Best Tenor Saxophones for Soul 2025

Perfect tenor saxophones for soul - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: 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 Rock For Soul For R&B For Big Band

BRANDS: Thomann Yamaha Selmer Yanagisawa Schagerl

Rampone & Cazzani Performance Line Tenor Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Rampone & Cazzani Performance Line Tenor Sax

by Rampone & Cazzani

Soul Rock Big Band

Key Feature:

• Classic saxophone literature

✓ PROS

• Great projection and presence
• Classic saxophone literature

✗ CONS

• Requires more air support
• Transport case is bulky

Rampone & Cazzani Performance Line Tenor SaxTenor SaxophonePerformance lineNew scaleSmaller bore than the Rampone...

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 511163

$3,508

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Forestone RX Gold Lacquered Tenor Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Forestone RX Gold Lacquered Tenor Sax

by Forestone

Jazz Rock Big Band

Key Feature:

• Deep, rich tenor voice

✓ PROS

• Great projection and presence
• Classic saxophone literature

✗ CONS

• More expensive than alto models
• Larger and heavier than alto

Forestone RX Gold Lacquered Tenor SaxBb Tenor saxophonePowerful and modern soundFlexible use - suitable for all...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 422826

$5,664

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Selmer Supreme Tenor Sax SE-TSUB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Selmer Supreme Tenor Sax SE-TSUB

by Selmer

Rock Soul Blues

Key Feature:

• Deep, rich tenor voice

✓ PROS

• Iconic jazz and blues sound
• Deep, rich tenor voice

✗ CONS

• Neck strap essential for comfort
• Transport case is bulky

Selmer Supreme Tenor Sax SE-TSUBBb Tenor SaxophoneBlack lacquer finish bodyStrong projection due to enlarged bore at...

⭐ 4.4/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 564224

$12,088

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Selmer Signature Tenor Sax SE-TSIP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Selmer Signature Tenor Sax SE-TSIP

by Selmer

Big Band R&B Rock

Key Feature:

• Perfect for solo work

✓ PROS

• Iconic jazz and blues sound
• Great projection and presence

✗ CONS

• More expensive than alto models
• Larger and heavier than alto

Selmer Signature Tenor Sax SE-TSIPTenor SaxophoneKey: BbRenewal of the Selmer Series IIIEnlarged diameter of the S-bow...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 575741

$10,064

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Forestone GX Cognac Lacquered Tenor Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Forestone GX Cognac Lacquered Tenor Sax

by Forestone

Big Band Soul Jazz

Key Feature:

• Perfect for solo work

✓ PROS

• Deep, rich tenor voice
• Classic saxophone literature

✗ CONS

• Requires more air support
• More expensive than alto models

Forestone GX Cognac Lacquered Tenor SaxBb Tenor SaxophoneMaterial: BrassFlanged tone holesHand-engraved bellPisoni...

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 570962

$3,838

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Yamaha YTS-62A 02 Tenor Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha YTS-62A 02 Tenor Sax

by Yamaha

Soul Blues Jazz

Key Feature:

• Classic saxophone literature

✓ PROS

• Iconic jazz and blues sound
• Perfect for solo work

✗ CONS

• Transport case is bulky
• Larger and heavier than alto

Yamaha YTS-62A 02 Tenor SaxTenor SaxophoneBrass body with amber lacquer finish62 S-bow2-piecehand-engraved...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 590651

$4,388

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Schagerl SuperiorPro Tenor Sax T-2L - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Schagerl SuperiorPro Tenor Sax T-2L

by Schagerl

Rock Blues R&B

Key Feature:

• Perfect for solo work

✓ PROS

• Perfect for solo work
• Classic saxophone literature

✗ CONS

• Neck strap essential for comfort
• Larger and heavier than alto

Schagerl SuperiorPro Tenor Sax T-2L, Tenor Saxophone, With high F# key, Captivates with improved playability and sturdy...

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 473640

$3,156

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Selmer Supreme Tenor Sax SE-TSUL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Selmer Supreme Tenor Sax SE-TSUL

by Selmer

Rock Soul Blues

Key Feature:

• Deep, rich tenor voice

✓ PROS

• Great projection and presence
• Perfect for solo work

✗ CONS

• More expensive than alto models
• Neck strap essential for comfort

Selmer Supreme Tenor Sax SE-TSULTenor Saxophone in BbDark gold lacquerStrong projection due to enlarged bore at the...

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 564215

$11,318

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Thomann TTS-180 Vintage Tenor Sax Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Thomann TTS-180 Vintage Tenor Sax Set

by Thomann

R&B Big Band Soul

Key Feature:

• Iconic jazz and blues sound

✓ PROS

• Iconic jazz and blues sound
• Classic saxophone literature

✗ CONS

• More expensive than alto models
• Neck strap essential for comfort

Thomann TTS-180 Vintage Tenor Sax Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann TTS-180 Vintage Tenor Sax*Tenor Saxophone*High...

⭐ 5.0/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 521452

$791

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Thomann TTS-180 Vintage Tenor Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Thomann TTS-180 Vintage Tenor Sax

by Thomann

Soul Jazz Rock

Key Feature:

• Deep, rich tenor voice

✓ PROS

• Deep, rich tenor voice
• Great projection and presence

✗ CONS

• Requires more air support
• Transport case is bulky

Thomann TTS-180 Vintage Tenor SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneHigh F# keyFront F keyBodyneckand mechanical parts made from...

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 475546

$637

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Thomann TTS-180 Black Tenor Saxophone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann TTS-180 Black Tenor Saxophone

by Thomann

Soul Jazz R&B

Key Feature:

• Iconic jazz and blues sound

✓ PROS

• Perfect for solo work
• Deep, rich tenor voice

✗ CONS

• Larger and heavier than alto
• Neck strap essential for comfort

Thomann TTS-180 Black Tenor SaxophoneTenor SaxophoneHigh F# keyFront F keyBodyneckand mechanical parts made from...

⭐ 5.0/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 475547

$604

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Schagerl SuperiorPro Tenor Sax T-2V - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Schagerl SuperiorPro Tenor Sax T-2V

by Schagerl

Soul Rock Jazz

Key Feature:

• Iconic jazz and blues sound

✓ PROS

• Deep, rich tenor voice
• Perfect for solo work

✗ CONS

• More expensive than alto models
• Requires more air support

Schagerl SuperiorPro Tenor Sax T-2VTenor SaxophoneHigh F# keyBrass "Vintage"UnvarnishedThis saxophone...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 473642

$3,266

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Selmer Supreme Tenor Sax SE-TSUP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Selmer Supreme Tenor Sax SE-TSUP

by Selmer

Soul Blues Rock

Key Feature:

• Perfect for solo work

✓ PROS

• Deep, rich tenor voice
• Perfect for solo work

✗ CONS

• Transport case is bulky
• Requires more air support

Selmer Supreme Tenor Sax SE-TSUPBb Tenor SaxophoneBody and keys patinatedStrong projection due to enlarged bore at the...

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 564225

$12,968

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Yamaha YTS-480 Tenor Sax Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha YTS-480 Tenor Sax Set

by Yamaha

Soul Jazz R&B

Key Feature:

• Deep, rich tenor voice

✓ PROS

• Classic saxophone literature
• Perfect for solo work

✗ CONS

• Transport case is bulky
• Requires more air support

Yamaha YTS-480 Tenor Sax Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Yamaha YTS-480 Tenor Sax*Tenor Saxophone*New modelSuccessor of...

⭐ 5.0/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 544193

$2,771

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Thomann TTS-180 Tenor Sax Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Thomann TTS-180 Tenor Sax Set

by Thomann

Blues Rock Jazz

Key Feature:

• Classic saxophone literature

✓ PROS

• Perfect for solo work
• Classic saxophone literature

✗ CONS

• Larger and heavier than alto
• Neck strap essential for comfort

Thomann TTS-180 Tenor Sax Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann TTS-180 Tenor Sax*Tenor Saxophone*High F# keyFront F...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 521450

$692

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How to Choose the Best Tenor 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 tenor 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.

Best Tenor Saxophones for Soul 2025

Rampone & Cazzani Performance Line Tenor Sax

Forestone RX Gold Lacquered Tenor Sax

Selmer Supreme Tenor Sax SE-TSUB

Selmer Signature Tenor Sax SE-TSIP

Forestone GX Cognac Lacquered Tenor Sax

Yamaha YTS-62A 02 Tenor Sax

Schagerl SuperiorPro Tenor Sax T-2L

Selmer Supreme Tenor Sax SE-TSUL

Thomann TTS-180 Vintage Tenor Sax Set

Thomann TTS-180 Vintage Tenor Sax

Thomann TTS-180 Black Tenor Saxophone

Schagerl SuperiorPro Tenor Sax T-2V

Selmer Supreme Tenor Sax SE-TSUP

Yamaha YTS-480 Tenor Sax Set

Thomann TTS-180 Tenor Sax Set

How to Choose the Best Tenor Saxophones

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying tenor saxophones?

How much should I spend on tenor saxophones?

Are expensive tenor saxophones worth the investment?

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Should I buy tenor saxophones online or in-store?

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