A brand new saxophone – just like almost all brand new things, will always have a certain devaluation as soon as you start using it as your horn. A rough guide would be to say it is worth around 80% of the original new price, even if it looks like …
The value of vintage Selmer saxophones are nowadays greatly determined by: 1) The exact condition and especially whether the horn was ever relacquered or if it still has its original lacquer. The price difference between original and relacquer can be many thousands of dollars for certain serial numbers. 2) The …
I would say there are two main things that make a saxophone enjoyable to play: Good sound and comfortable ergonomics. Selmer was on the forefront in both areas back in the 1930s when they developed the Balanced Action (BA). The word “Balanced” in the model name refers to the new …
In my experience, a horn that comes with the added high F# key tends to play a little wider and fuller than the same horn without the high F# key. Without the high F# key, the tone feels more slender and focused. I think the best side-by-side comparison is possible …
There is not a simple answer to this question but let’s first look at what we mean by “better”. I would say that there are two main criteria in which you can evaluate a saxophone: First is the quality of build and materials, and second is the quality of sound …
If you are considering to purchase a vintage Selmer saxophone, it is good to educate yourself about the different things that affect the value. We have an article on that – 2 main factors that affect the value of vintage Selmer saxophones Besides the consideration of the value, I would …