Alto Saxophone, Purple, New in Case, Suitable for both Professionals & Students

Description: Similar to the Yamaha YAS 280, but Only One Third the Price This saxophone has the same number of keys as the Yamaha, and other famous brands. It sounds pretty much the same, and its weight is nearly identical to the Yamaha. I'm a saxophone teacher and I hire and sell my Masterpiece brand saxophones to my students. Occasionally, I need to make a small adjustment, which involves tightening a tiny screw about 10 degrees. This is a small price to pay for the joy and excitement of playing on a shiny, brightly colored instrument. Admittedly, if my students were playing brand new Yamaha 280 saxophones, it's unlikely that any adjustments would be necessary. However, there won't be any WOW! factor, because Yamaha does not make colored saxophones. Furthermore, their student model 280 costs $1480 - about 3 X as much as my Masterpiece brand. You can even find cheaper colored saxophones than the ones I sell, but I cannot recommend them because I have no control or faith in the quality. When I first started offering colored saxophones I bought them from several different suppliers. Some suppliers sent me saxophones that were so badly made they were unplayable. I don't buy from those factories anymore. Some of my competitors must be buying from them because those factories are still in business. Now that I have found a reliable supplier I still check every saxophone to make sure it is playable. Every Masterpiece saxophone is working perfectly when it leaves me. Construction The body of this saxophone is made from genuine brass - an alloy of copper and bronze, then painted purple. The keys are coated with gold lacquer. The mouthpiece is ABS plastic. Specifications Brand Masterpiece Model Entertainer Brand New Full Size Instrument Suitable for School Band Gold Lacquered Keys High F# Key Adjustable Thumbhook Transposition Eb (E Flat) Mouthpiece 4C Neckstrap with Safety Clip Carry Case Ballistic Nylon Weighted Cleaning Cloth Included Mouthpiece Cushion Included Pad Saver Included NO Packing Materials to Remove Before manufacturers ship their saxophones to suppliers, they usually insert packing wedges to support the keys in transit. These wedges need to be carefully removed with tweezers before playing. The wedges are not always easy to spot. If you don't remove every one, you risk bending the keys. Most suppliers of budget saxophones don't bother to remove these wedges - they simply unpack your saxophone from a shipping container and send it to you. I remove all the wedges from every saxophone before I send it out. NO Adjustments to Make During transit from the factory, the last phase of seating of the pads occurs, as the pads become compressed into their proper position Tiny adjustments are often necessary when the saxophone reaches its destination. The adjustments are simple to perform, but if you don't know where to put your screwdriver your saxophone won't play at its best. Those suppliers who ship straight from the container and don't even bother to remove the packing wedges care even less about fine-tuning your saxophone before you get it. I play test all Masterpiece instruments and adjust them for you so that they are ready to play when they reach you. Why buy musical instruments from me? I know a good saxophone when I see one. Since 1980, I have been a professional musician, teacher and author. I have taught hundreds of students i n thousands of lessons. I have written more than 60 books on how to play musical instruments that have collectively sold more than one million copies worldwide.. Masterpiece instruments are the same instruments that I recommend to my students. I sit beside them and listen to them play all day long. Choose your Shipping - Australia A variety of shipping options are available, depending on how quickly you want your new instrument. Each option includes I send by next-day-delivery overnight express post, or registered post. Any loss or damage during shipping is borne by me. I ship via Australia Post, one of the most reliable postal services i n the world. My warehouse is located in the Adelaide Hills. All postage options include tracking International shipping This item ships via Australia Post Air Mail and is covered for replacement if the item is damaged during shipment. Optional loss insurance is available. 6 Ways to Pay You can pay by credit card, PayPal, bank transfer, cheques, cash and money orders. I usually send orders on the same day that I receive payment. Lay By Available Don't have the funds right now? If you can send me a 10% deposit I will hold the instrument for you until you are able to pay it off. The Masterpiece Brand This brand has been developed to provide great value instruments for entry level players who are in the early stages of learning. You can reasonably expect several years of trouble-free playing from a Masterpiece instrument. But Wait! There's More !!! The Art of Saxophone The Art of Saxophone is an easy-to-follow system designed for the absolute beginner. It teaches you all the things you need to know to play the saxophone. The method consists of a 56 page book and CD set. It contains music from all styles and eras, so there is sure to be something you will really love. Through a sequence of explanations, diagrams, exercises and songs, you will learn how to play the saxophone at your own pace. It will be helpful if you take lessons from a teacher also, but you can still achieve a lot by yourself. No musical knowledge is necessary. Topics covered include: Putting the saxophone together How to hold the saxophone Making your first sound Counting beats Tuning the saxophone to the CD How to breathe and blow properly How to read music and much more. Here's What You Will Get + Guarantee For 30 days, you will be able to thoroughly test the saxophone, show it to your teacher and get their opinion. If, at the end of that time, you are not convinced that this instrument represents great value for the price you paid, or for any other reason, simply contact me and tell me you are returning it. I will promptly and courteously refund your purchase price plus the cost of return shipping. Please check out my positive feedback on Ebay. I am in this business for the long term, and satisfied customers are the goal I aim for. UK Customers! I will post your item directly to your address. However, it is possible that it will be intercepted on the way by UK Customs, who will demand a payment of VAT and/or Excise Duty before they will release the item to you. There is nothing I can do about this. Details of much you might have to pay can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty Just letting you know.

Price: 497 AUD

Location: Aldgate, SA

End Time: 2024-12-02T23:52:32.000Z

Shipping Cost: 97.9 AUD