What are the key features to look for in a high-end tenor saxophone?
This page compares 3 key features to looks with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Eastman ETS850 Rue Saint-Georges Professional Bb Tenor Saxophone, Selmer 54AXOS Professional Tenor Saxophone, Yamaha YTS-875EX Custom EX Professional Tenor Saxophone. Prices range from £2,951 to £3,984. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Eastman ETS850 Rue Saint-Georges Professional Bb Tenor Saxophone
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£2950.86 ≈ | Eastman | ETS850 Rue Saint-Georges Professional Bb Tenor Saxophone | Brass | Bb | — | — | — |
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The ETS850 is a professional Bb tenor saxophone with a brass body, gold lacquer finish, redesigned DS mechanism, high F sharp key, adjustable thumb rest, deluxe engraving, and both R and S necks. Its focused, centered sound and quick, fluid key action suit advanced jazz and classical players. ★ Ideal forIt suits players seeking a high-end tenor saxophone because its brass construction, Bb tenor range, high F sharp key, redesigned DS mechanism, dual R and S necks, and focused professional sound provide flexibility, responsive action, and refined tonal control.
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Selmer 54AXOS Professional Tenor Saxophone
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£3644.49 ≈ | Selmer | 54AXOS | Yellow brass body and keys | Bb | — | — | — |
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The Selmer 54AXOS is an entry-level professional tenor saxophone with an exclusive Axos gold lacquer finish, leather pads with metal resonators, ergonomic keywork, and a rich, flexible tone. It suits advancing players, performing musicians, and ensembles seeking professional Selmer craftsmanship and easy response. ★ Ideal forIt suits players evaluating high-end tenor saxophones because it combines a yellow brass body and keys, Bb tuning, leather pads with metal resonators, ergonomic keywork, gold lacquer, and professional flexibility and projection.
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Yamaha YTS-875EX Custom EX Professional Tenor Saxophone
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£3983.92 ≈ | Yamaha | YTS-875EX | Brass | Bb | — | — | — |
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The Yamaha YTS-875EX is a professional Bb tenor saxophone made from brass with a gold-lacquered finish, a one-piece bell, hand engraving, and a Custom E1 neck. Its smooth response, wide dynamic range, strong projection, and refined tone suit advanced classical players, conservatory musicians, and working professionals. ★ Ideal forIt suits players seeking a high-end tenor saxophone because it combines a brass body, Bb key, one-piece bell, hand engraving, Custom E1 neck, adjustable thumb hook, high F# key, and two-point bell brace for responsive playability and projection.
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