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Built with a clear-baked epoxy lacquer, nickel-plated keys, and all yellow brass neck, body, and bell, the Yamaha YAS-23 Alto Saxophone is a formidable entry in the world of entry-level woodwind instruments. Built with a host of features associated with more expensive models like leather pads with wool felt and Front F auxiliary keys, the YAS-23 is as comfortable on a marching band practice field as it is in a jazz club. The predecessor to Yamaha's current student model, this sax's place as a discontinued instrument makes it much more affordable and a great choice for starter musicians.

Harboring dreams of becoming a concert flautist or the next Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull)? The Gemeinhardt 2SP Student Flute will fit the bill. Gemeinhardt is the world’s largest maker of flutes and piccolos, so players can rest assured that this instrument has been engineered and manufactured with quality in mind, but at a price point comfortable for beginners.

The Bach TR300H2 Student Model Bb Trumpet provides new players reliable construction and professional tone in one package with a price tag that won't break the bank.

• Body: Seamless yellow brass bell, red brass lead pipe, stainless steel pistons, lacquer finish


• Bore: 0.459" with 4 7/8" bell


• Other Features: First valve thumb saddle and slide thumb hook, adjustable third slide ring, Bach 7C mouthpiece, clear lacquer finish

The Yamaha YFL-221 Student Flute offers that first step for beginners to take the plunge into the woodwind family with a quality build that will last into your intermediate years. Comprised of silver-plated nickel in the headjoint, body, and footjoint, the YFL-221 even, mellifluent character is complemented by a stronger post design, neoprene bumpers, and easily manipulated adjustment screws for a strong instrument that has plenty of tone to match. Comes in the key of C.

The YTS-23 is the discontinued predecessor to Yamaha's current student model, the YTS-26.

Years of production: 1990s-ca. 2010

Features: Yellow brass neck/body/bell, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, leather pads with wool felt, plastic tone boosters, nickel-plated keys, polyester key buttons, Front F auxiliary keys

The Yamaha YTR‑2335 Standard Student Bb Trumpet pairs the precision and quality of Japanese craftsmanship with the affordability of an entry model for a winning combination. Crisp, articulate, and full of character, the YTR-2335's pressure-formed tubing ensures smooth airflow and reduced resistance for consistent response and a laser-mended bell which seriously cuts back on unwanted vibration. Very reasonable in its used prices, these are ideal for those starting out in the world of trumpet.

The Selmer Bundy II Alto Saxophone is generally considered an excellent beginner or student-level alto saxophone.

One of the most popular models in production, the Bach 180S37 Stradivarius Series Bb Trumpet sports a medium-large bore and single-piece bell for balanced, open tone.

• Body: Silver-plated single-piece yellow brass bell, monel pistons, #25 lead pipe


• Bore: 0.459" medium-large with #37 bell size


• Other Features: First slide thumb saddle, third slide adjustable rod stop, Bach 7C mouthpiece

The Bach TR300 Student Trumpet represents a classic design that students for decades have turned to as a reliable model that offers plenty of quality and won't break the bank. Tuned to the Bb, the TR300 has been a standard-bearing model for decades, existing in various iterations since the 1980s and ready for years of consistent use.

The Yamaha YFL-222 Standard Offset G C-Foot Flute brings clutch features from the beginner's series like a silver-plated nickel silver body and keys with the addition of easier-playing closed holes for newcomers.

• Body: Nickel silver with undercut embouchure


• Keys: French-style nickel silver with closed holes and pointed key arms


• Other Features: Key of C, neoprene key bumpers, footjoint alignment marking, stainless steel spring

Conceived as a professional instrument available at an affordable price point, the YAS-62 is based on Yamaha's well-known 61 line. The saxophone implements professional elements such as tilting low Bb spatula keys, refined key shape, and annealed brass for denser material and clearer tone.

Years of production:1979-present

Features: Yellow brass neck/body/bell, hand-engraved bell, Yamaha AS4C mouthpiece, leather pads with wool felt, polyester tone buttons, Front F auxiliary keys