How much should I pay for a saxophone?

How much should I pay for a saxophone?

Beginner saxophones usually range in cost from $800 to $2,700. Intermediate, or step-up saxophones usually range in cost $2,000 to $3,000 and entry level pro saxophones (still largely played by advanced students) around $3,000 and up.

How much should I spend on my first saxophone?

A $2000 Saxophone for Up to 75% Off If you’re just getting started with the saxophone, then a student model is a good place to start. A new student model from Yamaha or Selmer can cost around $2000. However, these saxophones don’t hold their value as well as the pro models.

Why is a saxophone curved?

A curved neck allows the soprano sax to be held closer to the body, more at the angle the clarinet is held. The curved neck aims the sound down at the floor, and is preferred by many players for saxophone quartet or classical playing.

What is the difference between a soprano saxophone and a clarinet?

The soprano saxophone and the clarinet look similar at first glance, but they are completely different. First, the clarinet is cylindrical. It seems to swell slightly in the middle sometimes, but it is essentially a straight cylinder. The soprano saxophone, on the other hand, is a progressively widening cone.

How much does a saxophone cost in Malaysia?

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What’s the cheapest price for a soprano saxophone?

These soprano sax reviews are complete with a buying guide of these instruments for your referencing needs. The costs are going to vary. The cheapest soprano saxophone you will find is around $200, the most expensive you will find will be just under $5,000, so there are many saxophones in between that large cost gap.

Which is the best alto saxophone of all time?

The Constellation 28M alto has three octave vents and the best feeling mechanism around, along with a high tech (for the era) plastic key guard. It was designed by my good friend and legend Santy Runyon. The 6M alto; 10M tenor; and 12M baritone are the famous “naked lady” horns.

How much does a Super 20 baritone saxophone cost?

There are a few examples with gold inlay on the silver bell (add 15%), a few rare silver plated horns (I own one, add 20%); and a very few gold plated ones (add 25%). There are, of course, a very few Super 20 baritones, some with silver necks (add 15%) and I have seen one with a silver bell.