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Saxophone buying guides

Each guide picks up to 15 saxophones for one kind of buyer, from the saxophones this site can price today, and says how thepicks were chosen. Prices on every guide are live.

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Student and beginner saxophones
Saxophones whose title says student, beginner or starter. The listing says the register, whether a case and mouthpiece come with it, and the finish.
Alto saxophones
Saxophones whose title names the alto, the Eb saxophone. The listing says the level and what comes in the box.
Tenor saxophones
Saxophones whose title names the tenor, the larger Bb saxophone. The listing says the level and the finish.
Soprano saxophones
Saxophones whose title names the soprano, the smallest Bb saxophone, straight or curved. The listing says which shape.
Saxophone kits with case and accessories
Saxophones whose title says kit or set, or names a case, mouthpiece or accessories sold with the instrument. The listing says exactly what is in the box.
Professional saxophones
Saxophones whose title says professional or pro use. The level is the seller's own word. The listing gives the register and the finish.
Intermediate saxophones
Saxophones whose title says intermediate or advanced, for a player moving past a first instrument. The listing gives the register and the finish.
Straight soprano saxophones
Soprano saxophones whose title says straight or one piece. The listing says the finish and what comes in the box.
Curved soprano saxophones
Soprano saxophones whose title says curved. The listing says the finish and what comes in the box.