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Mendini by Cecilio MBS-30L+92D Lacquer Yellow Brass Intermediate E Flat Baritone Saxophone with Tuner, Pro-Deluxe Case, Mouthpiece and Neck Strap
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Color | Gold |
Brand | Mendini by Cecilio |
Instrument Key | E Flat |
Material | Brass, Metal |
Style | Brass |
About this item
- Lacquered yellow brass intermediate to advanced Eb with low A and High F# key baritone sax
- Tilting style low Bb spatula keys, ribbed construction, with metal tone boosters, and stainless steel springs
- Includes: Pro-deluxe durable hard-shell case, mouthpiece with ligature and cap, neck strap, cleaning cloth, and a pair of gloves
- Bonus: Cecilio 92-D chromatic/string tuner with metronome
- 1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer's Defects
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Sound quality | 5.0 | 3.7 | 4.1 | — | 4.5 | 3.9 |
For beginners | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.2 | — | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Craftsmanship | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.2 | — | 4.7 | 3.8 |
Value for money | 5.0 | 4.1 | — | — | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Sold By | KK Music Store | BestWay INC. | Ktaxon | Amazon.com | D-Solution | Smoove Sales LLC |
instrument key | E Flat | B Flat | E | A | C | E Flat |
material | Brass, Metal | Copper | Brass | — | Gold | Brass, Metal |
style | Brass | Flat | Classic | Modern | Modern | Brass,Leather,Sleek |
weight | 27 pounds | — | — | 27 pounds | 13.23 pounds | — |
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Product information
Item Weight | 27 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 48 x 19 x 13 inches |
ASIN | B0052P1DHM |
Item model number | MBS-30L+92D |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #44,227 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #98 in Saxophones (Musical Instruments) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 25, 2011 |
Color Name | Gold |
Material Type | Brass, Metal |
Instrument Key | E Flat |
Battery type | Zinc Carbon |
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Product Description
Teacher approved, Mendini intermediate to advance saxophones are the perfect instruments for the serious musicians. Each instrument is assembled with over 300 hand crafted parts that are all made exclusively by Cecilio. There are no off the shelf parts. Every saxophone is play tested at Cecilio's factory and re-tested at their Los Angeles distribution center to ensure that their high quality standards are met. This is why thousands of instructors have approved these saxophones. Package includes: a plush lined nylon covered hard case with backpack strap and zippered pocket, a neck strap, a mouthpiece with ligature and cap, polishing cloth, and a pair of white gloves to keep your instruments spot free when being played. Buy with confidence as it comes with a 1- year warranty against any manufacturer's defects.
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Customers like the sound quality, value, appearance and adjustability of the brass and woodwind instruments. For example, they mention that it sounds amazing, has fine intonation and that it's a decent intermediate instrument. They're also happy with keys. That said, opinions are mixed on quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it sounds amazing, has fine intonation, and has a pleasing tone. Some appreciate the action and intonations, and mention that the instrument is in tune. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Tone is much better than I expected, one or two notes come out a little flat, but nothing that can't be fixed by the player...." Read more
"...The saxophone has had no flaws for me and plays well with good sound. The only problem I have run into with this saxophone is intonation...." Read more
"...it with a C* mouthpiece and some blue box reeds, and it honestly sounds incredible...." Read more
"...Still, the flaws were easily fixed and the basic instrument is sound, plays well and has a pleasing tone." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it's an impressive bari for the price, and a worthwhile instrument. Some say that the sax itself is a decent intermediate instrument, beautifully presented. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...This is a marvelous student baritone and even a good intermediate horn. Unless you plan on playing professionally then this Sax should be fine." Read more
"...They feel it is well worth the 1K, even if you need some additional work." Read more
"Unbelievable sax for the money - first instrument had to be returned due to misaligned octave key; KK Music had a replacement out to me within 24..." Read more
"...experience to say what model/manufacturer this copies but the mechanism is solid, adjustment points plentiful, guards well placed, joints apparently..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it looks great, is beautiful, and is impressed by the overall quality. Some mention that the product comes with an attractive case, mouthpiece, reed, cork grease, and other accessories.
"...Tenor Saxophone for over 10 years now and was very impressed by the overall quality look and tone of this sax considering its extremely low price..." Read more
"...It comes with an attractive case, mouthpiece, reed, cork grease, etc - so ready to play right out of the box...." Read more
"Beautiful horn . It is as advertised. If you need a Bari, get it. You won't be disappointed...." Read more
"Sounds amazing and looks great...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the adjustability of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it comes with an adjustable peg to provide support from the floor, and it has plenty of adjustment points.
"...model/manufacturer this copies but the mechanism is solid, adjustment points plentiful, guards well placed, joints apparently solid...." Read more
"...It also has an adjustable floor peg/support (not shown in photos). Not sure what other differences there are, but I'm not complaining...." Read more
"...arm braces on the lower keys, which is nice, and it does come with a floor peg for those that may have problems with weight...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the keys of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it has double-braced bell keys and double arm braces on the lower keys.
"...Incredibly, it is way better. It is stamped MBS-30L, but has double-braced bell keys (photos showed single), a feature I've only seen on baris..." Read more
"...The Horn also has the double arm braces on the lower keys, which is nice, and it does come with a floor peg for those that may have problems with..." Read more
"...There are double cover arms on the bell-side and there is a floor-stand (a single post) which attaches through two attachments on the bell-side..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the brass and woodwind instruments. Some mention that it plays remarkably well, while others say that it's not top quality, has imperfections, and is not a professional quality sax. Some customers also mention that the case is horrible and the valves have major engineering flaws.
"...No, it isn't a professional quality sax, if you look close you can find imperfections, but nothing that impedes function...." Read more
"...Still, the flaws were easily fixed and the basic instrument is sound, plays well and has a pleasing tone." Read more
"...Item arrived in a good case but the external box was flimsy...." Read more
"...took about an hour of playing to break it in but after that it played like a dream...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the mouthpiece included with the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it's not very good.
"...A few other comments on the Cecilio:- The supplied mouthpiece was not very good - plan on purchasing a better one.-..." Read more
"...The included mouthpiece is not very good. To enable this horn to reach full potential I recommend finding a better mouthpiece." Read more
"...And as usual the mouthpiece that is included is pretty terrible, so plan on upgrading that soon...." Read more
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I went back to the manufacturer (distributer is KK Music in LA.). They were very responsive by email and promised to get things right for me. Ultimately, I asked for a replacement neck piece, thinking if they sent me the same thing, I would cut one shorter and re-cork it with an appropriate taper so I could properly adjust the tuning with a variety of mouthpieces. After several weeks of email discussion, they told me "I am sorry to inform you that we will not have inventory soon for the new Bari Saxophone. We've issued a full refund for your order." I did not want to send the entire horn back for refund. I was informed I could just keep the horn and they fully refunded my order!
I haven't decided to cut the neck shorter yet but will likely re-cork the existing neck with a longer and thinner taper so I can use a variety of mouthpieces with sufficient tuning adjustment.
A few other comments on the Cecilio:
- The supplied mouthpiece was not very good - plan on purchasing a better one.
- The supplied 1 inch wide neck strap is not suitable for a Bari - purchase a good harness.
- The case is questionable for the long term but does come with rollers. I had a little trouble with the zipper but discovered the internal felt was not properly secured under the zipper. A little glue repair solved this issue. Would like more compartments internally for mouthpiece, neck, etc. Bought a bell bag for the neck and mouthpiece.
-The peg (see below) doesn't fit inside the case but does fit in the external pocket.
- The Bari comes with an adjustable peg (to provide support from the floor.). This might be a nice feature for a newbie but a good harness is a better solution. The posts to receive the peg can get in the way of your stand - make sure you have one where you can adjust the bottom support to miss the posts.
I would buy this again, even if they didn't give me my money back! I find the mechanism and manufacturing to be pretty good. I don't have enough experience to say what model/manufacturer this copies but the mechanism is solid, adjustment points plentiful, guards well placed, joints apparently solid. I did not disassemble anything as it is in fine working order. Someday, I may have a different opinion when something needs fixing, but for now, I am favorably impressed. If I get 20 years out of it playing weekly in a college band, I will be very happy. My old Symphony Bari is on the shelf.
I am not recommending it unless the buyer is willing to work through some potential issues. I am a retired engineer and pretty resourceful and don't mind getting my "hands a little dirty" so this was just another project for me. If that is not you or you don't have a trusted sax technician, this is probably a risky path for you. Still, the flaws were easily fixed and the basic instrument is sound, plays well and has a pleasing tone.