Archive for August, 2009
Getting Your Money’s Worth
When you are looking to buy a used saxophone, the first thing you’ll need to figure out is the primary purpose of the horn. For example, if you plan on participating in marching band, you’ll want a horn that is more sturdy. Brands of horns that hold up well include Conn, Selmer, and Vito. You don’t want to spend a lot of money on a sharp looking saxophone if you’re going to be marching with it and most likely getting it banged up. Read the rest of this entry »
About the Saxophone
A saxophone is a fun horn to play because of the different things you can do with it. The horn is capable of a variety of musical styles from rock to jazz to classical to swing. If you’re sure the saxophone is the horn for you, odds are you want to buy one rather than spending all your hard earned money on a rental which must be returned to the store. It is a lot less expensive for you to buy a good used saxophone than to pay a lot of money for a new. Read the rest of this entry »
How To Choose a Saxophone
When you are looking to buy a used saxophone, the first thing you’ll need to figure out is the primary purpose of the horn. For example, if you plan on participating in marching band, you’ll want a horn that is more sturdy. Brands of horns that hold up well include Conn, Selmer, and Vito. You don’t want to spend a lot of money on a sharp looking saxophone if you’re going to be marching with it and most likely getting it banged up. Read the rest of this entry »
Best Bets and Best Buys in Used Saxophones
Suppose you have a child who is just starting with the band at school and has decided to play the saxophone. As with most things kids want, he needs to have it NOW. What are you going to do? If you rent one it could end up costing you hundreds of dollars. If you buy a new saxophone, you might be able to get one for as little as $200.00 if it has been imported. The problem is you will probably end up paying for repairs to the instrument throughout the school year. Read the rest of this entry »
Quality Used Saxophones
When you’re shopping for quality used saxophones, it can be difficult to know what websites to visit. This article will take a look at some of sites you can go to in order to find the saxophone you need. Read the rest of this entry »