hubertj
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Hi Guys!!
I am very new to this forum and also to Saxophone music. I used to play the violin, guitar and a little on the piano when I was very very young. I love to take up a different musical instrument this time and hope to keep the fire burning. I have read up on different sites on which saxophone should beginners purchase and I have narrow down my search to just a few brands but would still like to have advice from fellow forumers.
New or 2nd Hand
I read that purchasing a 2nd hand saxophone would be a better choice due to its value depreciation issue. New saxophone would cost higher and the value of it would normally depreciate greatly within the first few days or even hours (quoted from somewhere here i think). I felt that it is true and so I think that 2nd hand saxophone might be a better choice for me, furthermore I might get a valuable deal for a 2nd hand sax (a few bauhaus walstein sax i seen here).
Which brand to go for?
I have seen one or two recommending Elkhart, I am not sure if they meant the (100as or 2 series). I read on tamingthesaxophone's recommendation that jupiter or yamaha student model would be good too. I asked one freelance tutor and he told me that Trevor James saxophones are good for beginners too (not sure which model, but i think he meant classic). And lastly many people on forums recommended Bauhaus Walstein saxophones (I am looking at the cheaper models)
My budget range from £200 to £350. I am currently looking at Bauhaus Walstein's Saxophones but have not found any within budget (not sure if I will be able to find 1).
Guys, I wonder if you are able to give me several advice??
Thank You so Much!!
I am very new to this forum and also to Saxophone music. I used to play the violin, guitar and a little on the piano when I was very very young. I love to take up a different musical instrument this time and hope to keep the fire burning. I have read up on different sites on which saxophone should beginners purchase and I have narrow down my search to just a few brands but would still like to have advice from fellow forumers.
New or 2nd Hand
I read that purchasing a 2nd hand saxophone would be a better choice due to its value depreciation issue. New saxophone would cost higher and the value of it would normally depreciate greatly within the first few days or even hours (quoted from somewhere here i think). I felt that it is true and so I think that 2nd hand saxophone might be a better choice for me, furthermore I might get a valuable deal for a 2nd hand sax (a few bauhaus walstein sax i seen here).
Which brand to go for?
I have seen one or two recommending Elkhart, I am not sure if they meant the (100as or 2 series). I read on tamingthesaxophone's recommendation that jupiter or yamaha student model would be good too. I asked one freelance tutor and he told me that Trevor James saxophones are good for beginners too (not sure which model, but i think he meant classic). And lastly many people on forums recommended Bauhaus Walstein saxophones (I am looking at the cheaper models)
My budget range from £200 to £350. I am currently looking at Bauhaus Walstein's Saxophones but have not found any within budget (not sure if I will be able to find 1).
Guys, I wonder if you are able to give me several advice??
Thank You so Much!!