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grover
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11/4/2004 | posted: 11/4/2004 at 12:54:09 PM ET
To all members,
I'm interested in learning how to play the saxophone and I have a couple of questions.
(1) What type should I begin with (Alto, tenor, etc)?
(My budget is $750)
(2) Should I lease first and then buy?
(3) What is better? To learn on my own or to take lessons?
Please let me know.
Thanks,
G 
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 maintube
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5/26/2004 | posted: 11/4/2004 at 5:12:24 PM ET
How old are you?
As far as cost a new sax (alto) is around $1500 -$1600 for a good brand. You can get a Sears/ Pennys/ Wal-Mart peice of junk for less, but thats what you have. A piece of junk. A used horn will obviously be less.
Good brands are Yamaha, Conn, King, Bundy, Selmer, Evette.
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maintube
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5/26/2004 | posted: 11/4/2004 at 5:15:07 PM ET
I would start with alto simply because it is smaller and cheaper. Rent a horn is a ok deal because if ya hate it you can send it back and owe no more on it. Definitely lessons.
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grover
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11/4/2004 | posted: 11/8/2004 at 11:43:54 AM ET
Maintube,
Thanks for the advice.
G
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maintube
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5/26/2004 | posted: 11/8/2004 at 11:49:25 AM ET
No problem.
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