Detail 01
Unlacquered brass finish
The exterior develops a natural patina over time, creating an individual vintage look.

Independent shopping perspective
Allora’s ATS-580 Chicago Series tenor saxophone uses an unlacquered brass finish that develops a natural patina over time, giving each instrument its own vintage appearance. Its Expanded Bell design is intended to bring punch and presence, particularly for jazz and rock, while accommodating classical players seeking a somewhat larger sound. The tenor is aimed at advancing students, adult enthusiasts, and professional musicians, and it has a D-shaped neck profile.


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Detail 01
The exterior develops a natural patina over time, creating an individual vintage look.
Detail 02
It is designed to provide punch and presence across the stated jazz, rock, and classical applications.
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Yes. The unlacquered brass develops a natural patina over time for an individual vintage look.
Its Expanded Bell is especially suited to jazz and rock, and it also serves classical players who prefer a somewhat bigger sound.
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