Where to get used musical instuments?

[Chaotic42]

Ok, I'm going to turn this into something constructive....

I'm thinking (just a whim), about taking up soprano sax. I played alto for 4 years. Where can I get a good, used sax? Anyone know any sites?

Thanks in advance.

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I finally broke the 0°F mark. It's -1°F (-18.33°C). It's brutally cold outside.

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[Deeko]

Awesome.

 

[Imdmn04]

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[Piano Man]

My advice is not to get a soprano. Good soprano sax players are always alto or tenors that double on soprano (Kenny G isn't a good player). Another reason is that a soprano sax is a bitch to play in tune, even for the pros. You really have to be able to play harmonics correctly before tackling the soprano. It takes a great deal of musicianship to be able to play a soprano and sound like Coltrane or Kenny Garrett. (Once again, Kenny G sucks)But, if you must, I think that Woodwind Brasswind has a great selection. For used, I'd go to a local shop, but do some research because beginner models usually suck..



P.S. Kenny Garrett is not Kenny G. Garrett played with Miles while Kenny G couldn't even play for Miles' dogs IMO.

 

[squirrel dog]

Try local pawn shops.

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: Piano Man
My advice is not to get a soprano. Good soprano sax players are always alto or tenors that double on soprano (Kenny G isn't a good player). Another reason is that a soprano sax is a bitch to play in tune, even for the pros. You really have to be able to play harmonics correctly before tackling the soprano. It takes a great deal of musicianship to be able to play a soprano and sound like Coltrane or Kenny Garrett. (Once again, Kenny G sucks)But, if you must, I think that <a class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.wwbw.com/" target=blank>Woodwind Brasswind</a> has a great selection. For used, I'd go to a local shop, but do some research because beginner models usually suck..



P.S. Kenny Garrett is not Kenny G. Garrett played with Miles while Kenny G couldn't even play for Miles' dogs IMO.

Hey, that was a great post. Thanks, Piano Man.

You think I should go back to the alto, eh? I just might.

By the way, it's now -12F.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: Chaotic42

By the way, it's now -12F.

Wow...and you're not far north of me. It's a balmy 6F here