Which tenor saxophone models have a larger bell size for improved sound projection?
This page compares 3 tenor saxophone models with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Cannonball Big Bell Stone Series Premium Tenor (T5-HS) (Hotspur), Cannonball T5-30 Big Bell Stone Series Premium Tenor Black Sapphire, Cannonball T5-B Ice B Big Bell Stone Series Tenor Saxophone Raven Ice. Prices range from £3,426 to £4,472. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Cannonball Big Bell Stone Series Premium Tenor (T5-HS) (Hotspur)
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The Cannonball Big Bell Stone Series Premium Tenor (T5) is built around the Big Bell design intended to deliver a bold, warm sound with broad dynamic range. The Hotspur (T5-HS) finish is an iced black-nickel body with iced silver-plated bow and bell, and it's a Premium (T5) version that comes with two hand-customized necks. ★ Ideal forThis model is a Big Bell Stone Series Premium (T5) tenor with the 'Big Bell' design, which is intended to project a big, warm sound-useful if you're specifically looking for tenor models with larger bell presentation for improved sound projection.
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Cannonball T5-30 Big Bell Stone Series Premium Tenor Black Sapphire
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£3426.21 ≈ | Cannonball | T5-30 | Brass | — | — | — | — |
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The Cannonball T5-30 is a premium tenor saxophone with a deep Black Sapphire lacquer finish, hand engraving, Blue Sodalite stones, and a one-piece hand-hammered Big Bell. It suits advanced players and professionals seeking a bold, warm, projecting sound with two hand-customized necks for tonal flexibility. ★ Ideal forThis model specifically suits players seeking a larger bell for improved sound projection because its Cannonball Big Bell design is increased in size and is engineered to produce a bold, warm sound with greater projection. |
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Cannonball T5-B Ice B Big Bell Stone Series Tenor Saxophone Raven Ice
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£4471.57 ≈ | Cannonball | T5-B Ice B | yellow brass | — | — | — | — |
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The Cannonball T5-B Ice B is a premium Big Bell Stone Series tenor saxophone with an iced black-nickel Raven finish, two hand-customized necks, semi-precious stones, and a high F sharp key. Its enlarged bell is designed to produce a broad, warm sound with strong projection, making it suitable for advanced players and professionals. ★ Ideal forThis model specifically suits players seeking a larger bell for improved sound projection because its Cannonball Big Bell design uses an increased bell size to produce a bold, warm sound with greater projection.
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