Best Thomann Alto Saxophones 2026
Premium Thomann alto saxophones - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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5.0/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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...
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5.0/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 276964
$1,538
#2
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4.4/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Thomann ALBGS Custom Line Alto Sax
by
Thomann
Blues
Jazz
Classical
Key Feature:
• Great for beginners and professionals
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile saxophone
- • Perfect pitch range for most music
✗ CONS
- • Can be loud for apartment practice
- • Quality instruments are expensive
Thomann ALBGS Custom Line Alto SaxAlto SaxophoneBody and mechanism with patinated finishSteel grayWide scaleHigh F#...
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4.4/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 247544
$2,198
#3
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4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Thomann ASBGM Custom Line Alto Sax
by
Thomann
Blues
Pop
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile saxophone
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for both lead and harmony
- • Most popular and versatile saxophone
✗ CONS
- • Requires regular maintenance
- • Learning curve for proper embouchure
Thomann ASBGM Custom Line Alto SaxAlto SaxophoneVery robust and balanced toneGold brass bodyGold lacquer finish on...
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4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 383013
$1,868
#4
⭐
4.9/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Thomann TAS-350 Alto Sax
by
Thomann
Classical
Smooth Jazz
Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for beginners and professionals
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for both lead and harmony
- • Perfect pitch range for most music
✗ CONS
- • Quality instruments are expensive
- • Learning curve for proper embouchure
Thomann TAS-350 Alto SaxAlto SaxophoneSuccessor to the TAS-100High F# keyRocker armAdjustable thumb restBody and keys:...
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4.9/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 174530
$658
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Thomann ASBGG Custom Line Alto Sax
by
Thomann
Smooth Jazz
Jazz
Pop
Key Feature:
• Perfect pitch range for most music
✓ PROS
- • Perfect pitch range for most music
- • Excellent for both lead and harmony
✗ CONS
- • Requires regular maintenance
- • Reed replacement costs add up
Thomann ASBGG Custom Line Alto SaxAlto SaxophoneGold lacquered bodyGold lacquer finish on mechanismNormal scaleHigh F#...
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4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 165447
$1,814
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann TAS-350 Alto Sax Set
by
Thomann
Smooth Jazz
Pop
Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both lead and harmony
✓ PROS
- • Perfect pitch range for most music
- • Great for beginners and professionals
✗ CONS
- • Quality instruments are expensive
- • Can be loud for apartment practice
Thomann TAS-350 Alto Sax Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann TAS-350 Alto Sax*Alto Saxophone*Successor to the...
⭐
5.0/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 521902
$747
#7
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4.7/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann TAS-180 Vintage Alto Sax Set
by
Thomann
Smooth Jazz
Rock
Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for beginners and professionals
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for both lead and harmony
- • Most popular and versatile saxophone
✗ CONS
- • Quality instruments are expensive
- • Can be loud for apartment practice
Thomann TAS-180 Vintage Alto Sax Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann TAS-180 Vintage Alto Saxophone*Alto...
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4.7/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 521442
$567
#8
⭐
5.0/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann TAS-180 Alto Sax Set
by
Thomann
Blues
Smooth Jazz
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both lead and harmony
✓ PROS
- • Perfect pitch range for most music
- • Great for beginners and professionals
✗ CONS
- • Learning curve for proper embouchure
- • Quality instruments are expensive
Thomann TAS-180 Alto Sax Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann TAS-180 Alto Sax*Alto Saxophone*Body and key system made...
⭐
5.0/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 517426
$439
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Thomann TAS-180 Vintage Alto Saxophone
by
Thomann
Blues
Smooth Jazz
Classical
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of available music
✓ PROS
- • Great for beginners and professionals
- • Wide variety of available music
✗ CONS
- • Can be loud for apartment practice
- • Quality instruments are expensive
Thomann TAS-180 Vintage Alto SaxophoneAlto SaxophoneHigh F# keyFront F keyBodyS-bow and key system made of...
⭐
4.9/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 475545
$438
#10
⭐
4.4/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann TAS-180 Alto Sax
by
Thomann
Rock
Classical
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both lead and harmony
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of available music
- • Most popular and versatile saxophone
✗ CONS
- • Reed replacement costs add up
- • Quality instruments are expensive
Thomann TAS-180 Alto SaxAlto SaxophoneBody and key system made of brassNarrow scaleHigh F# keyFront F keyAdjustable...
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4.4/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 413650
$362
#11
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4.9/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Thomann TAS-580 GL Alto Sax
by
Thomann
Blues
Smooth Jazz
Rock
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of available music
✓ PROS
- • Great for beginners and professionals
- • Most popular and versatile saxophone
✗ CONS
- • Learning curve for proper embouchure
- • Quality instruments are expensive
Thomann TAS-580 GL Alto SaxophoneAlto SaxophoneHigh F# keyBody and S-Bow made of gold brassBrass key systemAdjustable...
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4.9/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 413652
$714
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
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
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Thomann MK III Handmade Alto Sax
by
Thomann
Blues
Pop
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both lead and harmony
✓ PROS
- • Great for beginners and professionals
- • Excellent for both lead and harmony
✗ CONS
- • Can be loud for apartment practice
- • Reed replacement costs add up
Thomann MK III Handmade Alto SaxAlto SaxophoneBrass bodyHigh F# keyBody and keys: Vintage blackUnlacqueredOriginal...
⭐
4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 276962
$1,318
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann ASBBG Custom Line Alto Sax
by
Thomann
Pop
Classical
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most popular and versatile saxophone
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile saxophone
- • Excellent for both lead and harmony
✗ CONS
- • Quality instruments are expensive
- • Can be loud for apartment practice
Thomann ASBBG Custom Line Alto SaxAlto SaxophoneBlack nickel-plated bodyGold lacquered keyworkNormal scaleHigh F#...
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4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 165449
$2,198
#15
⭐
4.9/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Thomann TAS-180 Alto Sax Set II
by
Thomann
Blues
Classical
Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both lead and harmony
✓ PROS
- • Most popular and versatile saxophone
- • Excellent for both lead and harmony
✗ CONS
- • Learning curve for proper embouchure
- • Reed replacement costs add up
Thomann TAS-180 Alto Sax Set II*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann TAS-180 Alto Sax*Alto Saxophone*Body and key system...
⭐
4.9/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 519499
$450
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.
