Yanagisawa Brass vs Bronze: A-WO1, A-WO2, WO10, WO20
Yanagisawa is one of the few saxophone makers that builds the same model in several metals. In the current WO […]
Selmer Axos Review: The Entry to Selmer Paris Altos
The Axos is the cheapest way into a new Henri Selmer Paris saxophone. Launched in 2015, it sits below the
Saxophone Brands Guide: Who Makes What in 2026
Saxophone branding is more confusing than it looks. The word “Selmer” can mean a French professional maker or an American
Saxophone Price Comparison (UK, 2026): Alto to Bass
Saxophone prices in the UK run from under £300 for a house-brand alto to well over £20,000 for a professional
Synthetic vs cane reeds: players’ real experience
Cane or synthetic? The debate is as old as synthetic reeds being good – which is to say, recent. Player
Buying a used saxophone: the pitfalls per owners and techs
Used is often the best value in saxophones – if you dodge the pitfalls. The forum threads on this are
Yamaha vs Selmer: the debate as saxophonists see it
It’s the great divide of the intermediate and pro saxophone: Yamaha or Selmer. Both camps argue passionately on the forums
Cheap saxophones: the honest owner and tech feedback
“I found a sax for $150 online – good deal?” The question lands on the forums every week, and the
Yamaha YAS-280: what saxophonists actually say
One question dominates the beginner-alto threads: should you get the Yamaha YAS-280? The community’s answer is strikingly unanimous. Rather than
Yamaha YBS-480 Review: Intermediate Baritone (Low A)
The Yamaha YBS-480 is Yamaha’s intermediate-pro baritone (low A): the reference for anyone playing seriously in a big band or