But me personally, I thinks it 's a great instrument' great price for a beginner!!

A fine first instrument

Was a little disappointed in the color black, thinking that it would be really black, but more of an off black, but still a beautiful instrument.

First I will say that my son LOVES his saxophone....but not because it's a good instrument, I think it's just because it's shiny and that it belongs to him

DO NOT buy this poor quality instrument!

But, for now, it makes a great student instrument.

I have always wanted to learn how to play the sax, and now I have a beautiful, unique instrument to show off.

While this isn't a $1,500 professional saxophone, it is still a wonderful instrument to buy and if the cost won't sway you, you should know the silver look will turn heads, help you gain confidence and hopefully help you on your path to becoming a professional saxophonist.

It was in and out of a really good instrument shop many times now, and he has only had it a year

My daughter loves this instrument & it works great!!!!!

This is not a great instrument

I guess if you just can't afford a better instrument, you could make do with this one, but realize that you really are getting what you pay for

And it's a nice looking instrument, too

I missed the opportunity, but the instrument seems no worse for wear, after mopping up the mess with some alcohol and cotton swabs

I thought it would be a cheap, light tin instrument

I really wanted it to be a good instrument because of the beautiful looks, but unfortunately, in this case it seems you get what you pay for.

But even at that, I don't think you could get a better instrument for the price we got this one

A great instrument for a beginner, and maybe even longer.

Our child is in beginning band and this instrument is perfect

The leather pads have been sounding like my 14 year old chewing gum, but I figured the instrument needed to be broken in.

Beginning students will almost certainly drop or knock their instruments around a few times until they gain a better understanding of how to properly handle them

For a beginner, or anyone really, this is a fantastic instrument.

This sounds like a much more expensive instrument.

Beautiful instrument to learn with, great value.

However, beginners already have enough of a challenge learning a new instrument, getting used to practicing, etc., and having a poor quality instrument can be very discouraging

Good instrument for the price

It's a very good instrument for the price you pay, but the reeds are really bad

But, his band director has approved the instrument and he's been using it for several weeks now and doing well.

We have since purchased a better name brand instrument for her.

my 11 year old son has started playing the saxophone and this is a very good starter instrument.

That being said, this is an amazing instrument

My son is loving his new instrument!

I read all of the reviews about how awful it was to buy anything less than a Yamaha etc...and I just want to say that my son loves his instrument

In the 50 years that I had not played a sax, I forgot what a loud instrument it is

The sound is good enough for her and the sixth grade band and it has remained a good looking instrument

Great instrument.

It was my favorite instrument in Lazy Town

You can tell in certain areas where they cut costs but it really isn’t in any important parts meaning that this instrument can sound great if played right

You can buy an expensive instrument if the interest continues.

cheap and worst instrument ever!

It still sounds like an angry goose when she plays, but her teacher assures me she's doing fine, and that she has a good instrument to learn on.

Don't let the price fool you into expecting less than an excellent instrument

Now I'm stuck with a $200 worthless instrument.

instrument really good for music class

I'm not a musician, but it seems like a decent instrument for the price.

This is the most beautiful instrument I've ever layed eyes on since I've been blowing a sax!!

perfomanceal my expectations fullfilI am learning now how this instrument will be helpful to me

My daughter really enjoys her instrument.

Beginning students will almost certainly drop or knock their instruments around a few times until they gain a better understanding of how to properly handle them

Overall, I think it is a great instrument for students/beginners

Good instrument at a low price

This is very good instrument for beginners

His music teacher has not made any comments negative or positive regarding the instrument, and I'm sure she would say something if there were a problem with it.

Considering how expensive instruments are, you should know what you're buying beforehand

This is a beautiful instrument, and it sounds fantastic when she plays it

If you want your kid to be successful, do yourself a favor and spend the money on a good used instrument

While most sax's have to be set up this instrument came ready to play.

Excellent instrument

What a great instrument

Used instruments will have their own problems and not look half as nice as this while costing twice as much, easily

I guess if you just can't afford a better instrument, you could make do with this one, but realize that you really are getting what you pay for

Great quality instrument

In a few months, you will be stuck with a perpetually broken instrument that either you will pour money in to trying to fix it, or that is so broken it can't be

Great starter instrument for kids.

I haven't had the instrument long enough to transport it around, or to tell if it will have any issues, but I'm going to do anything I can to keep it in great shape.

I hate to see a student struggle learning a musical instrument when the struggle is not the student or their ability but the instrument they are using.

It is hard to tune up the only downside but i enjoyed this instrument

For the price point, it is a really nice instrument, and has very good tone

Beautiful instrument .

A really good starter instrument

The case is compact and protects the instrument well

This is a mediocre instrument which plays and tunes poorly

The sax is very appealing; the nickle finish makes this a very attractive instrument

It is very well made and a good looking instrument.

It is such a great instrument!

this is a fine instrument

it's a good instrument for a beginner!

The case is a molded piece of styrofoam covered with cloth, so I wouldn't expect it to protect your instrument from any real wear

Excellent instrument

Even with that said, still a good instrument for the price.

This is a wonderful instrument...not just for students

He said I would have been better off spending the same $$ on a used reputable brand instrument

My great-niece loves the instrument.

Don't buy painted instruments either, it shows a cheaper instrument.

I would not recommend any instruments from this company

I'm a professional coming over from clarinet and sax is supposed to be an easier instrument

Engravings on bell and bow are simple compared to expensive instruments, but the engravings on the Mendini saxophone are really a nice accent

If they don`t want to repair these saxes, it`s probably because they want to push sales of the overly expensive instruments

Very good instrument for the money,

I think Sam's Club has even started selling cheap instruments under the name, Simba

Our daughter started band this year, and we ordered this saxophone for her because we thought it would be a good starter instrument

Beautiful instrument!

I was impressed to say the least at the details and full sound if the instrument

The instrument is heavy (quality metal) and the thing rips

Music teacher said it works fine as a starter instrument.

The instrument is beautiful

Good instruments are atill valuable years after - people are still playing on instruments from the 40s

We haven't had this for very long, but it seems to be a great instrument for a student.

Beginning saxophones are more expensive than most other band instruments, so I understand that parents may not want to--or be able to--pay more to get a better quality instrument

But other than that, the instrument is beautiful and we received a lot extras for the money we paid.

Of course if you can afford a new instrument, all the more power to you

This instrument won't handle the abuse of a student player

A Beautiful Instrument

This is an investment in your child's future, and saxophones are amazing instruments for sure...but do your due diligence before buying.

Band directors across the board hate this instrument

Perfect instrument for a beginner alto player

It's been a good second instrument for him to use.

I bought this saxophone for my 6th grade kid that decided to try band this year and picked an expensive instrument

Great student instrument for the price

The sound was not bad for the price, but the instrument its self was falling apart the second day I was playing it

The reeds aren't good at all, but the instrument is good

After that they most likely won`t play it anymore

After that they most likely won`t play it anymore