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If you are a beginner, looking for a saxophone, then it is the alto that you will need. The alto saxophone is considered the traditional starting place for the beginning saxophonist. This is in partly because of the fact that most of the classical saxophone literature is written for the alto. Also, the angle of air flow and the embouchure required to play alto is very much transferable to all of the saxophones. Moreover, the alto requires slightly less air than the tenor, and the smaller key scale often fits easily in a kid's hands.

Though the alto is one of the smallest of the saxophone family, the price is not as low. However, if you are prepared for a used instrument, you can get make a leap from a new intermediate one to a professional one at almost the same amount of money. There are several online markets that sell previously owned alto saxophones at amazing prices. Check out saxophone.com for tips on how to choose your saxophone.

The best place to look for used saxophones is musiciansbuyline.com. Musiciansfriend.com and funkysax.com are also good places to look for all kinds of saxophones. You can even find vintage instruments and accessories on these sites. eBay also has on sale a number of brands of second hand sax. When you buy at eBay you can be sure of buyer protection. eBay also gives you the advantage of hassle free transactions, as all transactions are carried out by Pay Pal. Amazon.com and bizrate .com also offer a wide range of saxophones and musical instruments.

While buying used saxophone, be sure to check the used instrument for dents and re-soldering, and also the condition of the pads. The pads should be soft to touch and should appear to fill up the key cup to its edges. Do not forget to verify if the horn has been re-lacquered. Though re-lacquering does not affect the quality of the instrument, it can affect the resale value. The standard finish for a saxophone is clear lacquer. But different colored lacquers are now available. Though the color of the lacquer does not significantly affect the sound, the plating does. Silver-plated instruments, usually used by military and marching bands, produce a slightly brighter tone than lacquered horns. It is the gold-plated horns that generally produce a warm, heavy sound. But the cost too is considerably higher.

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apex_sound  says:
6 months ago

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