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The Problem with the BetterSax Session Alto...(2 months later)

FoolishFrankie

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I've been playing the ‪@bettersax‬ session alto for a few months now so here are some of my thoughts!

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0:00 Intro
0:50 The black lacquer (and my problems with it)
2:38 Ergonomics and key response
4:30 The mouthpiece it comes with
5:56 Leaks??
7:04 The case
8:56 The sound
9:51 Is it worth the price?

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20 Comments

@FoolishFrankie Creator 6 months ago (edited) Pinned

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@Matttiad 6 months ago

Love the audio replies! Feels very personal.

@TWNL_23972 6 months ago

yes! It's here!!! I'm actually having my first paid gig with my band soon man, it's not much, but I'm still doing it for the music and fun. Wee'ree being paid to play for 30 minutes. Never played for so long on a gig. Super stoked!

@blindcanseemusic 6 months ago

Thorough yet interesting review. I watched the whole thing even though I’m not in the market. Great playing, and great sound

@Krivplayzz 6 months ago

Thank you so much! I was literally looking to buy this so this certainly helped me

@kintorey1195 6 months ago

Great review! That saxophone is very nice ^_^

@briannoe8123 1 month ago

I've never seen a black trombone like that!

@tltate 1 month ago

Thanks for this quick blurb about the horn. I’ve been thinking of buying this one myself. You sound good on it.

@BensonGumbald-se4st 6 months ago

Great review! I've been looking at getting the Better Sax bari eventually. Its good to see that the alto is high quality.

Also, I got a black, 4 sax shirt and I love it! Thanks for you note as well! You're a cool dude :D

@EricPalmerBlog 6 months ago (edited)

Me as an intermediate saxophone player you have always been a positive influence on my improvement. Funny when first viewing this video I thought, wow he sounds better, but I just attributed that to not hearing you in a while. Hope you are having a 2026 with unlimited success.
FYI I got a clone Meyer 7 not long ago and it made my Jean Paul AS400 into a bright horn and my 1986 Super Action 80 even more versatile.

@Tharendel 4 months ago

I love your videos, and always subtle/not subtle (depending on if you play )oldschool runescape things. Music, games, all of the things I love. What an incredible horn and review

@leticiabraun2909 6 months ago

I must say though, you sound your best so far with that horn.

@TE-TUner 6 months ago

Good review! Also thanks for the info on the lacquer 😁

@alexortega-v1r 6 months ago

I have the BetterSax Classic model for alto, and I can fit my BSS reed case inside the case instead of the outside pocket

@Littlebigjimbob3 6 months ago

Love your content! You inspired me to get a alto saxophone and I cant stop playing! Keep it up!!🎉

@ivansantiago8363 4 months ago

Thanks for the video. I’ve been wanting to buy a P. Mauriat System 76 for a long time but when I verified the price, it went up another $500 and it’s now around $4200. Then Better Sax came with their horn and wasn’t sure about it. I saw your video and it seems this will become my very first professional alto sax. The black matte finish is great, but going for the copper finish.

@Andy_Scherer03 6 months ago

Dude, you sound amazing! 🎷

@michaelpaulwilliamsyt 6 months ago

VGM tracks is awesome. Perfect for harmonica. Thanks dude!

@SomeGuyOnSax 6 months ago

Great review! I've been considering getting this for my Dad so I'm glad to hear it's a solid horn!
And I must be the only person who doesn't like BSS reeds haha