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Alto Saxophones — Buy at SoundsGood
Alto Saxophones (Eb) — Yamaha, Selmer Paris, Yanagisawa, P.Mauriat, Jupiter. Standard for beginners! Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Kenny Garrett. Jazz, classical, pop.
Yamaha, Selmer
Yanagisawa
Yanagisawa
Free shipping
Over ₴4,000
Over ₴4,000
Instalments
PrivatBank / monobank
PrivatBank / monobank
Eb key
Jazz, classical
Jazz, classical
🎷 Overview
📐 Why alto for beginners
Eb key. ~2.5 kg (lighter than tenor). Easier for kids 9–12. Bright tone. Largest student repertoire. 90% of teachers recommend alto!
📘 Student
📐 Yamaha YAS-280 ⭐⭐
THE STANDARD! Gold lacquer. ~$1200. Stable intonation, reliable mechanics!
📐 Jupiter JAS710GN
Budget. ~$800.
📗 Intermediate
📐 Yamaha YAS-480 ⭐
62-style neck. ~$2500. Major step from 280!
📐 P.Mauriat 67R ⭐
Cognac lacquer. Rolled tone holes. ~$2500. Best value for jazz!
📐 Cannonball Sceptyr
~$2500. Various finishes.
📕 Professional
📐 Yamaha YAS-62 ⭐
Pro standard. ~$3500. Versatile.
📐 Yamaha 82Z ⭐
Custom Z = JAZZ! V1 neck. ~$4000. One of the most popular!
📐 Yamaha 875EX ⭐
Custom EX = CLASSICAL! ~$5000.
📐 Selmer Series II ⭐⭐
LEGEND! ~$5500. Gold standard!
📐 Selmer Series III / Supreme
III (~$6500). Supreme (~$8000+).
📐 Yanagisawa AWO ⭐
Bronze! Warmer. ~$5000. Selmer alternative.
📐 Keilwerth SX90R
German. Dark tone. ~$4000.
🎵 Mouthpieces
📐 Key upgrade!
Classical: Selmer S80 C* ⭐ (~$100). Jazz: Meyer 5M ⭐ (~$120), Vandoren V16. Mouthpiece = 50% of your tone!
📊 Comparison
| Model | Level | Style | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter JAS710 | Budget | Versatile | ~$800 |
| Yamaha YAS-280 ⭐ | Student ⭐ | Versatile | ~$1200 |
| Yamaha YAS-480 ⭐ | Intermediate | Versatile | ~$2500 |
| P.Mauriat 67R ⭐ | Intermediate | Jazz | ~$2500 |
| Yamaha 62 ⭐ | Pro | Versatile | ~$3500 |
| Yamaha 82Z ⭐ | Pro Custom | Jazz ⭐ | ~$4000 |
| Yamaha 875EX ⭐ | Pro Custom | Classical ⭐ | ~$5000 |
| Yanagisawa AWO ⭐ | Pro | Warm | ~$5000 |
| Selmer II ⭐⭐ | Pro legend | Versatile ⭐ | ~$5500 |
| Selmer Supreme | Pro top | Modern | ~$8000 |
🎯 How to Choose
🎵 First (child)
Yamaha YAS-280 ⭐⭐ (~$1200). Jupiter (~$800). Used Yamaha (~$600).
🎵 Serious (jazz)
P.Mauriat 67R ⭐ (~$2500). Yamaha 82Z ⭐ (~$4000). Selmer II ⭐ (~$5500).
🎵 Serious (classical)
Yamaha 875EX ⭐ (~$5000). Selmer III (~$6500). Yanagisawa (~$5000).
🎵 Mouthpiece
Classical: S80 C*. Jazz: Meyer 5M. = 50% of your tone!
💰 Budget
Jupiter (~$800). Used Yamaha 280 (~$600). Used 62 (~$2000). NO no-name!
❓ FAQ
82Z / 875EX?
82Z = jazz (brighter, open). 875EX = classical (focused, control). For both = try!
Selmer / Yamaha?
Yamaha 82Z (~$4000): great value. Selmer II (~$5500): legend. Difference ~$1500. Try both!
P.Mauriat good?
YES! 67R = one of the best values in the saxophone world!
Cheap Chinese?
NO! Minimum Jupiter or used Yamaha.
🏆 Why SoundsGood
Alto Saxophones
Yamaha, Selmer, Yanagisawa
Free Shipping
Over ₴4,000
Instalments
PrivatBank
Advice
Match to style
Showroom
Olzhycha 15, Kyiv
Dispatch
Before 3pm
📞 Contacts
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📍 Address
15 Olzhycha St., Kyiv, 04116
Metro: Dorohozhychi
🕐 Hours
Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00
Sat–Sun: closed