Why upgrade your instrument?
Take your performance to the next level. Beginner instruments are designed for playing basic musical styles, and are constructed economically with the young musician in mind. As students advance, so should their instruments.
Intermediate and professional instruments have enhanced features that make it easier for advancing musicians to handle more challenging music. Better quality materials, more refined construction, and enhanced features produce a more precise sound and comfortable feel. Talk to your music teacher for advice on how and where to upgrade your instrument.
Instrument
Flute
Open hole model – preferred design allows for better tone quality
Solid silver headjoint – material and one piece construction produce better tone
Low B footjoint – additional notes available, as required in advanced music
Preferred design allows for better tone quality
Clarinet
Wood body – produces more resonant sound
Refined keyes – better playability
Individually cut tone holes – produces more precise sound
Refined design – post & rib construction allow for better stability in sound
Saxophone Alto/Tenor
Refined design – post & rib construction allow for better stability in sound
Refined tone holes – design allows for enhanced playability
Heavy wall design – allow for more even and controlled sound
Trumpet
One-piece bell – construction produces more even sound
Refined pistons – design allows for more flexible playing
Trombone
One-piece bell – construction produces more even sound
Refined slides – design allows for more flexible playing
F Trigger – Allows for more flexible playing and extended range
Strings, violin, viola, cello, bass
Hand-applied varnish – produces better acoustics
Better wood material – produces more resonant sound
Ebony fittings – provides best stability
Higher grade bow material – allows for more flexible playing