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Unison "Steve Goodson Model" Saxophone NEW: Video Interview with Steve Goodson Steve discusses the details of the new model horns. Requires RealOne Player, click the button to download.
An Interview with Steve Goodson - Q & A about the New Model
Alto Tenor High Resolution Images (Great Detail)
Photo Tour - Click image for enlarged detail (use your BACK button to return)
The separate key guards protect the exposed keys. Built in risers on the finger touches add speed and comfort to the execution of difficult technical passages. Some of Steve's original design drawings! Pictures of early prototypes The Masterpiece neck, also designed by Steve, gives extremely free blowing response and superb intonation. A solid silver neck is optional. The unique underslung octave mechanism assures a perfect seal. The heart of the Steve Goodson Model's excellent response and intonation is the exclusive "Tri-Vent" octave system. This system eliminates the stuffy D2 and the break between G2 and A2. Response and intonation are much improved for the entire upper range. This feature is found only on the Unison Steve Goodson Model. The High Note Compensator mechanism, exclusive to the Unison Steve Goodson Model, brings the C#3 and palm key notes into perfect tune, and eliminates the "thin" voice associated with the highest tones. The triple ring strap hook allows the player to find the ultimate in comfortable playing position. this feature is exclusive to the Unison Steve Goodson Model. The oversized bell is beautifully hand engraved on the flair, front, sides, and down the bow. The LH pinky table is oversized for player comfort and easy reach. The low Bb spatula has a built in riser. The enlarged front F key has a roller which eliminates the need for finger lifting. The A/Bis key has an adjustment screw for ease of  regulation. Both of these features are unique to the Unison Steve Goodson Model.

Price List (MSRP prices shown)

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	ALTO VINTAGE LACQUER - $3400
	ALTO BLACK NICKEL SILVER PLATED KEYWORK AND NECK $3700
	ALTO BLACK NICKEL GOLD PLATED KEYWORK AND NECK $3700
	ALTO BRIGHT SILVER $3800
	ALTO SATIN SILVER $3800
	ALTO BRIGHT GOLD $3900
	ALTO SATIN GOLD $3900
	TENOR VINTAGE LACQUER $3400
	TENOR BLACK NICKEL GOLD PLATED KEYWORK AND NECK $4200
	TENOR BLACK NICKEL SILVER PLATED KEYWORK AND NECK $4200
	TENOR BRIGHT SILVER $4300
	TENOR SATIN SILVER $4300
	TENOR BRIGHT GOLD $4400
	TENOR SATIN GOLD $4400

Sterling Silver neck, add $300.  ATA flight case, add $850.  Custom engraving available, please contact me for quote. All Unison "Steve Goodson Model"  saxophones sold by Steve Goodson Woodwinds LLC are personally set up and adjusted by Steve and come with a set of Horn Doctor Key Clamps. Prices are FOB New Orleans and do not include taxes, duties, or shipping charges.

SUGGESTED ALTISSIMO FINGERINGS

In the course of developing this model, I experimented with many different fingerings for the notes above high F#.  Due to the increased tone hole diameter and the use of the unique compensator key,  I found that fingerings that are different from my usual ones seemed to work the best.  The changes that we made in the neck, bore, and mechanism make the Steve Goodson Model very “altissimo friendly”. I’ve had a number of professional players try these fingerings, and there seems to be general agreement that these work very well, and that the altissimo range of the horn is phenomenal!

G3	G#3	A3	Bb3	C4	C#4	D4	Eb4	E4	F4
X	O	O	O	O	X	X	X	X	O
O	O	O	X	X Eb	X	O	X	X	X Eb
O	X	X	X	O	X	O	X	X	O
O	X	X	O	X	X	O	X	O	X
/	/	/	/	/	/	/	/	/	/
Bb O	O	X	X	X	X	O	X	X	X
O	O	X	X	O	X	O	X	X	O
O	O	O	O	X	X	O	X	O	X

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