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    john
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      Hi Judi, the things you mentioned are not a big concern. Pads get worn on any sax that is played after a while and then you simply get them replaced. This is the most common job for a repairman and is not expensive.

      A student model from Yamaha or Selmer (Bundy) would be the best bets, but there are many others. When starting out just getting a sax that is in good working order is all you need to do. You will practice on your embouchure, get a good mouthpiece and experiment with several reeds… this is where you can make some big strides in tone production, rather than the brand of sax you get.

      I often see even used models of the brands I suggested in Amazon and have an article on that here:
      https://howtoplaysaxophone.org/used-saxophones

      Or you can look locally where you live. Feel free to follow up on anything you find and I'll be happy to give my opinion.

      Good Luck
      Johnny

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      Roger Nelson
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        Hi Judi

        I don't know where you are located, but if you are in western Canada I have a Yamaha YTS 23 tenor that I am going to put on craigslist soon. I bought it used in November and had it tuned up at http://brassandwoodwind.ca/repairs.html in Victoria.

        I just got a great deal on a new YTS 62 so I am going to sell the YTS 23. $650 can would do the trick.

        Roger

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