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Growling Sax Uprise Series Gen 2 Alto Saxophone - Silver-plated

Eb Alto Saxophone with Oversized Bell, High F# Key, Rolled Tone Holes, Pisoni Pads, Metal Resonators, Blue Steel Springs, Adjustable Palm Keys, and Hard Case - Silver-plated

This Alto Growls with the Big Cats

While paying homage to legendary saxophone designs of the past, Growling Sax’s flagship Uprise Series alto horn is packed with modern innovation. Boasting flawless, ergonomic keywork, excellent intonation, and premium performance-enhancing features such as an oversized bell, rolled tone holes, and Pisoni pads, the second-generation Growling Sax Uprise alto benefits from state-of-the-art design and manufacturing methods that enable a level of precision (and dare we say, perfection) that was simply unattainable in the previous century. The result is a sumptuous instrument that serves up a big, lusty sound and feels incredible to play. Complete with a mouthpiece, cap, ligature, strap, and hard case, the Growling Sax Uprise Series alto saxophone is value packed and ready to rumble. If you’re on the prowl for an outstanding professional alto sax, the Growling Sax Uprise Series alto deserves your serious consideration.

A true player’s horn

Growling Sax lavished painstaking attention on their robust key system to provide you with confident fingering, which you’ll particularly appreciate during fast, difficult passages. But whether you’re finessing an adagio line or firing off a flurry of notes, you’ll appreciate the fluid, synergistic response of this splendid saxophone as your fingertips savor the luxurious feel of its elegant pearls. Saxophonists use different altissimo fingerings; however you access it, you’ll find that the Uprise Series alto slots the altissimo range effortlessly. And the same goes for subtones. The height-adjustable palm keys are a thoughtful feature, comfortably fitting the curvature of your hand. If you change your hand position as your technique advances, the Growling Sax Uprise alto is an instrument that will evolve along with you on your career trajectory. With its superb ergonomics and responsive action powered by blued steel springs — the professional standard for durable, perfectly tensioned keywork — the Uprise Series alto is a true player’s horn.

Packed with performance-enhancing features

The Growling Sax Gen 2 Uprise Series alto has several unique, performance-enhancing features that will nurture your technique and advance your continuing development as an artist. The first thing you’ll notice is the extra-large bell, which assists in projecting the horn’s powerful sound. Also notable are its rolled tone holes, which provide a larger surface area for the pads to make contact with. Painstakingly crafted, the tone holes are individually drawn and rolled. This not only gives you longer pad life; many saxophonists feel it delivers a broader sound with faster response and increased projection, as compared with horns that have straight toneholes. The Uprise alto’s premium Italian Pisoni pads (another pro industry standard) provide a leak-free, airtight fit and are fitted with vintage-style metal resonators to deliver a big, bright, and assertive tone that brings your notes to life. As do all Growling Sax instruments, the Uprise Series alto is equipped with rod protection, double-braced low keys, and a custom mechanism that provides additional support to prevent the G# and low C# keys from sticking (a common issue with many saxophones).

Growling Sax: a new breed of saxophone

The saxophone has come a long way since its invention in the 1840s. The middle of the 20th century, in particular, saw important changes to the instrument that greatly improved its tone and playability. Today’s cutting-edge technology and advanced materials science enable high-precision design and manufacturing unimaginable even a few decades ago. Meticulously crafting beautiful, thoroughly modern instruments that honor tradition while pushing the performance envelope, Growling Sax represents this new breed of saxophone. Founded by veteran saxophonist Melvin Quinones, Growling Sax incorporates decades of professional playing experience and engineering expertise into every instrument they produce. Ergonomically designed with immaculate keywork and optimized mechanisms, Growling Sax horns deliver exceptional sound, intonation, and playability to meet the demands of discerning saxophonists worldwide. Sweetwater is excited to present to you the innovative saxophones of Growling Sax.

Growling Sax Gen 2 Uprise Series Alto Saxophone Features:

Oversized bell flare
High F# key
Rolled tone holes
Blue steel springs
Italian Pisoni pads with metal resonators
Upper and lower key screw adjustment
Adjustable palm key rising mechanism (D, Eb, E, F)
Custom mechanism to prevent sticky G# and low C#
Double-braced low keys
Low C# keyguard
Abalone or mother-of-pearl key touches (depending on finish)
Exquisite engraving
Mouthpiece, cap, ligature, strap, and hard case included

Specification	Detail
Key	Eb
Level	Professional
Finish	Silver-plated
Auxillary Keys	High F#
Bell Type	Englarged
Bell Decoration	Laser Engraving
Key Buttons	Mother of Pearl
Springs	Blue Steel
Pads	Italian Pisoni
Tone Holes	Rolled
Case/Gig Bag	Hard Case

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