Eastar Professional Alto Saxophone E Flat Sax Full Kit Gold Eb Brass Instrument With Cleaning Cloth, Carrying Case, Mouthpiece, Neck Strap, Reeds and Stand

New to saxophone but can see the product is very good and delivery was quick Can't wait to become very good at this instrument though may take a long time

This same model (AS-II) was featured in a YOUTUBE video for "Cheapest Alto Sax on Amazon" (or something close to that). I have played baritone sax over the past 50 years and started on a "loaner" alto over the past few months. The review was very positive for fit, finish and playability and I can confirm it has been for me as well. In the video I could tell a few notes were slightly different than the presenter's $700 sax (which may actually run in the low intermediate range of $1.5K). But for a student, or someone like me who is not in some precision orchestral presentation, that difference would be a non-issue. Buy new reeds plus perhaps a more padded neck strap but otherwise, a fellow sax player was shocked this was what I got for this price. The case does not offer much protection so handle the case carefully, protect the package, as if you're an old guy, or lady. Most instances (other horns, other videos) that indicated repairs were needed were not due to maintenance but instead rough handling. Less structurally sound instruments were difficult to repair or were not even repairable. My baritone is over 70 years old. This horn should outlast me. I'm shooting for 50 years more! For a new player I offer the following advice. 90% of problems with a horn like this is your embouchure, your reed or the mouthpiece (or some combination). We now have videos on the net. do homework. Swab out your horn and always remove your reed when done. Clean it and store it well.