How to Buy a Vintage Saxophone

Set a budget for how much you're willing to spend on your vintage saxophone. Browse through a vintage saxophone guide to get an idea of the going rate for many of the more popular models. Most are worth at least $2,000. However, that doesn't mean you can't find a bargain if you look hard enough, and it also doesn't mean you can't find a lesser known saxophone that you love that the value guides might not have listed.

Visit local music stores that sell vintage instruments. You are likely to find more of these types of stores in bigger cities. Talk to the workers there, even if they don't have what you are looking for. Some might be collectors themselves, able to point you in the right direction.

Search for a vintage saxophone at online stores that sell instruments. Here, you will come across collectors who might be selling a few instruments here and there, but not enough to open their own store. Don't hesitate to e-mail the seller for more details regarding a vintage saxophone you are interested in.

Check eBay for vintage saxophones that are up for auction. This can be a good way to get a deal on a vintage instrument that might otherwise cost you a lot more money.

Keep your eyes open for vintage saxophones, even in places that might not always have them. A garage sale or flea market might be the place where you find a unique vintage saxophone for a low price.