Question 1

Is it tunable?

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Not tunable, but worth playing, very cool horn. I previously posted that the bamboo version had better tone color, but was pitched on the sharp side for the 3 that I had owned; whereas the black hard rubber (or whatever it's made of) is pitched well, perhaps harder to control in the 2nd register. Using a different reed & ligature than what comes with it gives far more control on pitch & tonality. It does depend upon your preferred genres, styles, and mode of playing. It is still one of my favorite portable horns. Brian designed a good thing on this!

Question 2

Can this produce accidentals?

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Yes, it can play a full two octave chromatic scale starting on low c, it comes with a fingering chart that shows all the accidentals.

Question 3

Does this use a clarinet size reed or sax reed?

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It uses a tenor sax reed (The instrument was developed by an old sax player.), and it comes with a 2 1/2.  Unless you already have clarinet or sax chops, I suggest you look for a 2 or 1 1/2 before it arrives at your house.  The lower notes are difficult for a beginner.  Good luck.

Question 4

I can play a few songs on a tin whistle. How close is this to tin whistle fingering? Can you go up octives?

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This is totally different than a tin whistle.  I play this a lot but only know a scale.   I do wish I would of gotten the other one with the more formed mouth piece.   I am a sax and clarinet player.  It does come with a book.  I also watched several YouTube videos on this instrument. That may be the idea you might want to use.

ASIN	B0002ODPDI
Brand Name	Xaphoon
Colour	Black
Customer Reviews	4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (691)
Finish Type	Polished
Global Trade Identification Number	00094922105882
Instrument Key	C
Item Dimensions	25 x 25 x 25 millimetres
Item Weight	0.5 Pounds
Manufacturer	Xaphoon
Manufacturer Part Number	XAPH
Material Type	Plastic
Model Name	XAPH Maui
Model Number	XAPH
Number of Items	1
Sound Profile	Rich, close to clarinet and saxophone
Style	Single
UPC	094922105882
Unit Count	1 Count

Xaphoon XAPH Maui Pocket Saxophone, Black

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