Saxophone Purchase (UK)
As recommended in the UK by MyMusicPB founder/woodwind teacher, Phillip Brunton
November 2022 prices shown. Please visit web-links for updated prices.
This page lists Eb alto saxophone purchase options as used in lessons.
Please speak to your teacher if you are interested in Tenor, Soprano or Baritone saxophone purchase.
November 2022 prices shown. Please visit web-links for updated prices.
This page lists Eb alto saxophone purchase options as used in lessons.
Please speak to your teacher if you are interested in Tenor, Soprano or Baritone saxophone purchase.
Education discounts:
Speak to your music shop about education discounts available.
Organise with your music shop to purchase through your school for VAT relief.
Organise with your music shop to purchase through your school for VAT relief.
Youngest starters: (Eb alto saxophone)
Trevor James Alphasax
Eb alto saxophone
Requires Eb alto sax reeds
Ideal for youngest starters aged 7 to 11
Build for smaller hands and fewer keys resulting in 33% reduction in weight
Price: £569.00
available online from ProzoneMusic.com
https://www.prozonemusic.com/product/1481/trevor-james-alpha-saxophone
Eb alto saxophone
Requires Eb alto sax reeds
Ideal for youngest starters aged 7 to 11
Build for smaller hands and fewer keys resulting in 33% reduction in weight
Price: £569.00
available online from ProzoneMusic.com
https://www.prozonemusic.com/product/1481/trevor-james-alpha-saxophone
Rental/Buyback Options:
As this is a transition instrument (up to grade 3 exam level), ProzoneMusic.com also offer rental and Buyback options
3 month hire for £75.
Buy Back (within 6 months)...contact for updated Buyback prices
As this is a transition instrument (up to grade 3 exam level), ProzoneMusic.com also offer rental and Buyback options
3 month hire for £75.
Buy Back (within 6 months)...contact for updated Buyback prices
Beginners up to grade 6+ exams: (Eb alto saxophone)
Elkhart 1000AS
Eb alto saxophone
Requires Eb alto sax reeds
Ideal for young starters aged 9+
Price: £449.00
Yamaha 4C mouthpiece recommended with this purchase (see below)
available online from ProzoneMusic.com
https://www.prozonemusic.com/product/889/elkhart-100as-alto-sax
Eb alto saxophone
Requires Eb alto sax reeds
Ideal for young starters aged 9+
Price: £449.00
Yamaha 4C mouthpiece recommended with this purchase (see below)
available online from ProzoneMusic.com
https://www.prozonemusic.com/product/889/elkhart-100as-alto-sax
Trevor James Classic II
Eb alto saxophone
Requires Eb alto sax reeds
Ideal for young starters aged 9+
Price: £685.00
Yamaha 4C mouthpiece recommended with this purchase (see below)
available online from ProzoneMusic.com
https://www.prozonemusic.com/product/917/trevor-james-classic-alto-sax-tj3722g
Eb alto saxophone
Requires Eb alto sax reeds
Ideal for young starters aged 9+
Price: £685.00
Yamaha 4C mouthpiece recommended with this purchase (see below)
available online from ProzoneMusic.com
https://www.prozonemusic.com/product/917/trevor-james-classic-alto-sax-tj3722g
Yamaha YAS280
Eb alto saxophone
Requires Eb alto sax reeds
Ideal from beginner up to grade 8 exam.
Price: £895.00
available online from ProzoneMusic.com
https://www.prozonemusic.com/product/898/yamaha-yas280-alto-saxophone
Eb alto saxophone
Requires Eb alto sax reeds
Ideal from beginner up to grade 8 exam.
Price: £895.00
available online from ProzoneMusic.com
https://www.prozonemusic.com/product/898/yamaha-yas280-alto-saxophone
Rental/Buyback Options:
Prozonemusic.com offer rental and Buyback options
3 month hire
Buy Back (within 6 months)
Prozonemusic.com offer rental and Buyback options
3 month hire
Buy Back (within 6 months)
Second hand Purchase Options:
There are many second hand saxophones to purchase through online market sites, including Yamaha and Jupiter saxophones which are also very good.
Please note that some instruments may require repairs.
There are many second hand saxophones to purchase through online market sites, including Yamaha and Jupiter saxophones which are also very good.
Please note that some instruments may require repairs.
Assessories
Reeds:
Beginners may accidentally break their first reeds, but later can last for up to 3 months.
Ensure you have a good spare reed in your saxophone case.
Ensure you have a good spare reed in your saxophone case.
Rico
Eb alto saxophone
size 1.5 (beginner to grade 2)
size 2 (grade 2 to 4)
size 2.5 (grade 5+)
Available to purchase online in package of 3 (£8.00) or box of 10 (orange packaging)
Eb alto saxophone
size 1.5 (beginner to grade 2)
size 2 (grade 2 to 4)
size 2.5 (grade 5+)
Available to purchase online in package of 3 (£8.00) or box of 10 (orange packaging)
Cleaner:
If your saxophone does not include a cleaner, I recommend the following
Neck and Mouthpiece Cleaner
Pull through cleaner to use after each practice
sax.co.uk/collections/sax-care-products/products/bg-a31-neck-and-mouthpiece-swab-microfiber
Pull through cleaner to use after each practice
sax.co.uk/collections/sax-care-products/products/bg-a31-neck-and-mouthpiece-swab-microfiber
Alto Saxophone Pad Saver
Inserts through the main body of the saxophone
https://sax.co.uk/collections/sax-care-products/products/pad-saver-body-alto-saxophone
Inserts through the main body of the saxophone
https://sax.co.uk/collections/sax-care-products/products/pad-saver-body-alto-saxophone
Neck Straps (slings):
Most saxophone purchases include a basic Neck Strap although a more comfortable neck strap can make practice more enjoyable and improve playing posture.
Neotech Soft Harness
Ideal for younger students to carry the weight of the saxophone
https://sax.co.uk/collections/saxophone-straps-harnesses/products/neotech-soft-harness
Ideal for younger students to carry the weight of the saxophone
https://sax.co.uk/collections/saxophone-straps-harnesses/products/neotech-soft-harness
Neotech Soft Strap
Ideal for all ages
available in different colours and sizes
https://sax.co.uk/collections/saxophone-straps-harnesses/products/neotech-soft-strap
Ideal for all ages
available in different colours and sizes
https://sax.co.uk/collections/saxophone-straps-harnesses/products/neotech-soft-strap
Mouthpiece upgrades:
Yamaha 4C mouthpiece
Eb alto saxophone
Recommended for student model instruments* for an easier blowing and better quality of sound.
*included with Yamaha saxophone
Price: £40.
https://www.reeds-direct.co.uk/yamaha-y-pm-4c-alto-sax-mouthpiece-plastic-as4c.html
Eb alto saxophone
Recommended for student model instruments* for an easier blowing and better quality of sound.
*included with Yamaha saxophone
Price: £40.
https://www.reeds-direct.co.uk/yamaha-y-pm-4c-alto-sax-mouthpiece-plastic-as4c.html
Selmer Concept mouthpiece
Eb alto saxophone
Recommended for advance Classical students
Price: £165.
https://www.wwr.co.uk/selmer-concept-alto-sax-ebonite-mouthpiece-aconalt.html
Eb alto saxophone
Recommended for advance Classical students
Price: £165.
https://www.wwr.co.uk/selmer-concept-alto-sax-ebonite-mouthpiece-aconalt.html
Meyer 6M Ebonite mouthpiece
Eb alto saxophone
Recommended for advance Jazz students
Price: £145.
https://www.wwr.co.uk/meyer-6m-ebonite-alto-saxophone-mouthpiece-ma6mm.html
Eb alto saxophone
Recommended for advance Jazz students
Price: £145.
https://www.wwr.co.uk/meyer-6m-ebonite-alto-saxophone-mouthpiece-ma6mm.html
Professional Saxophone for advanced students:
Please chat to your teacher about professional model saxophone recommendations.
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