How is it possible that some saxophones that were made 30 or 40 or more years ago can sell at prices higher than new ones of the same manufacturer?
ANS: Many saxophone models of various manufacturers made during certain periods have over the years developed reputations based on their desirable playing characteristics. Players who value the playing characteristics associated with a given vintage saxophone are willing to pay what may seem like a high price relative to a new model to have an instrument with those characteristics.
