Forestone SX II Black Panther Soprano Saxophone!_____________________________________________________________________________________
The Sax Stable is a proud Forestone Saxophones USA authorized dealer!
It's our pleasure to offer you concierge level one on one customer service to give you the absolute best possible horn buying experience!
Today or down the line when you are ready to purchase your next horn please think of the Sax Stable and be sure to reach out.
Were enthused to be a Forestone authorized dealer as well selling the full range of brass & winds from Selmer Paris, Yanagisawa, Bach Brass, Armstrong, C.G. Conn, Holton, King, Leblanc, Ludwig Musser, Scherl & Roth, Selmer USA, Rico, Vandoren, KB Sax, Forestone, Theo Wanne etc.
All of our Forestone instruments come with the full and proper US manufacturer warranty backed by Forestone USA.
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Forestone SX II Black Panther Soprano Saxophone!
For sale is a brand new Forestone black SX soprano saxophone.
This sax includes the full & proper US warranty!
The Black Panther soprano was a special edition horn made for a short period. These horns are mostly gone sold out, this is one of the final remaining ones.
What makes this horn so special is instead of using a standard brass, this saxophone features a metal alloy called Titanium White Copper. This TWC is a specialized blend of copper infused with nickel and titanium!
The black finish it self is actual black metal, black nickle metal plated to the body.
This horn comes with both straight and curved neck.
This horn plays with an incredibly thick, dense sound packed with a centered tone and strong soprano overtones. These are great playing horns!
As a heads up Forestone saxophones do not come with mouthpieces.
This horn is available for sale at our Los Angeles, California saxophone showroom store and can sell at any point so if you have been looking for a tenor please buy and pay confidently we will ship ASAP upon payment!
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The Forestone Paradigm: Japanese Precision Meets Modern Acoustics
For decades, players searching for a top-tier professional instrument instinctively turned to a few legacy manufacturers. But the saxophone world is shifting. Forestone Japan represents a ground-shattering evolution in modern saxophone design. They seamlessly fuse the legendary mechanical precision of Japanese engineering with radical acoustic innovations that traditional makers simply aren't doing.
Whether you came to our listing looking for a Selmer Paris, a Yanagisawa, or a pristine vintage horn, one note on a Forestone will completely recalibrate your expectations of what a modern saxophone can achieve.
Forestone saxophones are engineered from the ground up for high-performance players who demand maximum resonance, lightning-fast response, and modern ergonomic perfection. Every instrument undergoes rigorous quality control checks and professional factory adjustment before leaving Japan, ensuring it arrives at the Sax Stable showroom ready to deliver an elite playing experience right out of the case.
The Secret: Full FVCT Cryogenic Treatment
At the heart of the Forestone sound is their patented Freeze Vibrational Cryogenic Treatment (FVCT). This is not a marketing gimmick—it is a profound transformation of the metal at a molecular level.
The metal is subjected to sub-zero temperatures reaching -180°C utilizing liquid nitrogen. This process replicates the natural stress relief that occurred through decades of playing or old-world hand-hammering techniques. By relieving the internal tension lines within the brass alloy, FVCT unifies the molecular structure of the instrument.
The Acoustic Result: The horn blows completely open with almost zero initial resistance. The altissimo register speaks with unbelievable security, the low end whispers instantly, and the entire body tube vibrates with a deep, visceral haptic feedback directly into your fingers.
Engineered Mechanics & Material Innovation
Forestone does not simply clone vintage designs; they optimize them for the modern player.
Hybrid Post Construction: Specially engineered ribbing and varying brass thicknesses maximize the speed at which vibrational energy travels down the tube. This yields a highly projected, authoritative core sound that easily cuts through any acoustic environment.
Premium Alloys: Forestone utilizes the best premium alloys to deliver incredibly sweet, lush, and warm timbre with massive mid and low partials, providing a studio-mix-ready tone straight out of the bell.
True Soldered Rolled Tone Holes (RX Series): Unlike brands that use cheap pseudo-rolled lips or drawn metal that thins out the critical edges of the chimney, Forestone utilizes premium soldered rolled tone holes. This provides a perfectly flat, wide, and rigid seating surface for the pads. It ensures bulletproof seal reliability, a massive fat sound profile, and makes future pad adjustments much cleaner for a technician. (Note: GX Series features standard flanged straight tone holes).
Masterful Ergonomics: The keywork has been engineered to exhaustion. The action is remarkably tight, fluid, and light under the fingers—utilizing premium blue steel needle springs, authentic inlaid Mother-of-Pearl key touches, and an adjustable metal thumb hook.
Premium Pro Components From the Factory
Every professional Forestone instrument arrives completely upgraded and ready for the stage:
Pisoni Pro Pads: Fitted with premium metal resonators for maximum acoustic reflection, crisp key click, and forward projection.
Hand-Engraved Detachable Bell: Features gorgeous, intricate floral filigree engraving that beautifully accents the body and neck.
Forestone Flight Case: Includes a sleek, ultra-protective, contoured hardshell flight case built for the road and tight overhead bins.
Technical Specifications
Key: Bb (Tenor) / Eb (Alto) / Bb (Soprano)
Range: Low Bb to High F#
Acoustic Treatment: GX features Cryo treated neck, RX features Full Body & Neck FVCT Cryogenic Treatment
Tone Holes: Premium Soldered Rolled Tone Holes on RX Series, Flanged Straight Tone Holes on GX Series
Pads: Italian Pisoni Pro with metal resonators
Springs: Premium Blue Steel needle springs
Key Touches: Authentic inlaid Mother-of-Pearl
Origin: Engineered in Japan / Horns stamped above serial number Made In Japan
From the moment you place your order the process starts ASAP and the gears begin turning so please buy and pay confidently!
Most orders are ready to dispatch and typically ship within 24 to 48 hours, and many times we can get them out DAY OF purchase. If you would like to feel confident when purchasing feel free to message over and we can tell you the exact time table for your horn as well share with you if the horn is shipping from Sax Stable headquarters, or direct from Forestone’s horn vault.
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The Sax Stable is unable to accept returns or exchanges of any merchandise, instruments or accessories regardless if they are sealed in the original manufacturer's packaging material. Sax Stable honors and is capable of processing manufacturer’s warranty claims on items purchased through the Sax Stable. In the event of a shipping anomaly occurring it is necessary for the customer to retain all original manufacturer's boxes, packaging and any materials provided by the Sax Stable. Please refer to Terms and Conditions of sale for more information. All sales are final and binding with no return or exchange as written.