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Author: Jenna
Date: 2005-03-27 21:21
Are there any brands out there that are good or bad for Soprano Saxophones? I mean, I am thinking of investing in a soprano but they range from 200-2000 dollars. Is it really worth it to buy a 2000 when a 200 or 300 dollar one will do just fine??
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Author: Theboy_2
Date: 2005-03-31 00:58
i've noticed that you get what you pay for in soprano saxs. don't spend $200 on a sax unless you play test it first, otherwise, it has a really big potential to be a piece of crap. a good soprano sax runs around $1000, there is always the exception of a good deal where it is $500. hunt around and play test before you buy, to make sure you get the sax you want, and responds well to you. hope this helps.
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Author: Theboy_2
Date: 2005-04-05 01:31
I completely forgot brands. it is up to you which one you choose, Selmer and Yamaha are top notch. Selmer Mark series are the sopranos that other models are based upon. i beleive Kenny G plays a Selmer Mark III. S&B is also a good brands aswell for those not wanting a pro model. hope this helps.
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Author: Jenna
Date: 2005-04-11 23:23
I thank you for your input. I am on a limited budget and as much as I would absolutely love to buy a high-end model, but I cannot. True, selmer and yamaha are top notch, but in this case hardly affordable. Do you have any information about the Schill brand of saxophones??
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Author: Cris
Date: 2005-05-05 02:37
What about Bundy? That is right under the Selmer.
Hey try Ebay you can get a good deal on a used one there.
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Author: elias
Date: 2005-05-10 17:41
anybody have any experience with or heard anything about kessler curved sopranos
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Author: guido
Date: 2005-11-28 05:59
Xander
Selmer doesn't make anything anymore. It is all farmed out to stencilers. The grand American brands are now made in Asia.
I have had good experiences with Lafayette and Bestler. Laurel is OK. All the European sounding horn names are made in Asia: Helmke, Schill, German Engineering.
You have to play them. Get a real mouthpiece to try them with.
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