4. Selection guide

Nowadays you can buy saxophones in all price ranges between approx. €300 and around €4000. But which instrument is best suited for beginners?

It’s a commonly held view that beginners don't need a good instrument because they cannot play well yet. That's wrong. Rather, the longer someone has been playing, their priorities will shift in terms of what to look for when buying a new instrument. While good intonation and easy response are priority for the beginner, it is mostly the sound of the instrument that’s crucial to the professional player.

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Used instruments often don't represent a cheap alternative to new ones, since they might require expensive repairs, depending on their condition. Beginners should get advice from an experienced saxophone player when choosing an instrument. A good dealer service and competent expert advice should always be available.

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