Best Baritone Saxophones for Big Band 2026
Perfect baritone saxophones for big-band - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
Rampone & Cazzani R1 Jazz Baritone Sax OT
- • Unique low-end presence
- • Deep, powerful bass voice
- • Requires significant air support
- • Very large and heavy instrument
Rampone & Cazzani R1 Jazz Baritone Sax OTBaritone SaxophoneMade of unlacquered gold brassLarge boreHand-hammered...
Yanagisawa B-WO2 Baritone Sax
- • Deep, powerful bass voice
- • Unique low-end presence
- • Difficult to transport
- • Very large and heavy instrument
Yanagisawa B-WO2 Baritone SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneProfessional modelBronze bodyBrass keysHigh F# keyLow A keyC # /...
Rampone & Cazzani Performance Line Baritone Sax
- • Essential for saxophone sections
- • Great for both melody and bass lines
- • Difficult to transport
- • Requires significant air support
Rampone & Cazzani Performance Line Baritone SaxBaritone SaxophoneBody and keys made of brass in vintage finish...
Yamaha YBS-82 Baritone Saxophone
- • Great for both melody and bass lines
- • Deep, powerful bass voice
- • Very large and heavy instrument
- • Most expensive saxophone
Yamaha YBS-82 Baritone SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneCustom seriesErgonomic key layout designNew design for the front F...
Jupiter JBS1000 Baritone Sax
- • Professional ensemble sound
- • Unique low-end presence
- • Very large and heavy instrument
- • Most expensive saxophone
Jupiter JBS1000 Baritone SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneBrass neckBrass body and machine headsHigh F #keyLow A keyC# - Bb...
Keilwerth SX 90R Shadow Baritone Sax
- • Unique low-end presence
- • Great for both melody and bass lines
- • Very large and heavy instrument
- • Most expensive saxophone
Keilwerth SX 90R Shadow Baritone SaxBaritone SaxophoneUp to low ADiameter of the bell: 190 mmWeight: 5 kgBody made of...
Thomann BariPRO VD Baritone Sax
- • Deep, powerful bass voice
- • Great for both melody and bass lines
- • Most expensive saxophone
- • Very large and heavy instrument
Thomann BariPRO VD Baritone SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneFrom the 'BariPRO' seriesVintage Dark finishWith high...
Yanagisawa B-WO20 Baritone Sax
- • Essential for saxophone sections
- • Professional ensemble sound
- • Limited solo repertoire
- • Difficult to transport
Yanagisawa B-WO20 Baritone SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneElite modelBronze bodyBrass keysHigh F# keyLow A keyC#/Bb and...
Thomann BariPRO S Baritone Sax
- • Great for both melody and bass lines
- • Essential for saxophone sections
- • Limited solo repertoire
- • Very large and heavy instrument
Thomann BariPRO S Baritone SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneFrom the BariPRO seriesSilver-plated finishHigh F# and low A...
Thomann TBS-150 Baritone Sax
- • Essential for saxophone sections
- • Great for both melody and bass lines
- • Requires significant air support
- • Limited solo repertoire
Thomann TBS-150 Baritone SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneWith low A keyHigh F#Adjustable thumb restBody and keys made ??of...
Startone SBS-75 Baritone Sax
- • Essential for saxophone sections
- • Great for both melody and bass lines
- • Limited solo repertoire
- • Difficult to transport
Startone SBS-75Baritone saxophoneLow 'A' keyHigh 'F#'Adjustable thumb holderBrass body and...
Yamaha YBS-62II Baritone Sax - NEW
- • Essential for saxophone sections
- • Great for both melody and bass lines
- • Very large and heavy instrument
- • Limited solo repertoire
Yamaha YBS-62II Baritone Sax - NEWBaritone SaxophoneAuxiliary keys up to low A and high F#More straightforward...
Selmer SE-B3L Baritone Sax
- • Unique low-end presence
- • Essential for saxophone sections
- • Requires significant air support
- • Difficult to transport
Selmer Bari Series III Gold SE-B3LBaritone SaxophoneSeries IIIEb TuningHigh F# keyErgonomic low A key with offset arm...
Thomann lowJAZZ L Baritone Sax
- • Essential for saxophone sections
- • Professional ensemble sound
- • Limited solo repertoire
- • Most expensive saxophone
Thomann lowJAZZ L Baritone SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneFrom the "lowJAZZ" seriesRange up to low BbLacquered...
Yanagisawa B-WO1 Baritone Sax
- • Unique low-end presence
- • Great for both melody and bass lines
- • Difficult to transport
- • Very large and heavy instrument
Yanagisawa B-WO1 Baritone SaxophoneBaritone SaxophoneProfessional modelBrass bodyBrass keysHigh F# keyLow A keyC#/Bb...
How to Choose the Best Baritone 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
