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Best Alto Saxophones 2025

Top-rated alto saxophones 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 12, 2025 • Next update: November 19, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $500 Under $800 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Blues For Pop For Classical For Rock For Smooth Jazz
BRANDS: Thomann Yamaha Selmer Rampone & Cazzani Forestone Yanagisawa Keilwerth
Rampone & Cazzani Solista Alto Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Rampone & Cazzani Solista Alto Sax

by Rampone & Cazzani
Blues Classical Smooth Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both lead and harmony
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect pitch range for most music
  • • Most popular and versatile saxophone
✗ CONS
  • • Can be loud for apartment practice
  • • Requires regular maintenance

Rampone & Cazzani Solista Alto SaxAlto SaxophoneSolista ModelLarge boreCompletely made of copper (including neck...

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 461586
$7,237
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Buffet Crampon Prodige Alto Sax Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Buffet Crampon Prodige Alto Sax Set

by Buffet Crampon
Blues Jazz Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both lead and harmony
✓ PROS
  • • Great for beginners and professionals
  • • Excellent for both lead and harmony
✗ CONS
  • • Quality instruments are expensive
  • • Learning curve for proper embouchure

Buffet Crampon Prodige Alto Sax Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Buffet Crampon Prodige Alto Sax*Alto Saxophone*Material:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 614402
$988
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Yanagisawa A-WO1 Alto Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Yanagisawa A-WO1 Alto Sax

by Yanagisawa
Jazz Blues Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both lead and harmony
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect pitch range for most music
  • • Most popular and versatile saxophone
✗ CONS
  • • Reed replacement costs add up
  • • Requires regular maintenance

Yanagisawa A-WO1 Alto SaxAlto SaxophoneRevised key systemNew engraving designMade from a new brass alloyHigh F# keyB...

⭐ 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 334485
$3,585
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Forestone RX Red Brass GL Alto Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Forestone RX Red Brass GL Alto Sax

by Forestone
Blues Classical Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile saxophone
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect pitch range for most music
  • • Great for beginners and professionals
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for proper embouchure
  • • Requires regular maintenance

Forestone RX Red Brass GL Alto SaxEb Alto SaxophoneMaterial: BrassFinish: CopperFlanged tone holesHand-engraved...

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 570958
$5,498
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Thomann ASBBS Custom Line Alto Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Thomann ASBBS Custom Line Alto Sax

by Thomann
Classical Smooth Jazz Rock
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile saxophone
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect pitch range for most music
  • • Great for beginners and professionals
✗ CONS
  • • Reed replacement costs add up
  • • Quality instruments are expensive

Thomann Custom Line ASBBSAlto SaxophoneBlack nickel-plated bodySilver-plated mechanismNormal scale lengthHigh F#...

⭐ 4.4/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 165448
$1,758
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Thomann MK IV Handmade Alto Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Thomann MK IV Handmade Alto Sax

by Thomann
Blues Rock Smooth Jazz
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of available music
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for both lead and harmony
  • • Perfect pitch range for most music
✗ CONS
  • • Reed replacement costs add up
  • • Learning curve for proper embouchure

Thomann MK IV Handmade Alto SaxAlto SaxophoneCopper body (92% copper)High F# keyBrass keysBody and keys in matte...

⭐ 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 276964
$1,538
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Keilwerth SX 90R Vintage Alto Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Keilwerth SX 90R Vintage Alto Sax

by Keilwerth
Blues Classical Smooth Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both lead and harmony
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect pitch range for most music
  • • Wide variety of available music
✗ CONS
  • • Reed replacement costs add up
  • • Can be loud for apartment practice

Keilwerth SX 90R Vintage Alto SaxophoneVintage Alto SaxUntreated bodyClear lacquer finishMechanical parts mattenickel...

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 192615
$5,334
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Yamaha YAS-62S 04 Alto Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Yamaha YAS-62S 04 Alto Sax

by Yamaha
Smooth Jazz Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both lead and harmony
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for both lead and harmony
  • • Wide variety of available music
✗ CONS
  • • Can be loud for apartment practice
  • • Quality instruments are expensive

Yamaha YAS-62S 04 Alto SaxAlto SaxophoneNew '62s style neckImproved low B/ C# connectionNew engravingSilver...

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 321092
$3,244
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Rampone & Cazzani Performance Line Alto Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Rampone & Cazzani Performance Line Alto Sax

by Rampone & Cazzani
Pop Smooth Jazz Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both lead and harmony
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for both lead and harmony
  • • Most popular and versatile saxophone
✗ CONS
  • • Reed replacement costs add up
  • • Quality instruments are expensive

Rampone & Cazzani Performance Line Alto SaxAlto SaxophoneBody and keys made of brass in vintage finish (brushed and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 511162
$2,914
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Thomann MK II Handmade Alto Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Thomann MK II Handmade Alto Sax

by Thomann
Classical Pop Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for beginners and professionals
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for both lead and harmony
  • • Wide variety of available music
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for proper embouchure
  • • Reed replacement costs add up

Thomann MK II Handmade Alto SaxAlto SaxophoneBrass bodyHigh F# keyBody and keys lacquered in Dark Gold varnishOriginal...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 276957
$1,318
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Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUL

by Selmer
Blues Rock Classical
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of available music
✓ PROS
  • • Wide variety of available music
  • • Perfect pitch range for most music
✗ CONS
  • • Reed replacement costs add up
  • • Quality instruments are expensive

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASULAlto saxophoneNew bell and S-bow boreNewly designed tone hole netCompletely optimised...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 515063
$8,238
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Selmer SE-A2L Goldlac SA80 II AltoSax - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Selmer SE-A2L Goldlac SA80 II AltoSax

by Selmer
Rock Jazz Blues
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile saxophone
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for both lead and harmony
  • • Most popular and versatile saxophone
✗ CONS
  • • Reed replacement costs add up
  • • Requires regular maintenance

Selmer SE-A2L Goldlac SA80 IIAlto SaxophoneJubilée designGold lacquer finishWith engraved patternHigh F# keyPadded...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 134642
$5,828
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Yanagisawa A-WO2 Alto Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Yanagisawa A-WO2 Alto Sax

by Yanagisawa
Smooth Jazz Rock Classical
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both lead and harmony
✓ PROS
  • • Great for beginners and professionals
  • • Most popular and versatile saxophone
✗ CONS
  • • Can be loud for apartment practice
  • • Requires regular maintenance

Yanagisawa A-WO2 Alto SaxophoneAlto SaxophoneRevised mechanicsNew engraving designMade of bronzeHigh F# keyC# - Bb...

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 334488
$4,508
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Thomann TSA-500 Straight Alto Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Thomann TSA-500 Straight Alto Sax

by Thomann
Blues Classical Jazz
Key Feature:
• Perfect pitch range for most music
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for both lead and harmony
  • • Perfect pitch range for most music
✗ CONS
  • • Reed replacement costs add up
  • • Learning curve for proper embouchure

Thomann TSA-500 Straight AltoAlto SaxophoneStraight designWith high F# keytilter and adjustable thumb restBody made of...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 358629
$548
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Thomann ALBSS Custom Line Alto Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Thomann ALBSS Custom Line Alto Sax

by Thomann
Rock Pop Jazz
Key Feature:
• Perfect pitch range for most music
✓ PROS
  • • Most popular and versatile saxophone
  • • Perfect pitch range for most music
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for proper embouchure
  • • Quality instruments are expensive

Thomann ALBSS Custom Line Alto SaxAlto SaxophoneSilver plated bodySilver plated mechanicsWide scaleHigh-fis keyFrench...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 165451
$2,198
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How to Choose the Best Alto Saxophones

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced alto saxophones typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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