Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Purchasing Guides Vintage Saxophones For New Users

By Essie Osborn


There exist many different types of sax in terms of model, make, manufacturer, size, and quality. Getting the best vintage saxophones from the various vendors available is not easy especially if you are purchasing for the first time. Some of them are really old and can be dated back to 20th century when they were used in orchestra music.

Various personal needs dictate the reason to buying one. Care should be taken when acquiring one so that you do not purchase a specific one out of persuasion by the vendor. Get the one that suits your need. Each type produces specific sound that may be alto or tenor. Other versions produce baritone and soprano.

You should also consider if it is the female or male person is going to use them. This is because when it comes to females, you do not need to acquire a big size since they are mostly smaller than the males ones, and they will produce less air. Gender is very important because most males will use tenor voices in music while females will require the soprano equipment.

Before you order any old sax, you have to consider the reed. The beginners should start by numbers two or one. As time goes by, you will be able to open the mouthpiece, and the air supports becomes powerful. This allows one to go to the next reed size, number three or even four. You can buy them in half sizes, but you have to do experiments to know the strength in combining the reed.

When looking for the best sax in the market, you should note the horn that they have. Although horns are supposed to be expensive and traditional, this should not make you get them if you are a new person in this music world. This will save you some money since you will need to buy an expensive one when you are through in learning how to play the instrument.

When going for this sax, consider if you will buy them as second hand units, or still go for the new ones. Buying a new comes with many benefits. They look beautiful and appealing. They are tested for any defects, and they can be played soon after you arrive home. On the other hand, the second hand items might present challenge as broken pieces that need repair before producing a good sound.

Not all horns give the perfect quality sound and value for music. However, you will only get this from unique pieces built to certain standards. When buying, choose those designed from the right material. In this case, choose something made from brass material.

After you buy these pieces, you have to take good care of them. It ensures they last and give a better service in special occasions. You need to keep them in good conditions whenever they are not in use. Whenever they get damaged, they require professional repair to retain their value and retain the tone.




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