![]() In some case I've known Chinese Yamaha and Selmer copies to be as good as the original (from a playing perspective) if not from a manufacturing quality perspective. After all Japanese companies have being copying aspects of Selmer design for years and the original saxophone patent expired probably in the nineteenth century) ![]() It is also quite legal to copy design that doesn't include patents. Yes, Chinese manufacturers do tend to set out to copy designs, and some of them are good instruments. ![]() However I don't think that is the point of the OP. There are also plenty of counterfeit instruments around that are not clones, and in most cases may not be great copies. A clone would also have an exact copy of the logo, which as we all know would be illegal. A clone would mean it is exactly the same down the the very minutest detail, including very exact dimensions, materials and quality of manufacture. Just to get things straight (and please call me Mr Pedantic) there are no actual "clones," but there are some reasonable copy. This will make soprano much tons easier to play and make your experience more enjoyable. Tolerances on sopranos have to be much tighter on tenors. Second, get a mouthpiece that has been checked for irregularities and defects by someone capable. First, get a used sax of known name that has recently been to a tech, one that if you play it for a year or two you can re-sell for about what you bought it. To optimize your experience on soprano, do yourself two favors. You might ask your tech what he suggests you buy in your price range. ![]() This will be $200 to $300 and be prepared to have an overhaul done in the first two years or so. ![]() You will need to budget a playability check with a reliable and reputable sax tech. It is the toss of the dice, but corners will be cut on them. These are usually bought from a factory store and sold by enterprising individuals, occasionally one with factory ties. You can get Chinese horns on eBay in your price range. You’ll pay close to $1000 with shipping and customs from China and a few hundred more from Taiwan. Your budget is too low to get even a fair sax from a factory in China or Taiwan anymore. ![]()
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