Why Saxophone Is Expensive?
Some Saxophones Are Based off Very Old Designs While Others Are the Result of Many Year's of Prototypes and Testing with World Class Artists. the Cost of R&D...
Some saxophones are based off very old designs while others are the result of many years of prototypes and testing with world class artists. The cost of R&D has to be built into the price. A huge part of the cost is labor. Even instruments that have machine stamped parts must still be assembled by trained workers.
How expensive is a saxophone?
Beginner saxophones usually range in cost from $800 to $2,700. Intermediate, or step-up saxophones usually range in cost $2,000 to $3,000 and entry level pro saxophones (still largely played by advanced students) around $3,000 and up.
Are cheap saxophones any good?
Most cheap saxophones play surprisingly well — almost shockingly well (even with their mouthpieces). For what they cost, they don't sound half bad over the whole range, and they play in tune. However, I think the sound difference between a cheap saxophone and a professional saxophone is pretty clear.
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