{"product_id":"atlantic-london-the-duke-vintage-amber-mark-1-alto-saxophone","title":"Atlantic London - The Duke -  Vintage Amber - Mark I - Alto Saxophone","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVINTAGE CHARACTER. SMOOTH, MODERN ACTION.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Duke is Atlantic London’s flagship professional alto saxophone, combining a warm, centred sound with a light, compact key action. Its Vintage Amber lacquer, intricate hand engraving and distinctive wire keyguards give it a character all its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich amber finish brings out the detail of the engraving and gives the instrument a classic, vintage-inspired appearance. Behind those looks is a responsive, expressive alto with the focus and flexibility to make the sound your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLast remaining sale models.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSOUND AND RESPONSE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from high-quality brass, The Duke features an Atlantic London RESO+ neck, rolled tone holes, ribbed body construction and an enlarged bell. Its sound is warm and focused, with a resonant core and room to shape the tone from a soft subtone to full projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RESO+ neck gives the alto a responsive, free-blowing feel while retaining depth and a centred sound. It is an instrument that invites you to pick it up and keep playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKEY ACTION AND ERGONOMICS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact key layout feels familiar, with closely arranged palm keys and an easily accessible table-key cluster. Carefully fitted keywork provides a secure, robust feel, while the smooth, light and even action lets you focus on the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDESIGN AND FINISH\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by classic Conn saxophones, the wire-style guards for the low B♭, B, C and E♭ keys give The Duke a distinctive profile. The octave key echoes the same design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtensive hand engraving blends traditional and Art Deco influences across the bell and bow. Two master engravers bring more than 50 years of combined experience to the work, with each instrument taking around seven hours to engrave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vintage Amber lacquer adds a warm, golden-brown tone that highlights the engraving. The Duke is also available in an unlacquered finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eINCLUDED WITH YOUR SAXOPHONE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlantic London Fly Light case with a stylish two-tone finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown padded leather neck strap with a brass hook and wide adjuster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBespoke metal end cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded shoulder straps for the case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilverstein Omnicap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree 42-point professional set-up and a free checkover within one year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTHE ATLANTIC LONDON STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtlantic London was founded by Jamie Straker in 2018. Jamie spent more than 20 years at SAX, including serving as Managing Director, before leaving to focus fully on Atlantic. Drawing on that experience, he assembled a London-based team of accomplished players and specialist technicians to develop saxophones with a distinctive sound, feel and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name “Atlantic” reflects the brand’s inspiration: the great American saxophones of Conn and the celebrated French instruments of Selmer Paris. The Duke brings influences from both sides of the Atlantic together in a modern professional saxophone with a character entirely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: High-quality brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Vintage Amber lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraving: Extensive hand engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey touches: Grade A mother of pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Atlantic London RESO+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Rolled tone holes, ribbed body and enlarged bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Atlantic London Fly Light case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Taiwanese components; designed and set up in London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for: Professional and advancing players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAFF REVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've always been a fan of vintage-inspired modern saxes, especially when they are well-conceived and offer the kind of playing experience that inspires and excites me. That's the feeling I have with this first range of instruments from Atlantic. Over the past few years, whilst this brand and its models have been developing, I have been bearing witness from the sidelines with interest. Even though I have given space to Jamie and his team during this time, allowing them to develop the instruments according to their criteria, my one request was to have a sax that has great playability. You want to be able to pick up the sax and just let it play, without having to do battle with the key action to make it respond properly! Well on this front I have to say that I'm delighted with the smooth, light and even action. This allows me to get straight on with the music and enjoy the tone that is being produced - and boy, what a tone! Big, powerful, plenty of breadth and core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoupled with a great tone and playability I also love the look of these horns! The keyguards look cool and give off a vintage vibe that you don't see on any other modern sax. The cognac lacquer looks great and makes the engraving jump out at you - but equally, the unlacquered finish looks amazing. If anything, I found that this finish gives off a slightly freer and more open sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI also appreciate the fact that all the extra details have been taken care of - even down to things like providing a high-quality metal end cap! Sounds trivial, but you immediately notice it when opening the case, and all these details feed through to an overall sense of fulfillment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJim Cheek\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57754764804469,"sku":"dukealto","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0301\/6081\/4139\/files\/atlantic-london-the-duke-vintage-amber-alto-saxophone-141284.jpg?v=1742578370","url":"https:\/\/sax.co.uk\/products\/atlantic-london-the-duke-vintage-amber-mark-1-alto-saxophone","provider":"SAX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}