{"product_id":"buffet-crampon-400-series-professional-alto-saxophone-in-gold-lacquer-sn-2100589s","title":"Buffet Crampon 400 Series Professional Alto Saxophone in Gold Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffet Crampon 400 Series Alto Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buffet Crampon 400 Series is a professional Eb alto saxophone designed for musicians seeking an established maker's professional-level instrument in a traditional lacquered-brass format. This particular instrument is distinguished by extensive floral engraving across the bell, body, key cups, bow, and neck, giving it a visual identity that stands apart while retaining a familiar alto saxophone configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffet Crampon 400 Series Alto Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Eb alto saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 400 Series BCA-D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Gold lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Buffet Crampon soft-sided backpack-style case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Mouthpiece, ligature, protective cap, polishing cloth, and neck strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 2100589S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lightly used saxophone is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The lacquer remains bright and glossy overall, with light cosmetic wear consistent with normal handling and use. The exterior keywork, guards, touchpieces, neck cork, and engraved decoration are intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the 400 Series Alto Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 400 Series is suited to advanced students, educators, doublers, and working players seeking an Eb alto saxophone cataloged within Buffet Crampon's professional range. Its traditional lacquered-brass construction and familiar alto configuration make it adaptable to concert, jazz, pit, teaching, and commercial settings. Players comparing professional altos should assess its core sound, intonation, keywork feel, articulation, and response across the registers with their preferred mouthpiece and reed setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Buffet Crampon 400 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Buffet Crampon 400 Series a professional saxophone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Buffet Crampon catalogs the 400 Series Eb alto saxophone as a professional model. It is appropriate for advanced musicians and working players who prefer its response, ergonomics, and tonal concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 400 Series fit within Buffet Crampon's saxophone lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 400 Series occupies a professional position above Buffet Crampon's student offerings. The SENZO is a separate professional series with different construction and finish options, so players should compare the models according to tonal goals and playing feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat musical settings suit the 400 Series alto?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts professional classification and conventional Eb alto configuration make it suitable for concert band, jazz ensemble, chamber music, teaching, doubling, and solo performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Buffetlogo\/Buffetlogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Buffetlogo\/Buffetlogo0.jpg\" alt=\"x\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Buffet Crampon dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Direct Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53954616394093,"sku":"BCAS-2100589S","price":1189.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7137914.jpg?v=1789264290","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/buffet-crampon-400-series-professional-alto-saxophone-in-gold-lacquer-sn-2100589s","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}