Alto Sax - Antique Lacquer

Well established internationally, Antigua is the creation of American music teacher Fred Hoey, who during the earlier part of his career discovered much to his chagrin that there was no acceptable middle ground sax for his students, with inexpensive instruments lacking in quality and high end saxes well out of the reach of most pupils.

Just like any other educator, Hoey knew that the quality of the student’s instrument played a crucial role in their desire to continue learning - but most students were unable to afford the instruments that would have had this positive learning impact and given them the appropriate sense of achievement. To address this problem, Hoey decided to research and develop a range of instruments in conjunction with an established saxophone manufacturer.  After a decade of testing, the Antigua Brand was born in 1991.

The AS4230AQ Antique Brass Alto sax is a stunning example of Antigua quality, and is sure to get you noticed as much for its soaring tone - thanks to the Antigua Powerbell - as for its cool finish, and it represents great value for money at with a UK retail price around £1060.00.

•Brass Body with Antique Finish
•Antique Lacquer finished body and keys
•Ribbed construction
•Adjustable contoured thumb rest
•PowerBell Large bell flare
•Tilting low Bb spatula
•Contoured Abalone Inlaid palm keys
•Premium leather pads with domed metal resonators
•4C Mouthpiece
•Hard-shell wood case
•Antigua 5 + 1 Year Limited Warranty