Hello fellow saxophonists. I did a quick search and scan for information on student level sopranos without any luck.
I played alto for a couple of years about a decade ago, and the music bug has bit me again. I'm looking for a decent soprano for about $600. I might be able to stretch my budget to $800 if there is a major difference in quality.
I would like to buy new because I don't want the hassle of searching for a used sax, and I don't have the ability to judge if a used one is in good condition.
I'm also concerned about resale value. How much would a $600 soprano be worth after a year? My primary concern is the quality of the instrument, but a secondary concern is resale value.
On to my questions:
Will $600 get me a playable soprano sax?
What brand/model do you recommend?
Where should I buy this instrument? Is there an online store that is good, or should I rely on my local music store?
Thanks a bunch for the help!
Edit: Is this a good buy?
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SAXOPHONE-C...ryZ16203QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
I played alto for a couple of years about a decade ago, and the music bug has bit me again. I'm looking for a decent soprano for about $600. I might be able to stretch my budget to $800 if there is a major difference in quality.
I would like to buy new because I don't want the hassle of searching for a used sax, and I don't have the ability to judge if a used one is in good condition.
I'm also concerned about resale value. How much would a $600 soprano be worth after a year? My primary concern is the quality of the instrument, but a secondary concern is resale value.
On to my questions:
Will $600 get me a playable soprano sax?
What brand/model do you recommend?
Where should I buy this instrument? Is there an online store that is good, or should I rely on my local music store?
Thanks a bunch for the help!
Edit: Is this a good buy?
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SAXOPHONE-C...ryZ16203QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting