Say something about your R&C curved sop

[segaleon]

I got my curved sop (silver R1) last May. After 20 years of playing a Mark VI soprano, I love my new curvy.

Interestingly, just as I got my horn, the volume of communication in the R&C forum has dropped dramtically. So, I need the interaction.

As I said, I love the horn. I do have some ergonomic issues: see my thread below. I've since done some building of keys with epoxy putty, and am very happy with the results.

High F key (front key) is almost impossible to play, though I've had it checked (yes, I can play hi F with palm keys, also F#). Middle D is a sensitive note: seems to need more attention than others, as it can "buzz" in a way I never experienced in my Mark VI.

I use a Bari HR piece, opened up to .078, with Fibracell reed. Nice, very warm sound.

The horn feels solid, though it is clear it was built in Italy, not Japan: I used to drive an Alfa Romeo, that is a dream to drive. I now own a Subaru, that is a dream to own, and significantly more reliable, but as much as I love my Subaru Outback and its 4-wheel drive, it does not even come close to the pleasure of driving the Italian baby.

What's your experience like?

[wmclean]

I have the same model of sax ... and love it. It has a deep full bottom end but I still need to work on the upper register - this is a player problem more than the sax. Solid construction.

I dont seem to have the problem you mention with the middle D. My ergonomic problem is with the RH palm keys. I am going to try putting on palm risers to see if that helps.

W.

[dstack79]

something about your R&C curved sop

-Dan

[Yellowhorn]

I had one just like yours and posted a nice report about it. But I am done with curvies as I find them too small and uncomfortable for me to play. So, I sold mine to a friend. But, it was a fine horn, indeed; in fact, I'd say RC is among three modern makers of curvies that make the cut: Yani, RC, and Bogani.

[Stan]

I don't have problems with mine :)
It looks and plays very well.
All the best,

Stan

[Saxtripper]

I've never played an R&C, but I would guess the problem is that way too open mouthpiece. I would try another mouthpiece in the .65 to .70 range...