The MACSAX® EMPYREAL boasts the warm vintage sound not found in an alto saxophone since the days of the Selmer Mark VI . This horn is also a viable alternative to the expense and maintenance required to own and play a Mark VI . Designed with the professional player in mind, the EMPYREAL surpasses expectations for meeting the vintage standard with its superior feel, resonance, and ultimate sound.

A bold list of features include: proprietary metallurgy, increased bore neck, Pisoni-pro pads with domed resonators, Mark VI style right hand pinky keys and round alternate side F#, inlaid mother of pearl left hand thumb rest, brass end cap, a custom pro case, and the horn includes our unique Benchmark setup

In the words of Eric Falcon, of Warburton Music, "The Empyreal from MACSAX is simply outstanding."

Read what Dr. Ed Calle had to say about it

Steve Neff revies the MACSAX® EMPRYEAL

Chris Kelsey at JazzTimes reviews the MACSAX® EMPRYEAL

Features:

• S-Brass, Proprietary metallurgy blended brass: to produce resonate warm vintage sound
• L. Pisoni-PRO-105 series pads with domed resonators
• The finest Italian wooden cork from L. Pisoni
• Adjustable front F key for maximum playing comfort
• Power-Bell: Hand crafted and hand hammered bell with new tone ring
• Detachable Bell and Bow
• Tri-point balanced bell brace for ultimate stability
• Power forged keys
• Low C# relief springs
• Adjustment screws for D, E, F, A, and B keys
• Single column ribbed construction
• MACSAX® V-10 customized neck; optional Warburton neck
• Brass thumb rests
• Mother of Pearl inlay left hand thumb rest and keys
• Adjustable right hand brass thumb rest
• Redesigned right hand pinky keys and side F# key
• Italian Pisoni blue steel springs
• Elegant and tasteful custom hand engraved bell
• Pro clam-shell case (only available for EMPYREAL)
• Finishes - Stock:
• Treated Bare Brass
• Honey Gold Lacquer
• Vintage Gold Lacquer
• Finishes - SPECIAL ORDER:
• Vintage Bare, matte gold lacquer keys
• Black Nickel Plated
• Antique Silver with Roo Pads

View the complete listing of available MACSAX® Finishes

March 14, 2012 - Steve Wilkerson now playing MACSAX Saxophones