Ever wonder what the cheapest alto saxophone sounds like? Does it even play? Is it a ridiculous color? Find out with this review!
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The saxophone featured in this video- (be sure to check the colors!)
Mendini by Cecilio Alto Saxophone - https://amzn.to/3Bz3mFD
Same sax on AliExpress (may be cheaper) - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mL73ekj
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The closest new Jupiter alto I could find to my horn (mine is ancient)...
https://thmn.to/thoprod/343688?offid=1&affid=3501
The top rated "typical" student Alto Sax -
https://thmn.to/thoprod/279389?offid=1&affid=3501
My upgrade suggestion for neck strap -
https://thmn.to/thoprod/170216?offid=1&affid=3501 or https://amzn.to/3XZIpLA
Upgrade if the mouthpiece doesn't work -
https://amzn.to/3U1mtyr
Safe Reed Options
A - https://amzn.to/4eLiMVS
B - https://amzn.to/3ZOQlSy
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BLIND TEST ANSWER---
Jupiter is A
Mendini is B
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Chase Jamison
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Unboxing Start/Metronome
2:54 - The Case/Extras
6:40 - Mouthpiece
9:15 - Putting The Horn Together
13:05 - First Notes
16:08 - Chromatic Test
16:53 - Name That Song/Instrument Demo
18:06 - Jupiter Vs Mendini 1st Looks
19:40 - Instrument Head to Head
20:28 - Blind Test
22:28 - Thoughts/Suggestions
26:00 - Instrument Side by Side