I'm looking to purchase a saxophone. I am looking for one thats intermediate with a rich dark tone. I'm also looking for one in a decent price range. I was looking at a few saxophones but they all had a bright tone and thats not what I want for a saxophone one with a darker tone. So which brand should I get that would fit the descripition?

What style do you plan on playing?? (Jazz?? Classical??)

Classical music mostly. And some march music. Mostly ensemble stuff.

well as i usally say age is the key. buy a preowned saxophone 10 to 40 tears old. dont get it to old saxophones don last for a verry long time. get one that is 100 to 1500.

I agree. Any sax older than 1500 years probably won't work too well.

Seriously though, any well-made sax can last a long, long time provided it is well maintained. Mine are all in the 40 to 90 year-old range. So, in reality, age has nothing to do with it. The condition of the instrument is what's important.

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Oh yeah, regarding the original question about dark vs. bright tone, different saxes will have different sounds, but the mouthpiece has as much or more influence on the tone. If you want a darker sound for classical playing, try a Selmer Larry Teal mouthpiece and see if that's more the sound you are looking for.