Soprano
+Soprano saxophone model YDS-120 from Yamaha
$599.99
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16 Yamaha saxophones. Most cost $800 to $6,184, and half cost less than $3,382.
Alto, Professional, Gold
+Professional level alto saxophone for advanced playing
+Alto saxophone in the mid-range of the instrument family
$3,450.00
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Yamaha YAS-62III Professional Alto Saxophone - Gold Lacquer$3,450.00as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
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+Professional level alto saxophone for advanced playing
+Alto saxophone in the mid-range of the instrument family
Compared with the 16 saxophones on this page+Professional: the highest player level of the 9 here
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Tenor, Professional, Gold
+Professional level tenor saxophone for advanced playing
+Two-piece bell included with the instrument
$4,600.00
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Yamaha YTS-62 III Professional Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer with 2-piece Bell$4,600.00as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
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+Professional level tenor saxophone for advanced playing
+Two-piece bell included with the instrument
Compared with the 16 saxophones on this page+Professional: the highest player level of the 9 here
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Alto, Intermediate, Gold
+Alto saxophone type suited to many beginner and school players
+Intermediate level sits between student and professional instruments
−Intermediate level may not suit advanced players seeking a professional instrument
$3,279.99
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Yamaha YAS-480 Intermediate Alto Saxophone - Gold Lacquer$3,279.99as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
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+Alto saxophone type suited to many beginner and school players
+Intermediate level sits between student and professional instruments
Cons−Intermediate level may not suit advanced players seeking a professional instrument
Compared with the 16 saxophones on this page−Intermediate: 5 of the 9 here have a higher player level
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Alto, Professional, Silver
+Professional level alto saxophone for advanced playing
+Alto saxophone in the mid-range of the instrument family
−Silver-plated finish is a different surface than lacquer
$4,664.99
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$4,664.99as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
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+Professional level alto saxophone for advanced playing
+Alto saxophone in the mid-range of the instrument family
Cons−Silver-plated finish is a different surface than lacquer
Compared with the 16 saxophones on this page+Professional: the highest player level of the 9 here
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Alto
+Alto saxophone suited to beginner and student players
$2,979.00
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+Alto saxophone suited to beginner and student players
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Digital
+Digital saxophone type that does not require an acoustic instrument
+Digital format suits quiet practice settings
$799.99
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+Digital saxophone type that does not require an acoustic instrument
+Digital format suits quiet practice settings
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Soprano, Intermediate, Gold
+Soprano saxophone type with a higher, smaller-bodied sound
+Intermediate level suits players moving beyond student models
$3,314.00
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Yamaha YSS-475II Intermediate Soprano Saxophone - Gold Lacquer$3,314.00as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
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+Soprano saxophone type with a higher, smaller-bodied sound
+Intermediate level suits players moving beyond student models
Compared with the 16 saxophones on this page−Intermediate: 5 of the 9 here have a higher player level
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Alto, Professional, Gold
+Custom professional level alto saxophone for advanced players
+Custom model name signals a higher-tier build than standard models
$5,460.00
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Yamaha YAS-875EXII Custom Professional Alto Saxophone - Gold Lacquer$5,460.00as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
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+Custom professional level alto saxophone for advanced players
+Custom model name signals a higher-tier build than standard models
Compared with the 16 saxophones on this page+Professional: the highest player level of the 9 here
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Tenor, Student
+Tenor saxophone built for student-level players
+Lower range than alto for fuller, deeper tone
$3,774.00
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+Tenor saxophone built for student-level players
+Lower range than alto for fuller, deeper tone
Compared with the 16 saxophones on this page−Student: 7 of the 9 here have a higher player level
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Tenor
+Tenor saxophone from the Yamaha Custom EX line
$6,563.99
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Soprano, Professional, Gold
+Professional level soprano saxophone for advanced players
+Custom Z model name indicates a higher-tier build
$6,184.99
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Yamaha YSS-82Z Custom Z Professional Soprano Saxophone - Gold Lacquer$6,184.99as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
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+Professional level soprano saxophone for advanced players
+Custom Z model name indicates a higher-tier build
Compared with the 16 saxophones on this page+Professional: the highest player level of the 9 here
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Digital
+Digital saxophone type that does not require an acoustic instrument
+Digital format suits quiet practice settings
$454.90-24%Was: $599.99
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+Digital saxophone type that does not require an acoustic instrument
+Digital format suits quiet practice settings
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Alto, Student, Gold
+Student-level alto saxophone in E-flat from Yamaha
$1,480.00
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$1,480.00as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
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+Student-level alto saxophone in E-flat from Yamaha
Compared with the 16 saxophones on this page−Student: 7 of the 9 here have a higher player level
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Alto, Gold
+Alto saxophone suited to beginner and student players
+Comes as a kit with a carrying case included
$2,979.00
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$2,979.00as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details
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+Alto saxophone suited to beginner and student players
+Comes as a kit with a carrying case included
Compared with the 16 saxophones on this page+Sold as a kit: only 1 of 16 here have one
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Alto, Gold
+Alto saxophone model YAS-62 III from Yamaha
$4,431.99
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$4,431.99as of 11/04/2026 08:40 PST - Details
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Yamaha saxophones at a glance
16 of the 59 saxophones we list are Yamaha (27%). Half of them cost less than $3,382; across all saxophones, half cost less than $2,519.
Most listed here: Alto type (8), Professional player level (5), Gold finish (9).
| Brand | Saxophones | Half cost less than |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha | 16 | $3,382 |
| Jupiter | 16 | $3,314 |
Compare specs
| saxophone | Type | Player level | Finish | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soprano | n/a | $599.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details | |||
| Alto | Professional | Gold | n/a | $3,450.00 as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details | |
| Tenor | Professional | Gold | n/a | $4,600.00 as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details | |
| Alto | Intermediate | Gold | n/a | $3,279.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details | |
| Alto | Professional | Silver | n/a | $4,664.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details | |
| Alto | n/a | $2,979.00 as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details | |||
| Digital | n/a | $799.99 as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details | |||
| Soprano | Intermediate | Gold | n/a | $3,314.00 as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details | |
| Alto | Professional | Gold | n/a | $5,460.00 as of 11/04/2026 08:41 PST - Details | |
| Tenor | Student | n/a | $3,774.00 as of 11/04/2026 08:42 PST - Details |