I`m an alto play3er and I am going to get a soprano. My parents will only by me one for $1200 or less so I can tell if I like playing it or not. I am wondering what are good brands in that price range. I have found on music store so far that has more than three sopranos but they are Antigua Winds. Is this a good brand for a starter soprano? Also, does anyone no of any music stores in the state of Oregon that has a good sax selection?

I guess it depends on what kind it is. I have a advanced alto and it is to die for, but you say you are looking for a beggining. I don`t know my begginner was some peice of crap CONN that was way old. Find out what model they are and go check out the Antiqua winds website and it will tell you more. www.antiguawinds.com easy enough right!

hey!
about the soprano....i think im about to get one before christmas rolls around...and great question ...thats good...but i wouldnt know about a soprano...in fact...i need a little advise myself...but i might borrow from the hs band room in the mean time for jazz band...since im playing alto already for jazz...and already made state for clarinet(marching band)...so im still going to look on this sub....and if anyone has advise...(we) would appreciate it!

Thanks...
Hayley

Antiguas, from what I remember from HS, are amazingly good horns for their price. My friend in HS had an Antigua alto that cost maybe 900 and it sounded almost as good as my SX90 which was more than 3 times that.

Mine looks a helluva lot better though =P

I DONT KNOW ABOUT SOPRANOS MYSELF,SINCE I PLAY TENOR, BUT I HAVE AN ANTIGUA WINDS THAT I GOT AS A BEGINNER AND HAVE HAD EVER SINCE (4 YEARS) AND I AND IT IS A REALLY GOOD HORN.