Why is Selmer Mark VI a legend?

Selmer Mark VI (1954–1981) = the most legendary saxophone in history! A used Mark VI costs MORE than a new Selmer! Charlie Parker, John Coltrane = Mark VI. If you find one = an investment that only appreciates!

What is most important in a used saxophone?

Pads = #1! A saxophone has 23–25 pads. Worn = air leaks. Full repad = $400–1000. Then = dents, mechanics, lacquer. SoundsGood Services checks and replaces pads before sale!

Alto or tenor to start?

ALTO! Smaller, lighter, more comfortable for beginners. Tenor = larger, heavier, requires more air. Alto = the standard for learning. Tenor = second saxophone or for those who specifically want tenor.

Used Saxophones — Buy at SoundsGood

Q: Why buy a used saxophone?

The biggest savings among wind instruments! 30–60%. Selmer SA80 II new = $5000–8000, used = $2500–4500. Yamaha YAS-62 used = at new-student price. Every saxophone serviced at SoundsGood Services — the only official wind instrument repair center in Ukraine.

Buy Used Saxophones at SoundsGood

Buy used saxophones in Ukraine — at SoundsGood! Alto, tenor, soprano, baritone. Brands: Yamaha, Selmer, Yanagisawa, Jupiter, Keilwerth. Saxophones = the biggest savings when buying used! Every instrument is fully serviced at «SoundsGood Services» — the only official wind instrument repair center in Ukraine!

🎷Used Saxophones
Alto, tenor, soprano, baritone

💰Save 30–60%
Used YAS-62 from $1200!

🔧SoundsGood Services
Only official repair center in Ukraine!

🏬Try in showroom
Play and choose

🏆 Popular Used Saxophones

Yamaha YAS-62 / YTS-62Standard, Japan ⭐⭐Selmer SA80 II / Series IIIPremium, France ⭐⭐Yanagisawa AWO1 / TWO1Premium, Japan ⭐→ All Used WindClarinets, flutes, brass

💰 Why a Used Saxophone — The Best Deal

📐 Biggest savings among wind instruments!

Saxophone = the most popular wind instrument. Professional new ones are very expensive! Selmer SA80 II = $5000–8000. Yamaha YAS-875EX = $3500–5000. Yanagisawa = $3000–5000. Used = 30–60% cheaper! Yamaha YAS-62 used = $1200–2000 (new $2500–3500). Saxophones = the widest selection of used!

📐 Selmer Mark VI = the legend!

Selmer Mark VI (1954–1981) = the most legendary saxophone of ALL time! A used Mark VI = $5000–15000+ (MORE than a new Selmer!). Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins = Mark VI. A used Mark VI = an investment that only appreciates! If you find one = don't hesitate.

📐 Brass = eternal!

Saxophone = brass body. Doesn't age or degrade. Pads = replaceable. Mechanics = adjustable. Lacquer = cosmetic. A used saxophone after service at «SoundsGood Services» = plays like new! Some believe a «played» saxophone = better sound.

🎷 Alto, Tenor, Soprano, Baritone

📐 Alto Saxophone ⭐⭐

Most popular! Eb key. Standard for learning. Smaller, lighter, comfortable. For: beginners, classical, jazz, funk, pop. Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Paul Desmond = alto. Used alto = the widest selection and best prices!

📐 Tenor Saxophone ⭐⭐

Second most popular! Bb key. Larger, heavier, deeper. For: jazz, R&B, rock, pop, orchestra. John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz, Michael Brecker = tenor. The saxophone «voice» most people imagine = tenor!

📐 Soprano Saxophone

Small, high! Bb key. Straight or curved. For: jazz (Wayne Shorter, Kenny G), classical, chamber. Usually = a second saxophone (after alto or tenor). Used = perfect for a second!

📐 Baritone Saxophone

Large, low! Eb key. For: big band (bass line!), funk, rock. Gerry Mulligan, Pepper Adams. New = very expensive ($4000–10000+). A used baritone = significant savings!

🎷 Used Saxophones We Carry

📐 Student

Yamaha YAS-280 / YAS-26. Jupiter JAS-700. Used student = from $400! After service at «SoundsGood Services» = a perfect first saxophone. Yamaha student models = the most reliable!

📐 Intermediate ⭐

Yamaha YAS-480 ⭐ / YTS-480. Yamaha YAS-62 ⭐⭐ = the gold standard of «intermediate» (actually = semi-professional!). A used YAS-62 = the most popular used saxophone in the world!

📐 Professional ⭐⭐

Yamaha YAS-875EX / YTS-875EX ⭐⭐ = Custom. Selmer SA80 II ⭐⭐ = the French standard. Selmer Series III / Reference ⭐. Yanagisawa AWO1 / TWO1 ⭐. Keilwerth SX90R ⭐. A used professional = the dream!

📐 Legends / Vintage

Selmer Mark VI ⭐⭐ = THE legend (1954–1981). Selmer Mark VII. Conn 6M / 10M. King Super 20. Vintage = a separate market, prices keep rising!

🔧 Saxophone Service at «SoundsGood Services»

📐 The Only Official Repair Center! ⭐⭐

«SoundsGood Services» = the only official wind instrument repair center in Ukraine! The saxophone = a brass body with complex keywork. 23–25 keys, pads, springs. Requires qualified service!

📐 Pads ⭐⭐

THE MOST IMPORTANT for a saxophone! 23–25 pads (leather or synthetic). Each must perfectly seal its tone hole. Worn = air leaks = won't play. We check every pad! Leak light test. Replace worn ones. Full repad = $400–1000. At SoundsGood = replaced before sale!

📐 Dents and Body

Brass body = may have dents. Small on bell = cosmetic. Near tone holes = affects airtightness! On neck = affects intonation. We remove dents professionally! Ultrasonic cleaning = removes buildup from inside.

📐 Mechanics

Keys = smooth, no wobble. Springs = return crisply. Key height adjustment. Octave mechanism = works cleanly. «SoundsGood Services» = jeweler's precision!

📐 Testing & Warranty

After service = tested by a professional saxophonist! Sound, intonation, response, evenness, overtones. Warranty from «SoundsGood Services»! Any issue = free repair. The only official repair center!

🔍 What to Look For

📐 Pads ⭐⭐

#1! Look at each pad: cracks, tears, wear? Press a key and look at the pad impression on the tone hole. Even = sealed. Uneven = leaking. At SoundsGood = checked and replaced by «SoundsGood Services»!

📐 Dents

On bell = cosmetic. On body near tone holes = problem. On neck = serious! The neck affects intonation and sound. At SoundsGood = removed!

📐 Lacquer and Finish

Lacquer = COSMETIC! Gold lacquer, black lacquer, unlacquered, silver plated, gold plated = different looks but minimal effect on sound. Worn lacquer ≠ bad saxophone! Some musicians strip lacquer deliberately.

📐 Neck

The neck greatly affects sound! Check: dents, bends, octave key condition. Some used saxophones come with an extra neck (upgrade). Checked at «SoundsGood Services»!

📐 Mouthpiece

Used = usually without or with stock mouthpiece. Mouthpiece = VERY personal for saxophone! Yamaha 4C = standard starter. Selmer S80 C* = classic. Buy your own! → Mouthpieces

🏷️ Used Saxophone Brands

📐 Yamaha ⭐⭐

Most reliable used! YAS-280 / YAS-26 = student. YAS-480 = intermediate. YAS-62 ⭐⭐ = the gold standard (most popular used saxophone!). YAS-875EX / YTS-875EX ⭐⭐ = Custom, professional. Used Yamaha = minimum risk!

📐 Selmer (France) ⭐⭐

Premium! SA80 II (Super Action 80 II) ⭐⭐ = orchestral/jazz standard. Series III ⭐ = more modern. Reference 36/54 ⭐ = retro-inspired. Mark VI ⭐⭐ = THE LEGEND ($5000–15000+ used!). Used Selmer = an investment!

📐 Yanagisawa (Japan) ⭐

Japanese premium! AWO1 (alto) / TWO1 (tenor) ⭐ = bronze, wonderful sound. AWO2 = silver. Yanagisawa = less known than Selmer but equal quality! Used = rare, if you find one = excellent choice!

📐 Keilwerth (Germany)

German! SX90R ⭐ = professional. Shadow = black lacquer, stylish. For: those looking for something different.

📐 Jupiter / Eastman / P. Mauriat

Jupiter = student, affordable. Eastman = affordable intermediate. P. Mauriat (Taiwan) ⭐ = great quality for the price. A used Jupiter = the most affordable first saxophone! After service at «SoundsGood Services» = reliable start.

🎯 How to Choose

🎷 First saxophone

Used Yamaha YAS-280 or Jupiter alto ⭐! After service at «SoundsGood Services» = like new. From $400! Alto = the standard to start.

🎷 First upgrade

Used Yamaha YAS-62 ⭐⭐! The gold standard. The most popular used saxophone in the world. At new-student price!

🎷 Jazz / professional

Used Selmer SA80 II ⭐⭐ or Yanagisawa AWO1 ⭐! Or Yamaha Custom. Used Selmer Mark VI = if you find one = legend!

🎷 Tenor

Used Yamaha YTS-62 ⭐⭐ or Selmer SA80 II tenor! For jazz = tenor is the «voice». Try it!

🎷 Soprano (second)

Used Yamaha YSS-475 or Yanagisawa ⭐! For a second instrument = used is perfect. No need for new!

🎷 Baritone

Used Yamaha YBS-62 or Selmer ⭐! New baritones are very expensive. Used = the only realistic option for many.

⚠️ Pads!

Check pads = #1! At SoundsGood = checked and replaced by «SoundsGood Services».

⚠️ Don't buy from classifieds!

Pads can't be checked from photos! Dents aren't always visible. At SoundsGood = full service by «SoundsGood Services» + warranty!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Why a used saxophone?

Biggest savings! 30–60%. YAS-62 used $1200–2000 (new $2500–3500). Brass is eternal. Serviced at «SoundsGood Services»!

Alto or tenor?

Beginners = alto! Smaller, more comfortable. Tenor = larger, the «voice» of jazz. Both are excellent!

What's most important?

Pads! 23–25 pads must all be airtight. At SoundsGood = checked by «SoundsGood Services»!

Yamaha or Selmer?

Yamaha = reliability, consistency, affordability. Selmer = premium, French character. Used Yamaha = safe choice. Used Selmer = investment!