4/19/2014

Purchasing Guides Vintage Saxophones For New Users

By Essie Osborn


There exist many different types of sax in terms of model, make, manufacturer, size, and quality. Getting the best vintage saxophones from the various vendors available is not easy especially if you are purchasing for the first time. Some of them are really old and can be dated back to 20th century when they were used in orchestra music.

People buy the sax machines because they have a variety of needs. Therefore, you have to be careful when buying to get something that solves your need. First, ask yourself whether you want something that produces tenor or alto. This is something you have to consider. The tenor and alto are the unique voices, but you will also need to buy the baritone or soprano when you need them.

You should also consider if it is the female or male person is going to use them. This is because when it comes to females, you do not need to acquire a big size since they are mostly smaller than the males ones, and they will produce less air. Gender is very important because most males will use tenor voices in music while females will require the soprano equipment.

Before you order any old sax, you have to consider the reed. The beginners should start by numbers two or one. As time goes by, you will be able to open the mouthpiece, and the air supports becomes powerful. This allows one to go to the next reed size, number three or even four. You can buy them in half sizes, but you have to do experiments to know the strength in combining the reed.

Since you are in the initial stages of using this equipment, it is advisable that you buy those with relatively cheap horns. Older and high quality horns tend to be more expensive and are preferably used by experienced persons. You may not have a very good tone during the start but with time as you improve you will need a better horn. Moreover, do not strain yourself while trying to advance first. You may end up causing problems to your breathing system.

You should also know if you want to purchase a new one or something that have been used before by others. In case you decide to stick with the old one, it is not the best idea since you will need extra time to get them repaired and fixed. The wisest thing to do is to get a modern sax which will be attractive and ready to be used as soon as you want to, and you will be sure that they are safe since no one has used them before.

Not all horns give the perfect quality sound and value for music. However, you will only get this from unique pieces built to certain standards. When buying, choose those designed from the right material. In this case, choose something made from brass material.

Buying an instrument is not the last thing you need to do. You should ensure that they are always cleaned and in good condition. This is the only way that you will be sure that they will last for long giving you the service you deserve.




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