"For over a year I tried to find a good Mark VI alto and tenor to replace my old Mark
VI's that have seen better days, but with no success - very frustrating. Also Yamaha have
couriered me four custom altos and three custom tenors to try and I was considering changing to
Yamaha when I discovered Cannonball saxes. I love them. They have a big vibrant sound,
excellent intonation.
" My Cannonball Alto & Tenor saxes make playing in any situation a real
pleasure! These horns have a smooth fingerboard, play better in tune than
my Mark VI's*, and have a bigger tone!!! It is also one of the best looking
horns out there!! Thanks Cannonball!!" [bio]
"Rarely have I found great sound and excellent flexibility
in the same horn. This is the case with my Mad Meg Unlacquered tenor. IT's powerfull, warm, reliable in pitch,
and quick as a snake up and down the horn. Gret Job! Thank You! It's improved my music!" [My Space][Saxea]
Russ Bryant
“I have played a Mark VI for years and from the moment I picked up the Cannonball
I fell in love. I love the big, warm sound I get from it and it really allows me to
let loose. It has proven itself as a solid horn for me in the studio and on tour with
various groups.” [Visit Russ' Website][bio]
Bootsie Barnes
Bootsie Barnes - Celebrated Philadelphia Tenor player.
Currently with Bill Cosby's Dream Band.
"When I'm not touring, I play Philly clubs six nights a week. I need a
horn that sounds great, plays great and stands up to life on the
road. If I can play one that doesn't cost me a year's rent, all the
better."
Celebrated Philadelphia Tenor player.
Currently with Bill Cosby's Dream Band.
[Bootsie info on the Web][bio]
Mark Bunney
"When I first played the Alto GA stone series Cannonball saxophone I
immediately
knew I had found what I was looking for, I was literally blown away! Having
tried everything else on market, the Cannonball far exceeds all others. The
action is superb and the responsiveness even at the bottom end is fantastic,
the horn has an unparalleled big rich sound throughout the horn right into
the
fourth octave, playing the altissimo is easier than on any other instrument
I've played on, and the intonation of the horn is just great. I can only
conclude by saying that the Cannonball truly is the Ferrari of
saxophones! Thank you Cannonball for enhancing my playing experience, I
am proud to endorse
these great instruments.
Pete Christlieb
World class Tenor player, "Tonight Show Band", Sax
solos for Steely Dan and "Unforgettable" with Natalie Cole.
"I've been going back and forth between a Mark VI* and a
Balanced Action* for years, and this is the first horn in 20 years
I've played that is comparable in sound and feel to either one." [bio][Visit Pete's Website]
Brian Crowne
"I have been looking for a new horn for several years to replace my trusty old King
tenor and finally found it in the Big Bell Tenor. I was preparing to
buy a new Custom Yamaha, but was so impressed with the comfort, playability and tone of the
Cannonball that I immediately changed my mind. The response is exceptional, the altisimo is effortless
and wide open. It reminds me a lot of the old Selmer Mark VI's & Balanced Actions, which is cool!" [bio][Visit Brian's Website]
Piotr Cieslikowski
One of the most in-demand saxophonists in Poland.
“I just received a brand new tenor Big Bell Stone Series, model Brute.
It' s fantastic! I used five different Selmer tenors im my life and this one is the best I ever played!"[Visit Piotr's Website][bio]
*Mark VI and Balanced Action are registered
trademarks of The Selmer Co.,Inc. and King Super 20 is a registered trademark
of UMI, USA Inc. Yamaha Custom is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation of America.
Cannonball Musical Instruments is in no way associated with these
companies, and the trademarkes are used for reference purposes only.
The Cannonball logo and name are registered trademarks of Cannonball
Musical Instruments, LLC.
