Tips For Buying A Saxophone Online

By Phil Smart


When looking to buy a saxophone online, many people find success by looking on ebay.Saxophones aren't cheap though, so it is wise to do some research and some studying by going onto ebay and taking the plunge.

You will want to try and find out if the instrument has been well maintained or if it has just been lying around collecting dust. Here are some reasons why -

1. Getting a saxophone refurbished is not likely to be cheap.

2. If the item hasn't been well looked after, then you could end up with worn pads or even worse - damage such as denting which could permanently affect the quality of sound.

3. If someone is learning the saxophone, then their learning process can be much more difficult if the instrument is not producing the best quality sound.

It's also a good idea to become familiar with the different prices that different saxophones command. There are different kinds of finish to certain saxophones (colored or patterned) and this can make the item more expensive.

There are also some budget saxophones available that have been manufactured in China, for example. If budget price is a priority, then it may be worth taking this route. But if quality of sound is paramount, then a budget saxophone is not recommended.

Some good reasons for choosing to purchase a brand new saxophone are -

1. A perfect (brand new) instrument is more likely to produce perfect sound.

2. Peace of mind knowing that the instrument will have the very latest mechanism and will have been manufactured using the most advanced techniques.

3. If you buy from an online store, for example, it may well come with some kind of warranty and have a much more robust returns policy - in case of any faults.

The time spent doing a little learning online before making the purchase is probably time well spent. There is a lot of good information out there that can be found simply by searching google. A saxophone is a complicated piece of equipment and anything that goes wrong with it is likely to impact the quality of the sound that it produces, so be careful when making your choice and enjoy your beautiful new saxophone!