Blessing Unveils New BBS-1287 Baritone Saxophone

August 30th 2017

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – E.K. Blessing is thrilled to introduce a new Baritone Saxophone, making E.K. Blessing once again a full band instrument line with a selection of woodwinds to compliment its legendary Standard Series brass instrument lineup. Introduced at the 2017 Winter NAMM show, the Blessing BBS-1287 Eb Baritone Saxophone is specifically targeted for students and school band programs.

“So far, the feedback we have received on the BBS-1287 is fantastic,” says Phil Baughman, Brand Manager at E.K. Blessing. “This Bari is an outstanding value for the cost. Dealers have been impressed with playability and quality. The BBS-1287 is reliable for any rental fleet!”  

The Standard Series BBS-1287 Eb Baritone Saxophone is presented in gold lacquer finish, with Yellow Brass Keys, Neck, Body and bell. It has both a Low A key and High F# Key, and Double Key Arms on low C and B keys. The BBS-1287 features Fully Ribbed Construction, Double Body-to-Bell bracing, and Guide Bracing for improved stability. It also comes with an Adjustable Thumb Rest, Stainless Steel Springs and Pisoni Pads with metal resonators. The BBS-1287 comes complete with a durable hard shell case with wheels, a mouthpiece, ligature & cap, and retails for $7,695.00 MSRP.

To learn more or become a dealer call your St Louis Music Representative at 800-727-4512 or email at [email protected].

{Pictured: Blessing Baritone Saxophone, BBS-1287}

St. Louis Music/U.S. Band & Orchestra is one of the largest general distributors of musical instruments and accessories in North America. SLM is the owner of Alvarez Guitars, Austin Guitars, Knilling String Instruments, E.K. Blessing, & Sigma Guitars. The company is also the exclusive USA distributor of Dixon Drums & Hardware, Antigua, and P. Mauriat Brass and Woodwinds.  SLM also distributes over 250 brands of accessories to music stores across the USA.