Saxophone Price List

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Saxophone Price List

Brand	Model	Instrument	Finish	Music and Arts	Sam Ash	Sweet Water	Guitar Center	Woodwind and Brasswind	Musician’s Friend	Amazon
Yamaha	YAS-26	Alto Saxophone		$2,550.00	$2,550.00	$2,550.00	$2,550.00	$2,550.00	$2,550.00	$2,550.00
Yamaha	YAS-480	Alto Saxophone		$2,928.99	$2,928.99	$2,928.99	$2,928.99	$2,928.99	$2,928.99	$1,880.00
Yamaha	YAS-62III	Alto Saxophone		$3,651.99	$3,651.99	$3,651.99	$3,651.99	$3,651.99	$3,651.99	$2,580.00
Yamaha	YAS-280	Alto Saxophone
Yamaha	YTS-26	Tenor Saxophone
Yamaha	YTS-480	Tenor Saxophone
Yamaha	YTS-62III	Tenor Saxophone
Yamaha	YTS-280	Tenor Saxophone
Selmer USA	SAS-411	Alto Saxophone
Selmer USA	SAS-301	Alto Saxophone
Selmer USA	300 Series	Alto Saxophone
Selmer USA	STS-411	Tenor Saxophone
Selmer USA	STS-301	Tenor Saxophone
Selmer USA	300 Series	Tenor Saxophone
Jupiter	JAS700	Alto Saxophone
Jupiter	JAS710GN	Alto Saxophone
Prelude	AS711	Alto Saxophone
Prelude	Ts711	Alto Saxophone

Saxophone price list as of 11/22/2023

This saxophone price list is compiled by checking the prices from the listed sellers only. There may be other sellers with different saxophone prices, so use this list for reference purposes only.

How to choose the saxophone right for the player.

Firstly, it’s about volume and tone. It should have a rich volume, not a small and feeble sound. This doesn’t mean aiming for a harsh or mild sound, and it’s not about discussing the characteristics of tone. Generally, if it’s dynamic, the volume tends to be lacking, resulting in a weak sound. If it is powerful yet has a rich volume, it will be an instrument with good technique and know-how.

Such instruments can be played easily with minimal breath (pressure), and if the volume range is wide, powerful, dynamic, and has a far-reaching sound wave with the same breath.

Secondly, it’s about fingering and response speed. For Asians with smaller hands compared to Westerners, choosing a fingering that is close and comfortable is essential to quickly demonstrate good playing ability with short practice. Some vintage or old saxophones have fingering that is too different and uncomfortable, making it very challenging.

Especially when using the pinky finger, the design should be comfortable for playing other keys (especially 3rd octave left-hand side keys) without hindrance and should be easy to play left-hand midrange side keys (G#, C#, low Bb, low A#). A smooth tension that is sufficiently soft, avoiding instruments with an uncomfortable feel during play, and a sensation that sticks to the hand like a grip tape, allowing you to quickly find it without looking, are important.

You should be able to feel whether it is pressed well or not by the feel of the hand. Especially when playing fast pieces in the altissimo range, don’t forget to judge whether the instrument is designed for quick response.

Thirdly, it’s a test by range. In the low range, it should not spread beyond ‘C’ below, and a well-structured tone color should come out. Especially in the tenor, if the subtones are easily played, and the performance is smooth without vibration, it should have a full and smooth playing condition in the high range, meeting the conditions of richness and flageolet tones without interruption.

Regardless of the instrument (guitar, piano, flute, violin, etc.), depending on the tone quality in the high range, the price can differ from 2 to 3 times to tens of millions of won. In other words, the more rich and well-structured the low and high tones are, the more expensive the instrument is.

Fourthly, it’s about sustainability and durability. The saxophone has a structure more complex than the human body, with about 500 parts combined. So, saxophones are often described as living organisms. Due to weather, temperature, and humidity, as well as repeated playing, all connecting parts change. Therefore, it is better if the instrument maintains the desired balance (tuning) that the player wants from the time of purchase, with a small change in the environmental variation.

If you’re thinking of buying a saxophone online, InstrumentPrice.com suggests opting for instruments from well-established manufacturers and reputable retailers. We have observed issues with cheaper saxophones from lesser-known online brands. If you are on a tight budget and considering an inexpensive model, we suggest investing at least $500.

Jean Paul AS-400 Alto Saxophone

This Jean Paul AS-400 Alto Saxophone in our recommendation if your budget is tight. Many instrument from online come to our shop for a repair and most of them have poor quality even they have good reviews online. However, this model was very well built for the price ($599). Keys are tight and durable. Plays in tune. The case is a soft case but used good zippers and good fabrics.

Keep in mind that if you need parts for repairs, local music stores or repair shops may not have the necessary components for saxophones from online-only brands.

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