Are vintage saxophones better?
That should destroy the myth that old saxophones are inherently better than new saxophones. Of course, the great old saxophones are still great, as long as they are properly maintained, they just really aren’t better in general than modern horns, and definitely not as easy to play.
Do older saxophones sound better?
Saxophones do not improve too, the old ones are now as they were before and, true enough , the old ones have undergone a selection process leaving most of the good ones still alive and kicking.
Are old saxophones worth anything?
Gold-plated examples dating from the ’40s are worth $1,000, silver-plated ones about $800, and brass ones around $650, says Dr. Rick and Terry Dean, who buy, sell and appraise old saxophones, flutes, clarinets and related odd or unusual instruments. Those dating from the ’50s would be worth less, they say.
Is it worth getting a cheap saxophone?
#1 — Cheap Saxophone Play Suprisingly Well Okay. This is a bit of a pro than a difference. Most cheap saxophones play surprisingly well — almost shockingly well (even with their mouthpieces). For what they cost, they don’t sound half bad over the whole range, and they play in tune.
Do saxophones depreciate?
Still, any sax is going to depreciate less and give a longer period of use, than your car.
Do saxophones get better with age?
Saxophones do not get better with age. However, there is no evidence that older saxophones sound better than they did originally, nor better than modern saxophones. I think that there’s sufficient reason to believe that saxophones do not get better over time, even despite some anecdotal claims to the contrary.
Do saxophones hold their value?
Because they don’t hold their value as well, you can get up to 75% off for a saxophone when buying used. Of course it may be a few years old, but if it’s taken care of, it will play like new!
What is a vintage saxophone?
The term vintage saxophone has been used to describe everything from 100+ year-old horns—which would really be considered antiques in the truest sense of the word—to modern horns with a faux vintage finish. For example, this is my Evette & Schaeffer HP baritone from 1886. This is, in fact, an antique.
What saxophone should a beginner buy?
The alto saxophone is the best type of saxophone for beginners because they are the most common. When you are starting out on your alto saxophone journey, you’ll need to become familiar with the sound of the saxophone by listening to music, especially jazz, and you’re most likely to hear an alto saxophone.
Which sax should I buy?
The alto saxophone—tuned to Eb, two-and-a-half steps higher than the tenor saxophone—is far and away the most common starter instrument in the saxophone family. Its more compact key layout and need for a little less air make it a solid choice for the younger student.
When did the Golden Age of saxophones end?
Since production of this horn stopped in the early 1970’s you can see that a mere 30 years is enough to qualify a horn as vintage – though the ‘golden age’ is reckoned to be the years from approximately 1920 through to 1965.
Which is better a silver plated saxophone or a regular saxophone?
Silver plated horns tend to fare better – far fewer of them were ever refinished, simply because it was expensive and not often required anyway. The most common con that arises is that of the tuning. Before I get started on this one I have to make this fact very clear – saxophones do not play in tune.
Is the saxophone the most accurate musical instrument?
This is true for just about every musical instrument that’s ever been made – the combination of physics and the human ear means that compromises are made all over the place. The saxophone is the veritable master of the compromise – but even the most accurately built horn needs a leg-up from the player.
Is the saxophone the Master of the compromise?
The saxophone is the veritable master of the compromise – but even the most accurately built horn needs a leg-up from the player.