some don't like the feel of the keys, but I think that is just because they need to get used to it. Needless to say it is perfect for jazz or classical, and different mouthpieces/ligature combinations can adjust the sounds even more. I highly recommend this horn over any other bari i've ever played! Peace.

[Martin Williams]

How much was your bari, BariBigSaxGuy?

[BariBigSaxGuy]

well i'm not allowed to say how much i payed! Sorry, but i can tell you that i work for sam ash music n one of their miami stores so i got a good deal, they sell it for about $5500

[phillyjazz]

Im just lookin to get info on a cannonball big bell global series bari sax. does anyone play one? What were your personal opinions on the horn, how did it work for you? Do you recomend it?

I've had mine for almost a year. It is free-blowing, and very versatile sound-wise. I like a classic Gerry-Mulligan dark warm sound, and use a Jody Jazz classic (Runyon) with 1 1/2 plasticover reeds. I tried a "Q" series (also JJ) and the thing would peel paint !!

If you get one, I'd look at a Protec hard gig bag, as the CB case can be used to bury you.

[Martin Williams]

Thanks phillyjazz and Baribigsaxguy for your comments, Im saving my pennies right now so hopefully I can get one someday!

Maritn Williams

[Martin Williams]

Although further reveiws are always appreciated!

Martin

[Randall]

Martin,
go check out this Yahoo group:

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cannonballsaxophones/

There is a girl on there who is selling a C-ball bari at present...probably for a very reasonable price!

[Martin Williams]

Thanks Randall, but at this time there is no way i can really afford it because all my money is going into my education, leaving me with very little to set aside. So like I said I am saving pennies!

Martin