I really hate to start a 'help me' thread, but advice would be helpful. I'm about to start playing sax, but I need to find a low-priced, good quality instrument (or as good quality as I can get for a low price). Thinking that I have about $750 to spend, which I know isn't a while lot. I still have to talk to my parents about the fine details, but they don't want me getting one online. I am probably gonna get a Yamaha or something at my local shop.
Now that my rant is over...any advice? Thank you!!!!!!
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First, some schools let students borrow instruments... does your school do this ?
Second, check into "rent to own" programmes. I did this and my brother did this - for trombone and clarinet, respectively. This is where you pay a monthly bill of something like $35 (I think there's a down-payment, not too sure) and you get to keep paying until you either stop - no strings attached - or you pay enough that you get to keep the instrument.
Some rent-to-own are used instruments, as well. I think my trombone was used, and I never had a problem with it.
I would really check out low-cost solutions and "rent-to-own" programmes - so that you don't have to come up with all the money right now.
Second, check into "rent to own" programmes. I did this and my brother did this - for trombone and clarinet, respectively. This is where you pay a monthly bill of something like $35 (I think there's a down-payment, not too sure) and you get to keep paying until you either stop - no strings attached - or you pay enough that you get to keep the instrument.
Some rent-to-own are used instruments, as well. I think my trombone was used, and I never had a problem with it.
I would really check out low-cost solutions and "rent-to-own" programmes - so that you don't have to come up with all the money right now.
$750 should be quite enough to get you a decent instrument.
I suggest buying an alto, but I can't help you on the 'where'.
I suggest buying an alto, but I can't help you on the 'where'.
Rent one for a couple of months to check you enjoy playing it before spending the big money buying one.
Yeah, Charles, my school does the rent-to-own thing. I think my mom and I were discusing renting to own a used sax. If my friends' dad wants to not sell his to us. ;)
Thanks for all the help, everyone!! It has been...helpful! :D
Thanks for all the help, everyone!! It has been...helpful! :D
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=red>The Audacity of Charles wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
Second, check into "rent to own" programmes. I did this and my brother did this - for trombone and clarinet, respectively. This is where you pay a monthly bill of something like $35 (I think there's a down-payment, not too sure) and you get to keep paying until you either stop - no strings attached - or you pay enough that you get to keep the instrument.
Some rent-to-own are used instruments, as well. I think my trombone was used, and I never had a problem with it.
I would really check out low-cost solutions and "rent-to-own" programmes - so that you don't have to come up with all the money right now.[/QUOTE]
That sounds like a lease. As always, you should probably calculate the net advantage to leasing (NAL) before you choose to lease. Many financing options can make it seem like you're saving money when in reality you are losing it.
Never forget that if you buy something, you can always sell it. If you buy something used, you can usually sell it for about as much money as you bought it for.
Second, check into "rent to own" programmes. I did this and my brother did this - for trombone and clarinet, respectively. This is where you pay a monthly bill of something like $35 (I think there's a down-payment, not too sure) and you get to keep paying until you either stop - no strings attached - or you pay enough that you get to keep the instrument.
Some rent-to-own are used instruments, as well. I think my trombone was used, and I never had a problem with it.
I would really check out low-cost solutions and "rent-to-own" programmes - so that you don't have to come up with all the money right now.[/QUOTE]
That sounds like a lease. As always, you should probably calculate the net advantage to leasing (NAL) before you choose to lease. Many financing options can make it seem like you're saving money when in reality you are losing it.
Never forget that if you buy something, you can always sell it. If you buy something used, you can usually sell it for about as much money as you bought it for.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<b><font color=666600>Music Man wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
Never forget that if you buy something, you can always sell it. If you buy something used, you can usually sell it for about as much money as you bought it for.[/QUOTE]
You took the words right out of my mouth.
Never forget that if you buy something, you can always sell it. If you buy something used, you can usually sell it for about as much money as you bought it for.[/QUOTE]
You took the words right out of my mouth.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<b><font color=666600>Music Man wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
Never forget that if you buy something, you can always sell it. If you buy something used, you can usually sell it for about as much money as you bought it for.[/QUOTE]
You took the words right out of my mouth.[/QUOTE]
Yes!! :D My mom is worried that I'll lose interest and then we'll have a sellable sax, so, maybe I can convince her of this. :D
Never forget that if you buy something, you can always sell it. If you buy something used, you can usually sell it for about as much money as you bought it for.[/QUOTE]
You took the words right out of my mouth.[/QUOTE]
Yes!! :D My mom is worried that I'll lose interest and then we'll have a sellable sax, so, maybe I can convince her of this. :D