Author: Ursa
Date: 2017-07-17 11:42
If you're looking to get started with the tenor, I wouldn't overlook vintage American-built saxes from Conn, Martin, and Buescher. Some of the deluxe models from these makers' second-line marques--Pan American, Indiana, and Elkhart--are also good performers and excellent values.
I've got a Pan American alto from the '20s and it's a Conn without the microtuner neck and rolled tone holes. Lovely, lovely sax.
As jthole mentioned above, mouthpiece choice depends on what you're planning on playing. Many players would suggest getting started with a Selmer C*.
I don't find ligatures on saxophones to be nearly as critical as with soprano clarinet; I prefer a plain ol' 2-screw metal ligature on saxophones and suggest you use the same for the time being.
As far as your alto clarinet goes...music is a lifetime pursuit. Why not just hang onto it? Someday, somewhere, you'll be in an band...the director will want to give Lincolnshire Posy a go...and you'll be there...with a proper alto clarinet.
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