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by ReverbLxnd in Saxophone
Here's how much a tenor, alto, baritone, soprano, contrabass and subcontrabass weigh?
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How Much Does a Tenor Saxophone Weigh?
The standard tenor saxophones weighs about 6lb 4oz (3kgs), mouthpiece included. Surprisingly, there are no sign ificant differences between brands.
The idea that good quality saxophones are heavier has long been refuted.
How Much Does a Alto Saxophone Weigh?
The standard alto saxophone weighs about 4lb 5oz (2.2kgs), mouthpiece included. Again, there are no significant differences between brands.
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The standard baritone saxophone comes in at about 11lb 2oz (5.1kgs), mouthpiece included. Again, there are no significant differences between brands.
How Much Does a Soprano Saxophone Weigh?
The standard soprano saxophone comes in at about 2lb 2oz (1kg), mouthpiece included. Again, there are no significant differences between brands.
The standard C soprano saxophone comes in at about 2lb 1oz (.94kgs), mouthpiece included. Again, there are no significant differences between brands.
How Much Does a C Melody Saxophone Weigh?
The standard C soprano saxophone comes in at about 4lb 5oz (2.2kgs), mouthpiece included. Again, there are no significant differences between brands.
ReverbLxnd
I've been a musician and brought in my stuff for mixing and mastering, I've been my own producer where I wrote, recorded, mixed and sold my own stuff. Now, I'm *mostly* an audio engineer, where I only record and mix for clients. I'm currently based in Berlin, Germany, where I operate ReverbLand out of. Got a question? DM me on Instagram or Twitter @reverblxnd everywhere, or shoot me an email [email protected]. I'd love to hear from you.
