Subcontrabass saxophone

The Subkontrabasssaxophon is a woodwind instrument. It is the deepest instrument of the saxophone family, voted it is in B. As the largest saxophone, it is produced only in small numbers. The sound tube has a length of about 4.33 meters.

Compass: As2 - e0. With the so-called " Overtones " (see overtones ), however, can also be played in much higher elevations.

Method of construction

The Subkontrabasssaxophon is not produced, unlike the bass saxophone in classical design, but only in the so-called from its inventor Benedict Eppelsheim Tubax - design. In this design, the tube is wound four times, creating a relatively compact form of the instrument and shorter lever avenues for flap actuation can be achieved. The Tubax - design is characterized by a relatively low air consumption, which is achieved by a relatively narrow bore. Mouthpiece and reed are selectively taken from the baritone saxophone or bass from the saxophone.