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better sax altissimo The BetterSax Alto Saxophone – SAX

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better sax altissimo The BetterSax Alto Saxophone – SAXBetterSax have gone all out in their pursuit of the perfect saxophone that leaves no stone unturned! The brand BetterSax is now firmly established in the saxophone world, up to this point known for their excellent student instruments. But now they have taken things up a gear (or several) with the release of the Session, entering the professional market. The Session is the culmination of 3 years of careful Research and Development, truly dialling in on

BetterSax have gone all out in their pursuit of the perfect saxophone that leaves no stone unturned! 

The brand BetterSax is now firmly established in the saxophone world, up to this point known for their excellent student instruments. But now they have taken things up a gear (or several) with the release of the Session, entering the professional market.  The Session is the culmination of 3 years of careful Research and Development, truly dialling in on what is important to sax players, and in doing so, incorporating some extroadinary design elements that make this model stand out from the crowd.  Made available in three stunning finishes, the Session offers great value for money - positioned modestly within the intermediate price bracket, it competes very well at this level...and beyond!

At the heart of any saxophone of note is the thing that matters the most to sax players: the sound.  And the starting point for a great sound on a sax is the neck.  BetterSax have incorporated several elements to the design of the neck which combine to elevate the sound and response to another level -  in combination with a unique bore taper, there is a specially design tone ring right at the outset of the neck, alongside a 'resonance brace' on the underside.  But the real magic happens at the far end of the neck.  In an effort to stay true to the original conical bore design of the saxophone (as described by Adolphe Sax way back in the beginning) BetterSax have designed an internally conical tenon joint that allows the air to flow from the neck to the body without the usual disruption that normally occurs due to having a cylindrical 'bump' in the airflow at this point.  And the finishing technical touch is that the neck design has a seamless internal fit within the body tube, avoiding the potential 'nodal disturbance' that can so often occur at this crucial junction on a saxophone.

But it doesn't just stop at the neck design. Like any good quality modern sax design it uses modern production techniques, however BetterSax have incorporated a strong element of traditional craftsmanship, all in the name of producing the best sound possible.  The bow and bell are hand hammered, a technique that is known to add resonance to the brass.  Further to this, the posts and keywork are hand soldered and fitted by hand.  And finally each Session is hand-engraved, making each instrument unique.  

The inclusion of blue steel springs and Pisoni Pro pads elevates the setup to a professional level, giving the player a comfortable a fluid key action with longetivy built in.  The body design also includes a 'mini ribbed' construction, a compromise between fully-ribbed and direct post-to-body construction, allowing the sax to have natural resonance while also retaining a robust build.  The tone that results from all of this is one of focus and resonance, allowing the Session to lean in any stylistic direction whether it be jazz, classical or pop.

Finishing Touches

The Session includes a Custom thumb-rest - using an investment-cast technique where molten metal is poured into a specially designed mould, the resulting thumb-rest feels way more comfortable than the generic thumb-rests that your average saxophone comes with.  The neck-strap ring is made from sturdy nickel silver to ensure that the neck-strap hook never wears through it, a phenomena that happens on standard brass rings after a decade or two!

The Package

The BetterSax Session comes kitted out with a stylish lightweight backpack-style moulded, shaped case.  And finally, BetterSax have partnered with JJ Babbitt to create a special-edition mouthpiece based on their favourite vintage Meyer, and this mouthpiece is included with the Session.  They are hand-finished, like their other models, and individually play tested to ensure perfect playability

Features

 Material: Brass

 Finish: Matt Dark Gold Lacquer

 Key Touches: Mother of Pearl

 Neck: Better Sax underslung custom design!

 Engraving: Unique hand-engraving

 Case: Stylish shaped case with back-pack straps

 Mouthpiece: Custom-model Meyer, designed at Babbitt

 Made in: China

 Free Professional Set Up & Free Check over within a Year

 Recommended for: Intermediate, semi-professional or professional players.

Staff Review

This is a beautiful new line of saxophones from Jay Metcalf and his team at BetterSax.  As I said in my video review, I love the fact that they have gone to such great lengths in making sure every aspect, from a technical and playability position to its performance ability, has been well and truly covered.  There's a lot of technology and enhancements within the neck, which I appreciate  - such a critical area within the sonic space of a saxophone.  Sounds like a little thing, but it's great that the neck slots perfectly into the body socket and tightens precisely.  An area that can often be inferior on more expensive horns. 

The overall build quality and technical accuracy of the mechanism is of premium level.  All of this feeds into a great playing experience, with an immediate feeling of comfort and satisfaction upon playing the first few notes.  Not only is the sound very responsive, it also has defined and focussed core with a good deal of depth.  For me, these qualities give it more of that 'French' vintage-style sound, as opposed to something that's bolder, broader and louder.  That's not to say that the sax can't project - its natural responsiveness makes the movement up and down the dynamic sphere very natural. 

I think we also have to recognise that BetterSax have partnered up with a very well-selected factory in China that have been clearly been able to incorporate design modifications and technical innovations.  The combination of seeking the highest quality build possible with a production cost that is clearly lower than that of the established big brands is how it's possible to offer this instrument on the market for a very impressive price. All in all, a great new line of instruments and one you should definitely put on your list when you are looking to upgrade from your student sax.

Jim Cheek.

 

 

 

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★★★★★ 5
Comfortable Seating
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I honestly didn’t expect this chair to be this comfortable, but it has exceeded my expectations in every way. I sit at my desk for long hours every day, and the adjustable air-pump lumbar support has been a total game changer. I love that I can fine-tune the firmness depending on how my back feels that day. My lower back pain has noticeably improved since switching to this chair.The seat is wide, thick, and very supportive without feeling stiff, which makes long work sessions much more comfortable. The armrests are another big plus—they adjust in so many directions that I can always find the perfect position for typing, reading, or relaxing. The chair feels extremely sturdy and well built, and it gives me confidence knowing it supports higher weight without wobbling.Assembly was straightforward and took about 20 minutes. Overall, this chair feels premium, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, all-day office chair.
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Cynthy
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★★★★★ 5
Nice chair, w/ good cust support
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I apologize for length, but if I am doing a review for other people I assume you want to have as much info as possible to make a decision. I feel this chair is for tall/fat/both so will review it as such. At 6’4” @ 350lbs I fit into both, but reviewing based upon my body, yours is different so adjust according. TLDR – Would buy again, cavernous comfy chair with excellent customer support. Only personal dings against chair are the back could be taller, but added back due to support. Parts + Fit/Finish + Assembly: The parts have some heft and feel solid as expected for a chair designed for heavy people. Material and stitching look proper and I see no flaws. My box was beat to hell and ripped opened at one point. Packing material took the hit and did its job as the items were unaffected. The gas cylinder for the chair was missing and assume lost during shipping. (see customer service). Assembly was standard office chair fare with simple and clear instructions. Wheels / Height / Controls: I normally wouldn’t think of mentioning wheels, but it’s different than expected. They are good, maybe too good. A slight kick to push you back on wood floors sends you flying. The height adjustment for me is good/standard. At full height my feet are flat on the floor and where I would have the chair even if it went higher. My wife (5’6”) at that height is about 2.5 inches above the floor. Taller people than myself may wish for more height. Chair controls are standard fare and operate smoothly Seat: It’s large and with the arms is there is nothing even close to your hip/legs. I can put my fist on my hips and my arms barely touch the chair arms. This is why you are thinking of this chair, and for that you will not be disappointed. The seat is not pillow soft and IMHO a little firmer than I liked at first, but after a few days got broken in or I adjusted. I am a programmer + gamer so spend a lot of time in the chair for hours on end. Comfortable and no complaints at all. Seat depth for me is ~1” from my knee and good with roughly 20.5” usable butt/thigh length. That should be fine for big/tall but may be a bit much for big/short. Measure your current chair and decide from there. Back: The back lets the chair down a bit for me, the big/tall user, as the target seems to be big/short users. The back ends just below my shoulder-line. That obviously means no leaning my head back and the headrest is squarely on my shoulder blades. Not uncomfortable, but I’d prefer a taller back. For me personally I’d like it to be extended 4”, but that would likely be an issue for shorter users. I feel if the manufacturer increased the back by 2 inches it would be an ideal compromise for all users. The chair has an inflatable lumbar support, which I did not use as I personally find those uncomfortable. Also note the chair is designed for a more proper posture with a 90deg back and not a more relaxed 100-110deg. Neither pro/con as personal preference. Arms: The design of the arms being supported by rear only as mentioned earlier allow for an abundance of hip/thigh space. This is an excellent ergonomic design with a potential caveat. More stress will be placed upon the connection/joint. The joint for this chair is just shy of 4” so seems beefy but only time will tell if it holds up to the lateral force of leaning on it while reading. My chairs tend to last 5-7 years, due to the right arm feeling wobbly or the chair leaning to the right. The arm adjustments provide a nice front/back of ~3”, from touching chair back to 3” gap between chair/armrest. The height is similar and also moves the armrest forward about another 2”. At full forward/up the armrest are higher than I like so should easily accommodate taller users. Customer Service My chair was missing a part that I suspect was lost during shipping due to box condition. I contacted them Sun (7/20/2025 @ 1201). At 2228 that night I received a response that they acknowledged the issue and gave a tracking order for the missing part. The part arrived Mon 7/28 and gave a few days to test it out for review Fri (8/1). Obviously you don’t want an issue, but if an issue arises how a company handles it tells you a lot IMHO on how they feel about their product. I am very pleased with their handling of the matter.
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