Saxophone Prices - a shopping guide

One thing most experts caution the would-be sax buyer about is that they should make every effort to try the horn out first before buying it. If the buyer is a new player, or the parent of a child who is joining the school band, they should try to find a saxophonist who would be willing to try out the horn in question. Many times, saxes that are priced low are very hard to play. That goes for old second hand saxophones as well as cheap new ones. Don't be too quick to jump when you see new saxophone prices of under $300. Most experts warn that these saxes are poorly made Asian imports. They look shiny but are not worth even the low price because they are hard to play.

There are student model saxophones available from reputable companies that will give you the best prices for a new player. Expect to spend over $700 for a new student level saxophone. Some brand names to look for include Selmer-Bundy, Stay away from Selman and other odd name brands that are not carried by the more reputable instrument dealers.

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