Beginner Sax Best Alto sax

[Cyprimole]

Hi Guys

I listened to the folks on here and purchased a BW as-pd Alto, had it almost a year now and still think its a great Sax.

My teacher was impressed with it also!

Got mine from Pete at Studio Sax, he is a great guy, packed up well and shipped to me in Cyprus, arrived all ok.

Good luck with what ever you get

Cheers

Baz

 

[TomMapfumo]

Paul, you are rapidly becoming an authority on things sax..........:shocked:;}

My only issue about this is just that people get a fair crack of the whip in terms of publicity - so that Yamaha, Selmer and others don't dominate the market simply because other manufacturers are not given airtime. I am personally amazed at the quality of the Runyon 22, for example, which can be found for less than £30, and is actually quite a common beginner recommendation in the US (along with the Morgan Protone).

So, just keen on people having a decent choice, and not just "lazy" recommendations. Rant over!
Kind regards
Tom

 

[Two Voices]

Paul, you are rapidly becoming an authority on things sax..........:shocked:;}

Hardly! They are just the mouthpieces that I played and found easy. I should always put in a disclaimer that it is my opinion and I could be totally wrong! If I keep trying mouthpieces at the rate I am I'll end up with a larger selection than sax.co.uk - now that's GAS )) Crikey! Mad as a Hatter me

My only issue about this is just that people get a fair crack of the whip in terms of publicity - so that Yamaha, Selmer and others don't dominate the market simply because other manufacturers are not given airtime. I am personally amazed at the quality of the Runyon 22, for example, which can be found for less than £30, and is actually quite a common beginner recommendation in the US (along with the Morgan Protone).

So, just keen on people having a decent choice, and not just "lazy" recommendations. Rant over!
Kind regards
Tom

I didn't realise it was a rant until you said! I know what you mean though! Totally agree with you about the playability of the Runyon 22 on the Alto! Trying to get one for my Tenor in White!

 

[trimmy]

Thanks for all the info on mouthpieces and your experiences with different sax's, i'm digesting it all plenty of food for thought

 

[Gallen]

Hmm.... Runyon 22 is £31 at scuk... wasn't going to get a new mpc till about a year+ down the road but mayhaps I might change my mind next payday

 

[TomMapfumo]

Charlie Parker certainly used to play it as his main piece - Santy Runyon was his first teacher.............

 

[Gallen]

I'm afraid of getting this GAS thing I see many forum members afflicted with, Tom....

 

[TomMapfumo]

Surely you mean Inglisitis....................:shocked:;}

 

[Two Voices]

Surely you mean Inglisitis....................:shocked:;}

)) )) ))

 

[Gallen]

Disclaimer: Working in the UK, not from the UK, so I may miss the in-jokes ;-)

 

[Gallen]

I finally understand the Inglisitis syndrome, thanks Tom! Hopefully I won't develop this

(Just to clarify: What I'm truly lusting for, is a Beechler Bellite. Yesssss...)

 

[Two Voices]

I finally understand the Inglisitis syndrome, thanks Tom! Hopefully I won't develop this

(Just to clarify: What I'm truly lusting for, is a Beechler Bellite. Yesssss...)

Oh, but you are already suffering the symptoms )) So be afraid, very afraid

A Beechler Bellite - nice! Pricey! Best of luck!

 

[Gallen]

I'll try to hold out. No promises though :3

 

[Adrian63]

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