Thomann TSS-380 Soprano Sax

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Thomann TSS-380 soprano saxophone, brass body and keys, clear lacquer finish, straight and curved neck, incl. case and mouthpiece

Available since February 2021
Item number 505353
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Finish Body Brass Lacquered
Finish Keys Brass Lacquered
Body Brass
Gravure No
Design Straight
High G Key No
Straight S Bow Yes
Curved S Bow Yes
Fixed S Bow No
Resonator Pad Metal
Case with Backpack Straps Yes
Mouthpiece Yes
Strap Yes
Wiper (Body) No
Free of charge with this product
1.429 AED 360,50 €
Plus 277 AED shipping
The price in AED is a guideline price only
Since we ship from Germany, additional costs through taxes and customs may be incurred
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29 Customer ratings

4.2 / 5

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Better Than Expected!
Stephen148 13.10.2021
I bought the Thomann TSS-380 as a budget replacement for my very expensive soprano, that has been lost by a courier when it was sent for repair.

I have to be honest, given that this instrument cost close to 1/10th of the price of the lost sax, I was not expecting great things from it. But, I have been very surprised.

It is generally well built, and there was no loose cork or 'play' in the rods and keys, so far. It does feel quite light, but that is not as issue as there is less strain on the neck when being played. The sound (with my Selmer mouthpiece) is solid and round, and not dissimilar to that of my lost 'name brand' sax.

I checked the intonation with a tuner and when the mouthpiece was placed a long way onto the cork, the sax was never more than 2 cents out, from top to bottom of the range. I was able to 'lip' it back every time.

An initial issue was that the neck screw was not keeping either of the 2 provided necks tight, even when it was fully tightened. This (it seems) was causing some 'motor-boating' one some low notes, and notes above Eb on the palm keys would not 'speak'. I removed the screw, greased it and the neck was then secured and the faults went away!

My 3 * for quality reflects that I had to make these adjustments, and for a short while fully expected that I would need to send it for repair.

But, overall, I am delighted with this soprano and think it is worth more than the budget price I paid for it. Well done Thomann!
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Decent beginner horn
Jim Skau 23.11.2021
I really like the sound and would have given a better rating if it wasn't for the fact that the horn wasn't adjusted correctly in the middle F key. This prevented me from hitting the lower C down to Bb. It only took a minor adjustment of two screws to correct but if you are a beginner this could be impossible to deduct/discover. Also one of the springs is weak so the E is hanging after release... again many years of Sax playing resolves this by bending the spring a little further away from the seat to tighten the response but a beginner wouldn't know this. A quick playing check over before you sell/ship would resolve such minor faults. Otherwise it's a bargain for such a sound and instrument complexity. My two Selmer SA80 horns are obviously way better but nevertheless I'm duly impressed
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To Each his/her own
Kevin L 25.10.2022
I am not a saxophile, but what I can say, the instrument has a very easy playability. The keys are placed well for my hand size and fingers. My suggestion...throw the included mouthpiece in the garbage. Get something better. Also, the included reeds are garbage. Stiff and brittle. OK, the workmanship on my model is four out of five. The welds are a bit sloppy and the laquer is burned, but it does not impact the playability.
The sound is good, but I really have no side by side comparison since this is my only sax. As stated, the neck screw will not fully clamp the neck joint tightly and will need to be fixed some way. I really enjoy this instrument. The negatives I've mentioned really are minor and the positives to me far exceed anything bad I have to say. It is recommended sax for entry level players. Enjoy your playing.
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Most cost effective instrument
Anand Desai 31.03.2023
I am an ALTO saxophone hobbyist playing ALTO from past six years. I ventured to order this Soprano Saxophone on a belief that I would be able to catch up with this instrument in some time. To my surprise it is just a fantastic instrument which I was able to play some of favorite tunes which I used to dream while playing ALTO for a Soprano in just a matter of couple of days. The sound is sweet and I found it damn easy to play the high pitch notes which I enjoyed it thoroughly.
After watching some you tubers I was little skeptical about how will I cope up with Soprano but I think the beauty of the intrument gave me a very enlightening experience. It is a crown in my musical treasure.
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