-Improved Upper Bow Gives consistent voice to high notes. - Double Bell to Body Braces Twice the connection between these body parts, for stability and longevity. - The Best Pads Made Custom-made MusicMedic kangaroo leather pads. Most durable and long-lasting on the market. Supple, they resist sticking. -The Best Resonators Made Solid brass hand-fitted Noyak resonators made from the same brass as the body. - Saxgourmet Thumbrest The best thing that ever happened to your right thumb is the ultra-comfortable Saxgourmet Thumbrest. Plated to match the instrument's finish. - [ ] Ultra High Copper Content Brass Alloy Greater resonance is achieved by increasing copper and decreasing zinc from the alloy. - [ ] Three-Ring Strap Hook The hallmark of the Saxgourmet and Steve Goodson models. Gives you multiple hang angles for better comfort as well as two more targets when changing horns quickly. - [ ] Key Touches Are Close Together Made to conform to the human hand, they are spread like a tenor, for increased playing speed and finger comfort. No more cramped hands from playing with hyperextended fingers. - [ ] Improved Low A Key Design For the first time the low A key a baritone saxophone is engineered like a key, and not like and aftermarket appendage. - [ ] Keyed from Low A to High F# Expansive range meets the demands of modern composers and arrangers. - [ ] Double Arm Supported Low C Cup Stiffens and protects this key.