After some time of contemplating about getting a saxophone, you finally decided in getting one. You should have already examined the basic parts of the saxophone and general problem areas, such as rods and pads.

This is just the first step to determine in which condition the alto saxophone is in. Similar with a book, you would want to read between the lines to see what kind of maintenance or repair has been given to this brass horn or you could even check the condition of the Alto Saxophone Sheet Music. There are very subtle things to look for that can change the value of a horn significantly. The more horns you look at, the better equipped you will be to know exactly what you are looking at.

General Condition

Just by looking at the saxophone when you open its box, you may have wondered what kind of experiences it has undergone. If it exudes glittering shine, it should have been pampered well. If you open the case and detect a foul odor and find slime-like deposits all over the horn, more likely, this horn is not the one for you.

But, in every rule, there is an exception. So don’t let a foul odor turn you away until you seek some important answers about the horn’s condition. As you progress in reading the sections below, more detailed explanation have been posted so that when the time for you to evaluate your own horn, you may be able to successfully choose the right one using the knowledge from this discussion. Just a note of caution, if the owner says “this horn belonged to…,” be skeptical, unless the owner can account for its veracity. Mostly, famous players’ horns either wind up staying in the family or going to a close friend or musical associate. That is why only there is only a small possibility that a famous player’s horn will be yours.

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