Stephanhouser SAS1000-VN alto sax in antique Stephanhouser SAS1000-VN alto sax in antique "experienced" finish
A Revolutionary New Saxophone . After 5 years of extensive research and development, Stephanhouser have crafted a unique and revolutionary new saxophone. The instrument boast three (3) US patents. Instead of "modifying and copying" existing designs, they started with a clean slate. Once they had their prototypes in hand, they then took the instruments to professional players, students, repair technicians, and band directors for evaluation. They analyzed each and every comment and suggestion concerning likes and dislikes of the instruments and made the appropriate modifications. The end result of this exhaustive research is an extremely versatile and durable saxophone that has incredible tone and quality. Stephanhöuser believe that all musicians deserve a high quality instrument.

US Patented One Piece Bow - Stephanhöuser has developed a patented procedure that allows them to produce a bow that is manufactured with one piece of bell brass. This gives this portion of the instrument much more strength and resonating qualities.

US Patented Octave Key Design - They have also developed a patented neck key and pivot design. This normally vulnerable and critical component is rock solid and precise on the Stephanhöuser saxes.

Unique Key and Button Design - All Stephanhöuser saxophones boast power forged keys and "retro" styled key buttons. These buttons are machined from solid bell brass and are individually contoured for exact finger placement.