Alto Saxophones
The Alto saxophone is a very expressive and vocal intrument. The Alto Saxophone is the most common saxophone found on the market. Pitched in Eb, it is very commonly used in jazz big bands, chamber music ensembles and marching bands. It’s smaller than a tenor saxophone but larger than a soprano. The alto is capable of being more lyrical and plaintive than the larger tenor. It is often the choice of those who value swiftness of playability. That’s not to say that you can’t play fast on a tenor. The higher pitch and enhanced clarity lend the alto a little more definition when the going gets frantic.
Alto Saxophones are the natural choice for beginners. The alto saxophone looks and sounds as you’d expect a saxophone to. Compared with the tenor it is lighter, slightly quieter, takes less puff, less finger stretching and is cheaper to buy or rent. Light weight and easy to play, they are the ideal saxophone to learn on, and develop skills and confidence. Great for teaching and encouraging children. They have also been used as a lead voice for many popular performers of many different genres. The crisp articulation of Charlie Parker in the Bebop era, the clean, airy smoothness of Paul Desmond, or the funk grooves of David Sanborn spring to mind. Popular makes are Yamaha Yanagisawa System 54 and Selmer
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Trevor James Alphasax Ex-Rental
£250.00Light weight with reduced keywork for easy handling.
Ex-rental: good condition and ready to play but will show signs of use.Out of stock
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Second Hand Buffet Evette Alto Sax
£299.00ReservedGood condition – Lacquer finish – Woodshell case included
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Elkhart 100AS Alto Saxophone
£399.00The 100AS Alto Saxophone is fantastic for those looking to purchase their first saxophone. It boasts great intonation, a helpful and easy to use mechanism as well as a…
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Trevor James Alphasax
£419.00The Alphasax is based around the original body tube of an alto saxophone with completely redesigned mechanism and tone hole positioning for the smaller individual who would previously have been…
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Vintage Evette Schaeffer Paris Alto Sax
£399.00Fairly good condition – Lacquer finish
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Roy Benson Child’s Alto Sax
£499.00Keys adjusted to suit children hands
Suitable for children due to new neck shape1 in stock
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Trevor James Classic II Alto Sax Gold Lacquer
£589.00The Trevor James Classic II Alto Sax Gold Lacquer in Gold is a student instrument with plenty of professional features.
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Buffet 100 Alto Sax
£589.00A great sax for the early stages!
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Prosound Alto Saxophone
£499.00The Prosound alto saxophone is a little heavier than your average alto sax, but because of this has a warm dark tone quality.
Double key arms on C B &…1 in stock
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Second Hand Conn 20M Alto Sax
£499.00Good condition – Lacquer finish – Yamaha 5C mouthpiece
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Elkhart Deluxe SXAB Alto Sax
£628.00The Elkhart Deluxe SXAB Alto Sax is a great little horn, perfect for taking beginners through their first few years. It’s very responsive, well built and delivers the best…
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Prosound Alto Saxophone Black
£550.00Double key arms on C B & Bb
Highly engraved
Black body with retro gold lacquered keys
Warm Vintage tone quality
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