27.10.13

Musicians Can Find Good Prices From Vintage Saxophone Dealers

By Kelly Wood


Musicians often find that they prefer the experience of playing older instruments to those which are brand new. Certainly, many players find that the instruments that they can obtain from vintage saxophone dealers are often of a higher quality than many new items. Due to the current economic situation, it is also possible to find some great prices for excellent quality instruments.

For anyone buying a sax, the question will arise as to whether to buy a brand new instrument or a vintage item. There are pros and cons to choosing either a new instrument or a second-hand one, with a new instrument often feeling very exciting to play. New instruments will be in great condition, and use the latest innovations in their design and manufacture, but can be expensive.

Purchasing new horns tends to work out as much more expensive than buying instruments second-hand, with new saxes often retailing for as much as ten times more than older instruments. This kind of price often makes buying a new saxophone prohibitively expensive, especially for young musicians. While buying a new sax is often the preferred option, there are other advantages to playing older instruments too.

It is true that many older instruments have been crafted to a higher quality than their more modern counterparts. This is largely attributable to the factory techniques of mass production which are used to make many modern instruments. Mass production makes it much more difficult to lavish the kind of crafted care and attention on instruments that more traditional methods allow.

As well as being a good cost-effective option, then, a used sax can also offer a much better playing experience for the musician. The materials and craftsmanship of older instruments does tend to be better, and you are more likely to end up buying an instrument with a real character of its own, should you decide on a vintage option. There is also a greater range of prices in the used instrument market.

Second-hand instruments are also easy to find, with many online as well as high street stores selling them. Some retailers actually specialize in selling older instruments, and, with some planning, it is possible to find a super instrument at a top price. This is often the best way of finding a instrument which really suits you, though it can take time.

Finding the right instrument can often be a matter of experience, though, so it can be tricky for new musicians to find the best deals. Talking to more experienced players is always a good idea in this sort of situation. If possible, take a more experienced musician along with you when you are looking at instruments, as they can provide invaluable assistance, and tip you off as to which instruments are of the highest quality and represent the best value for you.

Vintage saxophone dealers can provide new and more experienced musicians with good quality instruments for good prices. A second-hand instrument is likely to be better crafted, and to have more character when being played. As with any kind of shopping experience, if you are prepared to put some time in for research, you could end up with a very impressive instrument indeed.




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