SaxoBrain

Saxophone Brands and Models

Alto Saxophones

  • Yamaha YAS-875 EX II Custom Series - $4,200
    • Laser-guided, precision-made in Japan
    • Consistent tone: dark and warm
    • Easy to control
    • Easy intonation
  • Selmer Paris Supreme 92DL - $7,600
    • Hand-made in Paris, France
    • Colorful tone, easy expression
    • Easy to control
  • Selmer Paris Series III Model 62J (a.k.a. Jubilee Edition) - $6,800
    • Hand-made in Paris, France
    • Colorful tone, easy expression
    • More difficult to control
    • Less consistent from one to another – all are a bit different
  • Yanagisawa WO20 - $5,100
    • Brand owned by Selmer
    • Factory made in Japan
    • Colorful tone; made from bronze
  • Buffet Crampon SENZO - $5,500
    • Made from “Red Brass” (higher copper content in the alloy)
    • Body made in France; key-work made by Keilwerth in Germany; assembled in China.
    • Very accurate intonation
    • Dark tone
    • Easy to control

Tenor Saxophones