What's the difference between a brass and a bronze alto saxophone body?

Brass bodies tend to offer a brighter, more projecting sound, while bronze bodies often produce a warmer, more mellow tone.

How important is the neck material to the saxophone's sound?

The neck significantly impacts the horn’s response and tone; hard rubber is common, but other materials influence the overall character.

What does 'intonation consistency' mean when evaluating an alto saxophone?

It refers to how accurately the saxophone plays in tune across its entire range, without requiring constant adjustments.

Alto Saxophones - Page 2 - 105 Instruments

Forestone GX Gold Lacquered Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$3,197

Forestone GX Gold Lacquered Alto Sa, Eb Alto Saxophone, Compact, warm and modern sound that is very flexible, Suitable...

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Hamaril Saxophone Set 2 Alt

Alto Saxophones

$1,274

Weight 1 kg

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Thomann TAS-580 GS Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$767

Alto Saxophone, High F#- key, Body and S-bow made of gold brass, Mechanism made of brass,...

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Thomann TAS-580 GL Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$744

ophone, Alto Saxophone, High F# key, Body and S-Bow made of gold brass, Brass key system,...

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Thomann TAS-180 Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$377

Alto Saxophone, Body and key system made of brass, Narrow scale, High F# key, Front F key,...

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Thomann ASBGM Custom Line Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$1,946

*Note:* Type of engraving may differ from illustrations!

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Thomann TSA-500 Straight Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$571

Weight 2.7 kg

Thomann TSA-500 Straight Alto, Alto Saxophone, Straight design, With high F# key, tilter and adjustable thumb rest,...

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Jupiter JAS700Q Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$1,232

Alto Saxophone, Brass body and key system, Narrow scale, High F# key, Adjustable plastic...

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Yanagisawa A-WO20 Elite Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$5,958

Alto Saxophone, Elite model, Bronze body, Brass key system, Double tips on low B and...

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Yanagisawa A-WO2 Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$4,698

ophone, Alto Saxophone, Revised mechanics, New engraving design, Made of bronze, High F# key,...

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Yanagisawa A-WO10 Elite Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$4,698

ophone, Alto Saxophone, Revised mechanism, New engraving design, Made from a new brass...

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Yanagisawa A-WO1 Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$3,736

Alto Saxophone, Revised key system, New engraving design, Made from a new brass alloy, High...

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Yamaha YAS-62S 04 Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$3,380

Alto Saxophone, New '62s style neck, Improved low B/ C# connection, New engraving, Silver...

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Yamaha YAS-82 ZS 03 Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$5,615

Alto Saxophone, Handmade V1 neck, Adjustable fork-F-key, High F# key, Improved low-B/C#...

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Yamaha YAS-82 ZB 03 Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$5,615

Alto Saxophone, V1 neck, Adjustable fork-F key, Improved low-B/C# connection, One-piece,...

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Yamaha YAS-62 04 Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$3,207

Yamaha YAS-62 04, Alto Saxophone, New 62 series neck, Improved low B/C# connection, New engraving, Gold lacquer finish,...

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Yamaha YAS-82 Z 03 Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$5,271

Alto Saxophone, V1 neck, With 4CM ebonite mouthpiece, Adjustable fork F key, Improved low...

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Rampone & Cazzani Two Voices Alto Sax OTS

Alto Saxophones

$8,824

Rampone & Cazzani Two Voices Alto Sax OTS, Alto Saxophone, Special model with handmade engraving, Body made of gold...

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Keilwerth SX 90R Alto Sax Black

Alto Saxophones

$5,729

Weight 2.6 kg

Keilwerth SX 90R Alto Saxophone Black, Alto Saxophone, Body: Black, nickel plated, Keys with gold lacquer, Mechanism:...

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Yamaha YAS-480S Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$2,589

Alto Saxophone, New neck receiver, Improved B / C# connection, Separated key guard, High F#...

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Yamaha YAS-280 Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$1,111

Weight 2.4 kg

Yamaha YAS-280, Alto Saxophone, New model with improved S-bow receiver and improved deep H/Cis connection, Narrow...

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Yamaha YAS-480 Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$2,252

Yamaha YAS-480, Alto Saxophone, New model, Successor to the YAS-475 model, New neck receiver, Improved B/C# connection,...

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Yamaha YAS-280S Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$1,420

Yamaha YAS-280S, Alto Saxophone, School model, New model with improved neck receiver and improved low B-C# connection,...

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Thomann MK IV Handmade Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$1,603

Alto Saxophone, Copper body (92% copper), High F# key, Brass keys, Body and keys in...

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Thomann MK III Handmade Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$1,373

Alto Saxophone, Brass body, High F# key, Body and keys: Vintage black, Unlacquered,...

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Thomann MK II Handmade Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$1,373

Alto Saxophone, Brass body, High F# key, Body and keys lacquered in Dark Gold varnish,...

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Rampone & Cazzani R1 Jazz Alto Sax OT

Alto Saxophones

$5,558

*Note:* Polished instrument that tarnishes over time and develops a significantly darker and matt finish.

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Thomann ALBGS Custom Line Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$2,290

*Note:* Type of engraving may differ from the pictures!

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Rampone & Cazzani R1 Jazz Alto Sax AG

Alto Saxophones

$7,907

Rampone & Cazzani R1 Jazz Alto Sax AG, Jazz Alto Saxophone, Big bore, Made of gold brass - for a soft sound, Hand...

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Rampone & Cazzani R1 Jazz Alto Sax AU

Alto Saxophones

$6,646

Rampone & Cazzani R1 Jazz Alto Sax AU, Alto Saxophone, Big bore, Made of gold brass - for a soft sound, Hand hammered...

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Thomann MK I Handmade Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$1,373

Alto Saxophone, Golden brass body, High F# key, Artistic engraving, Body: Black...

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Thomann Antique Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$538

ophone, Alto Saxophone, With high F# key, Rocker arm, Adjustable thumb rest, Body and keys made...

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Keilwerth SX 90R Vintage Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$6,073

Weight 2.6 kg

ophone, Vintage Alto Sax, Untreated body, Clear lacquer finish, Mechanical parts...

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Startone SAS-75 Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$342

ophone, Alto Saxophone, Tuning: Eb, With high F# key, With rocker arm, Adjustable thumb rest,...

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Thomann TAS-350 Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$685

Alto Saxophone, Successor to the TAS-100, High F# key, Rocker arm, Adjustable thumb rest,...

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Yamaha YAS-280 Set

Alto Saxophones

$1,144

Weight 2.4 kg

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Keilwerth SX 90R "Shadow" Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$6,590

Keilwerth SX 90R "Shadow" Alto Saxophon, Alto Saxophone, Model "Shadow", Body made of nickel silver, Black...

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Yamaha YAS-875 EX Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$5,958

Yamaha YAS-875 EX, Alto Saxophone

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Thomann ASBBS Custom Line Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$1,832

*Note:* Type of engraving may differ from the pictures!

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Thomann ASBGG Custom Line Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$1,890

*Note:* Type of engraving may differ from the pictures!

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Yamaha YAS-875 EX S Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$6,246

Yamaha YAS-875 EX S, Alto Saxophone

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Yamaha YAS-875 EX B Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$6,246

Yamaha YAS-875 EX B, Alto Saxophone

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Selmer SE-A2M Matt SA80 II Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$6,613

Alto Saxophone, Super Action 80 II series, Body: Brushed matte, Keys with gold...

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Selmer SE-A2B Black Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$6,705

SA80/II Alto Saxophone, Body: Black lacquer finish, Keys: Gold lacquer, Hand-engraved...

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Selmer SE-A2S SI SA80 II Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$7,049

Alto Saxophone, Super Action 80 II series, Silver-plated, Hand-engraved detailing,...

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Selmer SE-A2L Goldlac SA80 II AltoSax

Alto Saxophones

$5,845

Alto Saxophone, Jubilée design, Gold lacquer finish, With engraved pattern,...

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Keilwerth SX90R Alto Sax Gold Lacquer

Alto Saxophones

$5,500

Weight 2.6 kg

Alto Saxophone, Rolled tone holes, Body made from brass, Bell diameter: 133 mm,...

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Keilwerth ST-110 Alto Sax

Alto Saxophones

$1,488

Alto Saxophone, Adjustable thumb rest, Rocker arm for left hand, High F# key, Pisoni pad,...

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Forestone GX Gold Lacquered Alto Sax

Hamaril Saxophone Set 2 Alt

Thomann TAS-580 GS Alto Sax

Thomann TAS-580 GL Alto Sax

Thomann TAS-180 Alto Sax

Thomann ASBGM Custom Line Alto Sax

Thomann TSA-500 Straight Alto Sax

Jupiter JAS700Q Alto Sax

Yanagisawa A-WO20 Elite Alto Sax

Yanagisawa A-WO2 Alto Sax

Yanagisawa A-WO10 Elite Alto Sax

Yanagisawa A-WO1 Alto Sax

Yamaha YAS-62S 04 Alto Sax

Yamaha YAS-82 ZS 03 Alto Sax

Yamaha YAS-82 ZB 03 Alto Sax

Yamaha YAS-62 04 Alto Sax

Yamaha YAS-82 Z 03 Alto Sax

Rampone & Cazzani Two Voices Alto Sax OTS

Keilwerth SX 90R Alto Sax Black

Yamaha YAS-480S Alto Sax

Yamaha YAS-280 Alto Sax

Yamaha YAS-480 Alto Sax

Yamaha YAS-280S Alto Sax

Thomann MK IV Handmade Alto Sax

Thomann MK III Handmade Alto Sax

Thomann MK II Handmade Alto Sax

Rampone & Cazzani R1 Jazz Alto Sax OT

Thomann ALBGS Custom Line Alto Sax

Rampone & Cazzani R1 Jazz Alto Sax AG

Rampone & Cazzani R1 Jazz Alto Sax AU

Thomann MK I Handmade Alto Sax

Thomann Antique Alto Sax

Keilwerth SX 90R Vintage Alto Sax

Startone SAS-75 Alto Sax

Thomann TAS-350 Alto Sax

Yamaha YAS-280 Set

Keilwerth SX 90R "Shadow" Alto Sax

Yamaha YAS-875 EX Alto Sax

Thomann ASBBS Custom Line Alto Sax

Thomann ASBGG Custom Line Alto Sax

Yamaha YAS-875 EX S Alto Sax

Yamaha YAS-875 EX B Alto Sax

Selmer SE-A2M Matt SA80 II Alto Sax

Selmer SE-A2B Black Alto Sax

Selmer SE-A2S SI SA80 II Alto Sax

Selmer SE-A2L Goldlac SA80 II AltoSax

Keilwerth SX90R Alto Sax Gold Lacquer

Keilwerth ST-110 Alto Sax

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