LJ Hutchen Eb Alto Saxophone with Plush-Lined Case

by LJ Hutchen

Product Features

• Heavy-Duty brace to prevent misalignment
• Ergonomic metal thumb-rest
• Carefully designed pinky keys to accommodate young hands
• Specially treated pads for durability
• Also Includes: Mouthpiece kit, Cork grease, Neck-strap, Strength #2 Rico reed, Polishing cloth, Plush-lined hard case, 2-Year Warranty

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 19 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000FUJ7KE
• Item model number: 4217
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,436 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #19 in Musical Instruments > Band & Orchestra > Woodwinds > Saxophones > Alto

Product Description

For over a decade, LJ Hutchen has provided quality, consistency, and exceptional service to countless musicians throughout the world. LJ Hutchen constantly strives to improve its product-line and offer the best value possible. The LJ Hutchen Eb Alto Saxophone is considerably different from others in its class. An excellent option for the serious student musician, this saxophone provides an alternative to some of the more expensive brands without sacrificing quality. This easy-playing and durable instrument possesses many features that will enhance intonation, playability and overall performance. As with all LJ Hutchen models, its price and warranty terms are unbeatable. Every instrument is double-bench tested, and must meet the most stringent level of quality prior to sale. Sharing numerous attributes with more expensive brands, the LJ Hutchen is an outstanding value. Since many educators consider LJ Hutchen to be the perfect choice for student musicians, high quality is not only necessary but is imperative for successful music education. For further information on this instrument or any other LJ Hutchen product, please visit the official LJ Hutchen website.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great product but..., January 2, 2011

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Mark - See all my reviews

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This review is from: LJ Hutchen Eb Alto Saxophone with Plush-Lined Case (Electronics)

Pros: 1. Great sound for the price.
2. Comes with everything you need to get started.
3. The case is well designed and feels sturdy. (Wish it had a lid/flap to close where you store your strap and other accessories.)
4. It arrived quickly and packed well.

The reason for only three stars.

Cons: 1. This saxophone is difficult if not impossible to play in tune. To the untrained ear this is no big deal. Certain notes are more out of tune
than others. The worst note for me is c#.
2. Though it comes with everything you need to get started, to get the best sound you must replace the mouthpiece. The factory mouthpiece
it comes with is horrible. I purchased one for about $65 at my local music store, the sax instantly became easier to play, and the
sound was much better. (I was thinking about sending it back until I purchased the new mouthpiece.)
3. The strap is a factory strap, but again, if you plan to play long term you must replaced this strap with a padded strap.
4. The ligature seems to not to screw firmly around the mouthpiece.

Summary: This is a great saxophone for a beginner and would recommend it provided that one would replace the mouthpiece, ligature, and strap.
I would also recommend this sax for a casual user as well. Would not recommend for someone who wants a true quality sound with each note.
But for the price, even with the cost of a new mouthpiece, ligature, and strap, it is a good deal, a great deal for a new player.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sax! Excellent Customer Sercive!, November 23, 2008

By 

Andres F. Rodriguez (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LJ Hutchen Eb Alto Saxophone with Plush-Lined Case (Electronics)

This sax plays excellent. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to buy a nice sax at an affordable price. It looks really nice and does not look or sound cheap at all.


UPDATE:

This sax has been working out perfectly during the time I've been using it. I just encountered a little problem and had to contact Customer Service for the problem to be solved. It was a wonderful experience; very nice people and they really care about their customers. The problem was solved fast so they shipped the sax fast too. I'm very satisfied with this product and Customer Service too. If you really want to buy a new affordable sax, i would go for this brand. It has been a great experience.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great instrument..., May 25, 2006

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Connie T. (Orange County, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LJ Hutchen Eb Alto Saxophone with Plush-Lined Case (Electronics)

Great saxophone! I bought my LJ Hutchen sax about a year ago from a music store for a much higher price (I really kicked myself when I saw it here for so cheap!) I am buying another one for my nephew to play on for his school band this coming fall, and this time through Amazon! This sax has a clear sound and it really plays great. I know my nephew will love it!