Vintage Conn
looking for alto saxophone?
Hey all, I'm looking for advice on an alto saxophone. I used to play as a young one, so I'm not inexperienced but I'd still be a beginner, but I want something affordable I can take to intermediate level.
Melbourne's full of standard-level Yamaha and Jupiters, and they seem reliable, but would I be better off looking at other makes for the same price?
I'm also looking at older saxophones, having heard good things about Conn and Buescher vintages. Any advice I could get on these and other makes would be appreciated.
Yamaha's saxophones are very durable and they are not a bad choice, but often the prices are very high purely because of the name.
Since you have experience, the new selmer saxophones come with extra keys that numerous other brands do not. This will allow you to expand your range.
Conn Is a good brand, but is predominantly a brass maker. I'd recommend it if your were buying a trombone, but I personally do not like the way a Conn alto feels.
If you go to a music shop, test the brands and see what you like the feel of. Stay away from eBay if you can
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