Saxophone Yamaha Price
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 Selmer Gold Plated 8 Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece 400281  US $119.99
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 LeBlanc Woodwind Co Imperial Series 61M Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece US $22.99
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 Yamaha MDL YAS 23 Alto saxophone US $299.99
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 Gary Sugal Mouthpiece for Soprano Saxophone sax A933 US $5.51
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 Vintage Sigurd Rascher Hard Rubber Mouthpiece for Alto Saxophone Sax Ja210 US $4.00
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Are Gear4Music Saxophones good?
Would a Gear4Music Alto Saxophone, In Nickel (found at Gear4Music.com) suit a beginning fourteen year old? Is this a good brand? I am aware it's not in the same league as Yamaha Saxophone's, for example, But . . .
Are these Saxophone's good enough to learn on without getting frustrated (because of an awful sound etc.) ? These instruments are available for a very low price but is this because they are also of very low quality? Hmm . . .
Also, Are there any brands specializing in small and/or lightweight Saxophone's? I am quite small and might struggle with such a large instrument.
All suggestions on what reeds to buy in what size, Beginner's books, Embouchure (I'm not sure how that's spelt, Apologies) etc. Anything to do with learning the Alto Saxophone would be appreciated.
Thanks,
You get what you pay for.
The reason that corporations make money is because they're smart enough to pay Mr. Chong $0.14/hour and then sell that instrument for a few hundred $$. Seems "inexpensive" to us but you have no idea how cheaply these things are made - not just labor but materials as well.
Cheap horns are a nightmare for many reasons. First of all, they're an instrument in looks only - they aren't built with care, built with good materials, built with sustainability in mind; they're built to fall apart, which not only discourages the player but drains the bank account for repairs (and wastes time).
Brands to avoid are Selmer's cheap Prelude alto, Barrington, Kohlert, and any number of other "student" horns that average less than $400.
You don't have to buy a Yamaha to get something that will play well and still sound like a sax (though Yamaha does make excellent instruments). You could check out Allora, King, Jupiter. Blessing is a company in Elkhart, IN that recently moved ALL of their off-shore manufacturing back to the states, they make good solid instruments that are significantly less expensive than Yamaha and Selmer.
You don't have to spend $1,000 but you aren't getting a "deal" for a $200-$300 sax. Look around for deals and coupons - for instance, at the Woodwind & Brasswind they're offering a 20% off coupon through the Retail Store.
Reed size 2 is perfect for a beginning player. Essential Elements is the most popular beginning book. Embouchure is how you hold your jaw and lips properly when playing - you can YouTube videos for that, it's something you really have to feel and work on yourself.
Google "sax forum" to get chatting with those who really know saxophone - people who play gigs every week, debate the cons and merits of reeds, ligatures, mouthpieces, necks, horns, etc. THOSE are the people you want to talk to, not a salesman or student.
Hope this helps - good luck!
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