musicalprodigy
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Why??why are alto, tenor, and bari saxes curved, but soprano's not  ??:  ??
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Doc Frazier
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I have a curved soprano
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Bariman
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A curved soprano has very cramped keywork, and it is easier to manufacturer a staright horn.
Bariman
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JPSaxMan
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Plus I do believe the two sound somewhat different, maybe? ??: ...kinda goin out on a limb with that one.
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Bariman
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Very true. The sound achieved on a curvy is much sweeter, while a straight horn usually yields a more brighter and edgier tone.
Bariman
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JPSaxMan
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Yea, if you listen to Dave Koz, he plays on both a straight (Yamaha YSS-62 silver) and a curved (Conn 1912 I think) soprano, and I can hear the difference between the two! 
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musicalprodigy
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Thanks for the help guys. I'll have to try to listen to both the curved and straight soprano..
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