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 its larger brother, the 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 Alpha Alto Sax – Ex Rental
£299.00Light weight with reduced keywork for easy handling.
Ex-rental: good condition and ready to play but will show signs of use.
2 in stock .
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Second Hand Buffet Evette Alto Sax
£299.00Good condition – Lacquer finish – Woodshell case included
1 in stock
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Second Hand Rosetti Alto Sax
£299.00Rosetti Series 5 – Good condition – Lacquer finish – Case & mouthpiece
1 in stock
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Elkhart 100AS Alto Saxophone
£341.00High F# key
Lacquer finish
Light-weight case2 in stock .
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Buffet 100 Alto Sax
£465.00A great sax for the early stages!
1 in stock .
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Vintage Evette Schaeffer Paris Alto Sax
£399.00Fairly good condition – Lacquer finish
1 in stock
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Second Hand Jupiter 500 Alto Sax
£399.00SOLD
Out of stock
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Roy Benson Child’s Alto Sax
£525.00Keys adjusted to suit children hands
Suitable for children due to new neck shape1 in stock
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Second Hand Elkhart Series II Alto Sax
£450.00Excellent condition – Lacquer finish – Case, mouthpiece & Neotech sling included
1 in stock
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Trevor James Classic II Alto Sax Gold Lacquer
£545.00The Trevor James Classic II Alto Sax Gold Lacquer in Gold is a student instrument with plenty of professional features.
Out of stock, Available to order
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Trevor James Alpha Child’s Alto Sax
£549.00Light weight
Reduced keywork for easy handling1 in stock .
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Pro Sound Jazz Alto Saxophone Vintage Gold Lacquer
£499.00Pro Sound Jazz Alto Saxophone. Gold lacquer. VAT Free
2 in stock
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