Hi there,
Well, I'm not a sax player but my dad is and I grew up playing bass in his band.
He had Selmers for years, his favourite was a Mark 6, then he had a Conn Underslung for a while which I think is American.
It took him a long time to change but now he plays a Yamaha tenor and a Yanagisawa alto and he reckons they are both the best saxes he's ever owned. Can't help you on price though.
I would imagine like guitars or cars. Most manufacturers have lower ends then go right up to the top pro-line stuff which I know are very expensive.
Best thing, as with guitars, set your budget then head into a good store and spend all day blowing everything in your budget. Then, I would wait a week, go back and try your top three again and then decide..
Sorry I couldn't offer more detailed advice, Gordon.
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