PRODUCT CATALOG ALTO TENOR SOPRANO BARITONE

PRODUCT CATALOG ALTO TENOR SOPRANO BARITONE

Alto Saxophones XL SERIES Dakota Saxophones are designed for professionals by professionals distinction with passion and purpose! SDA-XL-110 Satin Silver Neck, Body, Bow & Bell 18K GOLD PLATED KEYS, KEY GUARDS & TRIM SDA-XL-120 Gray Onyx Neck, Body Bow & Bell SATIN SILVER KEYS, KEY GUARDS & TRIM 2 DAKOTA SAXOPHONES

Alto Saxophones XL SERIES Research and legacy are our strengths! The Dakota Saxophone lineup can trace its origins to the benches of a small European builder. Focusing on ergonomic key work, engineering innovation and aesthetic details, Dakota Saxophones are instruments that meet the demands of today s prominent artists. The XL SERIES represent the beginning of our journey to become one of today s leading brands of professional saxophones. FEATURES OF ALTO XL SERIES Double arms on Low C/B/Bb keys 77% copper content brass alloy Large Bell: 5.32 with graduated bell taper beginning at bottom bow Elaborate hand engraving on neck and bell plush interior blanket SDA-XL-130 Neck/collar coupling is designed with a virtually seamless connection, cancelling unwanted air stream turbulence. SDA-XL-110 Ergonomic key design coupled with gray Mother Of Pearl key tips offer fast, smooth & articulate key action. SDA-XL-120 SDA-XL-130 Bright Silver Plated Neck, Body, Bow & Bell 18K GOLD PLATED KEYS, KEY GUARDS & TRIM Low C/B/Bb double arm construction guarantees fastest/smoothest pinky finger motion possible. DAKOTA SAXOPHONES 3

FEATURES OF ALTO XG SERIES Double arms on Low C/B/Bb keys 77% copper content brass alloy Large Bell: 5.32 with graduated bell taper beginning at bottom bow Elaborate hand engraving on neck and bell plush interior blanket Alto Saxophones XG SERIES SDA-XG-303 Select Abalone Mother Of Pearl Key tips for long life, beauty and digital comfort. SDA-XG-404 Dakota custom engineered low profile key cups designed for faster/ smoother action with less travel time and positive tone hole closure. SDA-XG-303 HAND BURNISHED ANTIQUE BRASS throughout instrument WITH BLACK, GRAY AND ONYX MOTHER OF PEARL KEY TIPS SDA-XG-404 METALLIC GRAY ONYX BODY BRIGHT SILVER PLATED NECK, BOW & BELL 18K GOLD PLATED KEYS, KEY GUARDS & TRIM SDA-XG-303 Graduated large bell beginning at bottom bow. When design influences performance, excitement happens! Dakota does it like no one else with our XG SERIES. The beauty, function and aesthetics of these horns rival anything on the market. Available in two unique finishes, the XG SERIES excel in taste, lines, texture and luxury. We ve elevated the design to inspire every owner to new levels of playing. 4 DAKOTA SAXOPHONES

Alto Saxophones XR SERIES Unrivaled artistic design sets us apart! When every detail demonstrates an expression of craftsmanship and skill its clear Dakota Saxophones have it all. The XR SERIES capture the brilliance and tonality today s artists expect from a professional instrument. FEATURES OF ALTO XR SERIES Double arms on Low C/B/Bb keys Exclusive bronze alloy Standard Bell (SDA-XR-82): 4.75 Large Bell (SDA-XR-42): 5.32 Both with graduated bell taper beginning at bottom bow Elaborate hand engraving on neck and bell plush interior blanket SDA-XR-42 Ergonomic key design coupled with low profile key cups offer fast, smooth & articulate key action. SDA-XR-42 Elaborate bell engraving. SDA-XR-82 Raw unfinished bronze alloy throughout instrument SDA-XR-42 BRONZE ALLOY WITH MATTE BLACK BODY SILVER PLATED NECK RAW UNFINISHED BRONZE KEYS, KEY GUARDS & TRIM SDA-XR-82 Distinctive grill style key guards. DAKOTA SAXOPHONES 5

Tenor Saxophones XL SERIES Innovation, Excellence, Design & Performance... make this new generation of saxophones the best and only choice for professional artists. SDT-XL-210 Satin Silver Neck, Body, Bow & Bell 18K GOLD PLATED KEYS, KEY GUARDS & TRIM SDT-XL-220 Gray Onyx Neck, Body Bow & Bell SATIN SILVER KEYS, KEY GUARDS & TRIM 6 DAKOTA SAXOPHONES

Tenor Saxophones XL SERIES We ve created the most desirable complete line of saxophones for today s world market! Effortless key action combined with smooth as silk plateau mechanism provide any player absolute control of the most complex all-register passages. FEATURES OF TENOR XL SERIES Double arms on Low C/B/Bb keys 77% copper content brass alloy Large Bell: 6.26 with graduated bell taper beginning at bottom bow Elaborate hand engraving on neck and bell plush interior blanket SDT-XL-220 Neck/collar coupling is designed with a virtually seamless connection, cancelling unwanted air stream turbulence. SDT-XL-230 3 point body to bell brace encasing Sax Dakota emblem. SDT-XL-210 SDT-XL-230 Bright Silver Plated Neck, Body, Bow & Bell 18K GOLD PLATED KEYS, KEY GUARDS & TRIM Body finish with contrasting key plating provides superb aesthetic beauty. DAKOTA SAXOPHONES 7

FEATURES OF TENOR XG SERIES Double arms on Low C/B/Bb keys 77% copper content brass alloy Large Bell: 6.26 with graduated bell taper beginning at bottom bow Elaborate hand engraving on neck and bell plush interior blanket Tenor Saxophones XG SERIES SDT-XG-505 Select Abalone Mother Of Pearl Key tips for long life, beauty and digital comfort. SDT-XG-606 Dakota custom engineered low profile key cups designed for faster/ smoother action with less travel time and positive tone hole closure. SDT-XG-505 HAND BURNISHED ANTIQUE BRASS throughout instrument WITH BLACK, GRAY AND ONYX MOTHER OF PEARL KEY TIPS SDT-XG-606 METALLIC GRAY ONYX BODY BRIGHT SILVER PLATED NECK, BOW & BELL 18K GOLD PLATED KEYS, KEY GUARDS & TRIM SDT-XG-505 Graduated large bell beginning at bottom bow. You ll be in control of your playing at all times! Never a doubt that the next pattern of notes will come through exactly like you want.and never a doubt that this sax will respond to your most subtle artistic needs. 8 DAKOTA SAXOPHONES

Tenor Saxophones XR SERIES Dakota Saxophones have their own dynamic life force always striving for excellence. FEATURES OF TENOR XR SERIES Double arms on Low C/B/Bb keys Exclusive bronze alloy Standard Bell (SDT-XR-92): 5.95 Large Bell (SDT-XR-52): 6.26 Both with graduated bell taper beginning at bottom bow Elaborate hand engraving on neck and bell plush interior blanket SDT-XR-92 Ergonomic key design coupled with low profile key cups offer fast, smooth & articulate key action. SDT-XR-92 Elaborate bell engraving. SDT-XR-92 Raw unfinished bronze alloy throughout instrument SDT-XR-52 BRONZE ALLOY WITH MATTE BLACK BODY SILVER PLATED NECK RAW UNFINISHED BRONZE KEYS, KEY CUPS & TRIM SDT-XR-52 Distinctive grill style key guards. DAKOTA SAXOPHONES 9

FEATURES OF SOPRANO Saxophones 77% copper content brass alloy plush interior Soprano Saxophones SDSS-XG-707 Distinctive one piece tubular design SDSS-1024 Dakota custom engineered low profile key cups designed for faster/ smoother action with less travel time and positive tone hole closure. SDSS-1024 Gray Onyx with Satin Silver Keys and Trim SDSS-XG-707 HAND BURNISHED ANTIQUE BRASS WITH BLACK GRAY AND ONYX MOTHER OF PEARL KEY TIPS SDSS-1024 Stainless Steel long hinge rods. The Sax Dakota Straight Soprano retro one-piece tube design is guaranteed to provide you with the finest tonality/timbre of any Soprano Sax you may have played. 10 DAKOTA SAXOPHONES

Soprano Saxophones These exceptional saxophones are loaded with every advanced feature a player could ask for! FEATURES OF SOPRANO Saxophones Exclusive bronze alloy (SDSS-XR-72) 77% copper content brass alloy (SDSC-909) plush interior SDSS-XR-72 Ergonomic key design coupled with low profile key cups offer fast, smooth & articulate key action. SDSC-909 Elaborate bell engraving. SDSS-XR-72 Raw unfinished bronze alloy throughout instrument SDSC-909 Curved Bell Design Bright Silver Plated Neck, Body, Bow & Bell 18K Gold Plated Keys, Key Guards & Trim SDSC-909 Curved bell design to provide the traditional saxophone look but with the soprano sax sound. DAKOTA SAXOPHONES 11

Baritone Saxophones We ve elevated function and design to inspire every owner to higher levels of performance. SDB-1400 Gray Onyx Neck, Body Bow & Bell SATIN SILVER KEYS, KEY GUARDS & TRIM 12 DAKOTA SAXOPHONES

Baritone Saxophones FEATURES OF BARITONE Saxophones Double arms on Low C/B/Bb keys and low A SDB-1400 is 77% copper content brass alloy SDB-XR-62 is exclusive raw bronze alloy Large bell: 7.48 with graduated bell taper beginning at bottom bow plush interior and recessed wheels for easy transportation SDB-XR-62 Select Abalone Mother Of Pearl finger tips for long life, beauty and digital comfort. SDB-1400 Dakota custom engineered low profile key cups designed for faster/smoother action with less travel time and positive tone hole closure. SDB-XR-62 Raw unfinished bronze alloy throughout instrument SDB-XR-62 Elaborate engraving on the bell. Large bell size 7.48. DAKOTA SAXOPHONES 13

FEATURES OF STRAIGHT ALTO/TENOR Saxophones 77% copper content brass alloy plush interior Straight Alto/Tenor Saxophones Dakota has designed the only authentic pair of Straight Saxophones available in the world today. SDAS-1020 Ergonomic key design coupled with low profile key cups offer fast, smooth & articulate key action. SDTS-1022 Elaborate bell engraving. SDTS-1022 Distinctive style key guards. SDAS-1020 Straight Body in Gray Onyx Neck, Body & Bell SATIN SILVER KEYS, KEY GUARDS & TRIM SDTS-1022 Straight Body in Gray Onyx Neck, Body & Bell SATIN SILVER KEYS, KEY GUARDS & TRIM 14 DAKOTA SAXOPHONES

Saxophone Cases Double handle tweed exterior wood case Interior plush blanket Baritone Saxophone Case Built in wheels for easier transportation BY THE NUMBERS 2003 Dakota enters the pro 7 Stunning 40+ Major 30 Years of 2 Produces the only matched pair of straight 1000s Inspired, 22 saxophone custom endorsing research, alto & tenor motivated Innovative global metal artists & development saxes in the & loyal models market finishes growing & refinement world. musicians offered DAKOTA SAXOPHONES 15

Sax Dakota Saxophones The Dakota Saxophone lineup can trace its origins to the benches of a small European sax builder. Focusing on ergonomic key work, engineering innovation and aesthetic details, Sax Dakota produces instruments that meet the demands of today s leading artists. Improvements in key action and metal composition are just the start. Stainless steel key rods, specially designed neck tapers and a graduated bell flare that begins at the bottom bow and collar are some of the features that distinguish these horns from so many others. Double armed low C/B/Bb keys along with thin low-profile key pads provide superb response and a consistent tone. Offered in 7 eye catching finishes, there is sure to be a look to match any player s style and personality. We encourage you to try one of our saxes today.you ll be glad you did. 22159N Pepper Road, PO Box 550 Barrington, IL 60010 USA Toll Free: 877.541.4017 www.saxdakota.com Dakota Saxophones A division of F. E. Olds and Son, Inc.