Antigua Winds Soprano

[Saxa]

anyone no about these, I've had Selmer Series III but don't need that expensive of a horn:
Antigua Winds silver Plated Soprano Saxophone
Brass Lacquered Keys
Model A580-SP
Two Necks - One Curved and One Straight
One Mouth Piece with Cover

Intonation is my major concern, thanks

[Dave Dolson]

Saxa: Haven't you read the SOPRANO thread? DAVE

[Saxa]

oh, thanks

[Fred]

Be aware that the 580 is an older model and does not share the glory of the 582/586/590 series.

[Saxa]

Fred, Thanks, because I wouldn't use Soprano that much I didn't see a point in spending that much, hope to use a 580 in the realms of a few tunes. I had a Series III but it sat too much. I hope to make a 580 work for me as it would be a "One Percenter". 8)

[iflybycat]

I had a 580LQ. The intonation was a bit squirrelly on it. I ended up trading it for a 590 in the newer series. The 590 does not have the problems of the 580.

The 582 is the lowest priced model in the new series and I think you can get one from Kessler and sons for around $650. That may not be a lot more than a used 580, you may be a lot happier in the long run with the 582 even for a few tunes.

[jazzsax07]

I don't know how tell a 580 from a 582 etc. but my Antigua Sop. , I think it's a 580, plays very well.
I can't say that there are really any intonation problems. The most comfortable ergos of any sop. I have played.