Other Saxophone Brands
The most popular saxophone brands are Yamaha, Selmer and Buffet Crampon but there are also any other brands of saxophones that are available on the market today. This page is an overview of some of the types and styles of saxophones that are available. Some of these names are vintage saxes which means they will be more expensive, but also more respected. First let’s have a look at Armstrong saxophones.
Armstrong Saxophones
The Armstrong name is also associated with flutes, piccolos and clarinets. Armstrong started making saxophones in the 1980s in America and originally started off as band instruments being played in jazz and big band ensembles. Today they are used for all types of saxophone music but it is still true that Armstrong saxes are used in jazz and big band music primarily.
Many Armstrong saxophones are older and will need to be serviced thoroughly before being played to make them playable. Having said that though, when you look at older saxophones in depth, you will find that older instruments have better craftsmanship than the cheaper instruments that are produced today. New Armstrong saxophones are still being made but beware the saxophone that just comes branded ‘Armstrong’ as it is likely that it will be one of the cheaper saxes that don’t produce a good sound.
LA Saxes
LA saxes are a company who have made saxophones for over 30 years and for over 30 years their saxophones are been respected and loved by saxophonists all over America. One of the main defining features of LA saxes is their wide array of different finishes including this black and gold finish sax featured in the picture above. The modern LA Sax company is run by businessman Dennis Bamber who oversaw the creation of a special saxophone for former American president Bill Clinton. One of the reasons behind LA Saxes bold and original designs is that the company want their saxophones to be not only heard but seen and noticed.
Jupiter Saxophones
Jupiter are a company that are more well known for their trumpets than their saxophones but still, their saxophones are made well and well respected within the saxophone world even if they are mainly used as student instruments. Jupiter saxophones are cheaper than other saxophones as one of their main defining features is that they aim to be affordable so that beginners and parents of children of school age can afford them.
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