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The YAS-23, YAS-26, and YAS-275 are three of the most reliable used Yamaha alto saxophones to start on, all built to last decades and easy for any technician to service....

The Selmer Mark VI remains the most sought-after vintage saxophone in the world, produced from 1954 to 1981 and played by Coltrane, Rollins, and Stan Getz. Before buying one used,...

Saxophone reed strength, that number printed on the box from 1.5 to 4 and up, indicates how much resistance the reed offers your breath. A low number means a soft...

Before buying a used saxophone, check the visual condition, the airtightness of the keys, the serial number, the maintenance history, the mouthpiece and reed included, the seller's answers, the quirks...

A violin in Quebec costs between $200 and $10,000 CAD depending on the musician's level. For a serious beginner, the budget sits between $300 and $600. For an intermediate level,...

The best alto saxophone mouthpiece depends on your playing style, not just your budget. A Meyer 7M is an absolute reference in jazz, but it would be a poor choice...

A Yamaha electric violin can serve two very different purposes: practicing silently in an apartment, or getting on stage with an amp. The YEV series and the Silent Violin series...

For an adult beginner, the answer is simple: it's always a 4/4 violin. For a child, it's different, the violin's size needs to match arm length, and choosing an instrument...

The short answer: metal for more projection and brightness, hard rubber for more warmth and roundness. But the reality is more complicated, and several blind tests show that the sound...