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Mendini Saxophone with Tuner and Case
Cecilio musical instruments is a small company headquartered in Cucamonga California, making high quality instruments at affordable prices since 2004.
This Alto sax hits an F sharp, and comes with everything you need to play and care for your sax, including a tuner and metronome for beginner players.
Sound is not very bright, it is more full-bodied.
Alto
Students
Gold lacquered + 10 others
4.5 pounds
10 reeds/care kit/hardshell case
Best Value
Lazarro Curved Soprano Saxophone
Founded in the USA in 2007, Lazarro makes a wide range of instruments including saxophones, clarinets, piccolos, violins, and flutes.
Made from real brass and offered in 24 color variations, this Soprano sax comes with Italian leather pads and metal resonators with great spring-loaded key action.
The lower registers are not perfect, but the sax offers nice Soprano tones.
Soprano
Beginner-advanced
Brass/Nickel + 23 others
4.5 pounds
11 reeds/care kit/hardshell case
Yamaha Professional Tenor Saxophone
Since 1887, Yamaha has been committed to excellence and integrity, taking great pride in the quality of its musical instruments.
An updated take on the popular TS-62 Series, this tenor sax has rich warm tones and a well-designed neck with an excellent B to C sharp connection.
An expensive but worthy investment.
Tenor
Professionals
Gold lacquered or silver
7 pounds
Semi-hard case
Selmer Step-Up Tenor Saxophone
Selmer brings great acoustic quality to its saxophones, which have a modern French sound. They offer a wide variety, including soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone.
You’ll appreciate the agility of your playing with these compact keys featuring spring-loaded action. Multiple adjusting screws. Slight resistance. Traditional bell flare.
Some problems with loosely secured key pads.
Tenor
Intermediate-professional
Black lacquered + 3 others
6.5 pounds
Ligature & cap/Trek case
Glory Professional Alto Saxophone
Glory produces a full line of musical instruments and accessories at extremely affordable prices, including B Flat Tenor and Alto saxophones.
A great saxophone package for young players. The well-placed keys are height-adjustable and easy to play. This E-flat alto saxophone can hit a high F sharp as well.
Not the highest quality construction.
Alto
Students
Gold lacquered + 6 others
4.5 pounds
11 reeds/care kit/case/8 pads