Hey guys, I wanted to get a soprano, andI know Yamaha and the Belmer are two of the bests, but they are too expensive. I was wandering if anyone has gotten this kind of soprano and who he/she would think about it... I saw this on EBay, it`s made by Schill, a German instrument company, and it costs less than $300. Can anyone give me any suggestions?
here`s the link to the sax i liked.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=16203&item=3770933604&rd=1

I think i`ve heard good things about schill. Not sure though. As long as its not chinese, then your probably good, let me check it out some more though...

They did have a warranty, that was good; you could`ve sent it back if it was bad... I don`t think they ever mentioned the serial # though...
Good luck

hahaha, as long as it`s not chinese instrument. that`s funny. did u know that China is perhaps the only country that makes gold instruments and sells them cheap? well, youshould if u didn`t.

Well, I meant that many of the saxaphones that are made in china are not made well, and are cheap. (example Monique) Of course, not all of them are, but it`s best to research and know what your getting.

yes I understand. I was just kidding. But it is true that China makes good gold instruments and sells them cheap. I think Schill is made in Germany orsomething like that...

The best inexpensive soprano sax I know of is the woodwind brand from the woodwind and brasswind. ($549)

http://www.wwbw.com/Woodwind-WWSTCU-Double-Neck-Soprano-Sax-i85805.music

I would not recommend saxes from ebay. The pro players and repair people who have actually played them tell me to stay away.

Thanks. I guess that one`s good since all of the reviews said that it is good

i got a soprano sax just started playing it started on the alto and decided i wanted to try the soprano too its a pretty cool instrument i dont have one of the best makes i have a make called montreux dont know if you`ve heard of it not one of the best makes but if its just to start you off then its pretty good been playing the alot sax for about 3 years started with jupitar u know no point gettin a really good make not knowing if your are going to enjoy playing it i now have one of the best makes Yamaha makes a wonderful sound. havent heard much about the make you are looking at sorry just thought id give u the name of the make of my one as i find it pretty good you know to start off ofcourse because im serious about music and saxophone playing im hoping to soon get a yamaha on the soprano too supose u gotta start sumwhere havent you lol

though wouldnt really get it from ebay if i was you had a few people i know getting them from ebay hasnt really worked out that well no always wot u see is wot u get if u know wot i mean but then again its up to u though trying a music shop like gamlins if u have a store called that or any music shop and suggest a make at a good price im sure they could find u one though not all saxophones are cheap so ur gunna b paying about £300 just on a not so good make.

Hi
Ive just won an auction on ebay for a sop (stagg) and got it for £170 + postage from a guy called politepete. Have seen them retailing on various sites for over 500 euros. He runs a music shop in brighton and sells loads of these. I would recommend him very highly as he is very quick and as his name suggests is very polite.
If you are new to using a sop then dont spend too much until you are sure that you like it. Having said that I love mine ( I want a Bari next but getting married this year so that will have to wait!!!)
Keep Blowing

Dave

thanks for all ur help!