Thomann CMS-600 L C- Melody Sax 5-stars Reviews

Lots of fun

I just received this a couple of days ago but I'm already enjoying it. I've been away from sax for quite a few years. Most of the time, I play bass for seniors' jam sessions. But I thought I might take a sax along to jams if I had a C melody.

It came quickly and arrived well-packed. It looked great when I opened the case. It was set up well and I could find no reason to have it checked over by a technician.

PROS:

- fit, finish & set-up

- feels solid

- playability

CONS:

- left thumb gets sore from awkward toggling

- guard above right thumb hook digs my belly if I stand up

- mouthpiece seems like a very basic alto

I expect to have lots of fun with this horn but I doubt I'll do much performing. If I'm asked to solo, I think the control on my tenor will take me back to it. But a better mouthpiece might change my mind.

UPDATE: I tried my tenor mouthpiece on this and it made 100% improvement. It gave me the same control as I have on my tenor and massively improved the high and low notes. If you buy this horn, toss the mouthpiece in the trash right away!!