You’re absolutely right about different instruments sounding different – I’m so glad we didn’t go the online route because he needed to “feel” what was right for him. I was amazed at how good the intermediate saxes sounded when compared to the pros!

He tested a Cannonball pro and we thought the intermediate sounded tons better. And it was a lot easier for him to play. He was happier with the high notes, which, he says, he plays more of in jazz band than the lower notes.

I was very impressed with how professional MK was. He really put some thought behind the one he chose as we cautioned him that this one would likely last well into college (if wants to upgrade at that point, he can pay for it!)

Thanks again for the comment!

Cannonballs are pretty good – and the black and etching really amps up the “cool” factor! Isn’t it amazing that you can try so many different instruments and they all sound different – sometimes good, sometimes bad. Then you play that one and the notes just come alive. I was talking about that last night with some friends of mine. They were looking at French horns and had a similar experience.

Happy birthday, MK!