Even the new Moniques are very inconsistant. I played an alto a few months ago that wasn't too bad, but I tried a soprano that was terrible. Of the cheaper saxes, Winston seems to be one of the better ones; or Antigua Winds. I would definately avoid the Schill and Millwaukee also. Most of the cheap Chinese saxes are garbage and barely make it a year without needing repairs costing more than the horn is worth.

I just want to know the deal with this Dominic guy. He seems like he sincerely thinks these are good horns. Now, I could just be incredibly naive, but I'm allowing that he's trying to sell these things, regardless of their crapiness or alleged crapiness (I've never played one). But he goes into such great lengths to establish himself as a legitimate businessman--and I think he is, which is why I find it hard to believe he would pimp out these sub-standard horns. Of course, he loses some credibility when he acts like he buys his horns direct from some "local factory," as the implication is. Made in Communist China, plays like a Communist Saxophone. heh heh--whatever that means.

Here's his website: www.dominicsmusic.com

I wouldn't trust Dominic at all. That guy lies through his teeth about the horns that he sells! The Monique saxophones are junk. They are made in China and they are very poor quality. David Kessler at Kessler Music is very reputable though. Kessler has some inexpensive student-intermediate instruments like the Antigua Winds, that are still good quality. I would definately check out his site www.kesslermusic.com

But what about Dominic's chubby face? His friendly demeanor and prodigious girth? Is he really a monster? Just kidding. He seems like a swindler to me--no offense, Dominic. Just maybe carry some good horns. In other news, if I ever created my own brand of saxophone I'd call it the "El Dorado." That name just screams "junk horn."

Sorry its been done, some early yanis were called el dorado and were engraved sa so on the bell. They were pretty good horns

"In other news, if I ever created my own brand of saxophone I'd call it the "El Dorado." That name just screams "junk horn."" --------------------------------------------------------------------- Somewhat already been done... Dorado 600 (made by Yanagisawa - not junk).