Montreux Student Alto Saxophone

Name: Montreux Student Alto Saxophone
Brand: Montreux
SKU: SAS701
Price: 349.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

MontreuxSKU: SAS701

Price (inc. VAT):

£349.99

ex VAT: £291.66

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In stock

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The Montreux Student Alto Saxophone is a durable Eb alto sax built for beginners: free-blowing with a responsive tone, a high F# key and reliable pads and keywork that stand up to regular practice. The full outfit includes mouthpiece, reed, ligature, neck strap, pad saver and a rigid case with backpack straps.

Who is this saxophone for?

Students starting the saxophone at school or home — the alto is the size nearly all beginners start on, being the most manageable to hold and the standard for lessons and exam syllabuses. The easy response helps new players make a confident sound early, and the high F# key extends the range teachers often ask for. Not sure which sax is which? Read Which type of saxophone is right for you? and The best saxophones for beginners.

What's included in the case?

Montreux Eb alto saxophone, gold lacquer on body and keys
Student mouthpiece with cap and ligature
Reed
Neck strap
Pad saver and cleaning cloth
Rigid case with accessory pocket and adjustable backpack straps

Specification

Eb alto saxophone — the standard beginner size
High F# key for extended range
Reliable pads and keywork built for regular student use
Free-blowing with a responsive, accessible tone
Gold lacquer finish on body and keys

Why do beginners start on the alto saxophone?

The alto is the middle size of the family — small and light enough for younger players to hold, with the fingering shared across all saxophones. Almost all tutor books, school lessons and early exam pieces are written for alto, so it is the natural first step; tenor, soprano and baritone usually come later.

What age can a child start the saxophone?

Typically around 9–11, once hands are large enough for the keys and the front adult teeth are settled. The included neck strap carries the instrument's weight, so holding it is rarely the problem people expect.

What is the high F# key and does it matter?

It is an extra key that extends the saxophone's top range to F#. Many pieces and teachers assume it is there, and cheaper student saxophones sometimes omit it — this model includes it as standard.

What comes next after a student saxophone?

Once a player is working through the middle grades, a step-up instrument rewards their developing tone — the Montreux Performance Series alto sax is the upgrade path within the same family.