The 981 is a beautiful little saxophone that delivers a breathtaking clarity in the upper registers. Referred to as an SN901 in Japan, this sopranino has the build quality and feature set of the regular 901 series models. A genuine pleasure to play and hear, the SN981 uses its brass body to deliver a clear and crisp tone.
Key: Eb
Range: Low Bb to High E
Body: Brass
Bell: Brass
Keys: Brass
Finish: Lacquered
Neck: Brass
Neck Type: One Piece Instrument
Case: Leatherette Covered, Woodshell
Bell Arm KeysSingle Arm |
Bore and Tone HolesYanagisawa Standard |
Brass / MaterialYanagisawa Standard |
EngravingHand Engraved |
Front F KeyYanagisawa Standard |
Key DecorationWhite Shell Lining |
Key Work MountingBody Mounted |
MouthpieceEbonite Mouthpieces |
Octave SystemFluororesin Non-Stick Mechanism |
Pad ReflectorPlastic Reflectors |
Pad TypeAir Tight Waterproof Pad |
Pivot ScrewsPointed Pivot Screws |
Right Pinky KeyYanagisawa Standard |
Right Side KeyYanagisawa Standard |
Spring TypeBlue Steel Springs |
"Cool, although a little sharp at the bottom. Horrible vandoren reeds make it hard to play. #5 mouthpiece too closed and little variety available to try out."