Saxophones Denver store to try out saxes?

[Martyh1]

Does anyone know a good store to try out new and/or used saxes in Denver? Looking for a tenor.

 

[ESJohn]

I know nothing about Denver, but here is what I found on the internet. It looks like they concentrate on rentals and rent to buy.
It's like here, pickings are slim!
Have you tried Sweetwater.com? I purchased a neck swab from them and I could hardly believe the attention that I got. Even a few phone calls!
It does seem like most every brick and mortar music store concentrates on either pianos or guitars, especially the latter.
Hope that helps some!

Flesher Hinton Music Company – Since 1951

flesherhinton.com

 

[Martyh1]

I've wanted to go to Fort Wayne, IN to try out horns at Sweetwater. I don't see that happening soon, or heck, maybe it will. One of the best times I had as a kid was trying out horns in San Antonio at an all state convention thing. That sweetwater mall thing that's full of only music related stores in Ft Wayne looks like a bit of fun.

 

[wakyct]

You could try searching for woodwind repair shops, they often have horns for sale. Around here you also can find repair techs on Craigslist selling a lot of instruments.

 

[ESJohn]

You could try searching for woodwind repair shops, they often have horns for sale. Around here you also can find repair techs on Craigslist selling a lot of instruments.

That's a great idea! I'd give that one some serious thought!
A round trip to Fort Wayne will run you about $500 and take 5 hours of flight time. Or, you could drive it in 17 hours.
Wakyct's idea seems better to me.

 

[ESJohn]

Was just wondering if you found anything.

 

[Martyh1]

Was just wondering if you found anything.

I haven't yet. Not looking hard as just finding income after leaving a high paying job voluntarily is taking lots of time. Funny how that works.