I have a Ramponi & Cazzani C melody soprano, called a Jedson. It is about 1" shorter than the Bb soprano and I use a soprano mouthpiece, cut down at the neck end to go on enough. So I can use Bb soprano reeds too. It sounds lovely, soft and sweet and resonant, but it needs a really good service. The nice thing is I found a Bb soprano Ramponi & Cazzani, also a Jedson, so I have a nice pair.
Thanks for sharing. Its hard to get to hear what a C Melody sounds like. This one sounds like it has pretty good intonation, which I know has been the main problem with these horns, especially with the lack of correct mouthpieces.
There is a company in NZ that is selling C Melody horns, but they are made in China. I think they are the only outfit still making them.
Cool horn! I didn't know that C melodies were produced as recently as the 60s, let alone by Vito (even though it's really a stencil.) Nice videos and collection. I enjoy them as I love looking at vintage horns and hearing them is even better. Are your horns original lacquer?
Hi, thanks. Yeap, only a handfull was sold in the 60's and no, it is not relaquered. All my horns are original. I try to find horns that look great and sound even better, than they look :)
I have a Ramponi & Cazzani C melody soprano, called a Jedson. It is about 1" shorter than the Bb soprano and I use a soprano mouthpiece, cut down at the neck end to go on enough. So I can use Bb soprano reeds too. It sounds lovely, soft and sweet and resonant, but it needs a really good service. The nice thing is I found a Bb soprano Ramponi & Cazzani, also a Jedson, so I have a nice pair.
snowypetrel 1 year ago
Nice sound.
NyabinghiJazz 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing. Its hard to get to hear what a C Melody sounds like. This one sounds like it has pretty good intonation, which I know has been the main problem with these horns, especially with the lack of correct mouthpieces.
There is a company in NZ that is selling C Melody horns, but they are made in China. I think they are the only outfit still making them.
devilduck 2 years ago
btw there arent a lot in the world but they dont have much value. i found one on ebay for $900. they dont play well
blackl1kemysoul7 2 years ago
i found one on ebay sold by ce winds
blackl1kemysoul7 2 years ago
Cool horn! I didn't know that C melodies were produced as recently as the 60s, let alone by Vito (even though it's really a stencil.) Nice videos and collection. I enjoy them as I love looking at vintage horns and hearing them is even better. Are your horns original lacquer?
aaldredge 2 years ago
Hi, thanks. Yeap, only a handfull was sold in the 60's and no, it is not relaquered. All my horns are original. I try to find horns that look great and sound even better, than they look :)
mossite 2 years ago
Sounds like a "real" tenor!
cl7player 2 years ago
lol the c melody is sometimes called 'the tenor in C'
blackl1kemysoul7 2 years ago
Oh, I agree!
cl7player 2 years ago
I know a collector who has one, but it is not pristine, and has some laquer wear.
Birdog225 3 years ago
Great effortless phrasing and tone, especially for a C melody Leebm29
Leebm29 4 years ago
Mossite, you let the saxworld participate in those wonderful vintage saxes with their wonderful sounds. Keep on doing that! 5 stars!
Lateboooomer 4 years ago