--- product_id: 110189907 title: "Glory Black Laquer E Flat Alto Saxophone with 11reeds,8 Pads cushions,case,carekit" brand: "glory" price: "158124 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Glory" url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/110189907-glory-black-laquer-e-flat-alto-saxophone-with-11reeds-8 store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # Complete kit: 11 reeds, 8 pads, case & care tools E♭ Alto Saxophone with High F# key Adjustable key height screws & metal thumb rest Glory Black Laquer E Flat Alto Saxophone with 11reeds,8 Pads cushions,case,carekit **Brand:** glory **Price:** 158124 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎷 Own the spotlight with the Glory Black Laquer Alto — where style meets sound! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Glory Black Laquer E Flat Alto Saxophone with 11reeds,8 Pads cushions,case,carekit by glory - **How much does it cost?** 158124 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/110189907-glory-black-laquer-e-flat-alto-saxophone-with-11reeds-8) ## Best For - glory enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted glory brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pro-Level Playability:** Ergonomic key layout & accurate sound holes for effortless finger rest and smooth transitions. - • **Tested & Trusted Quality:** Professionally inspected before shipping to ensure consistent sound and reliable performance for beginners and pros alike. - • **All-Inclusive Starter Kit:** Comes with 11 reeds, 8 leather pads, hard-shell case, care kit, and accessories—everything to hit the ground playing. - • **Durable & Comfortable Build:** High-quality leather pads with metal resonators and metal thumb rest for long-lasting comfort and sound clarity. - • **Striking Hand-Engraved Design:** Unique bell engraving and sleek black lacquer finish that stands out on stage and in the studio. ## Overview The Glory Black Laquer E Flat Alto Saxophone is a premium yet affordable instrument designed for beginners and intermediate players. Featuring a high F# key, adjustable key height screws, and metal thumb rest, it offers ergonomic playability. The package includes 11 reeds, 8 leather pads with metal resonators, a hard-shell case, and a full care kit, making it a complete starter set. Hand-engraved bell decoration and a sleek black lacquer finish add a professional aesthetic. Each saxophone undergoes professional quality inspection to ensure reliable sound and performance. ## Description Whether you want to buy a saxophone for yourself or for your friends or others, this saxophone is a product of choice as a result of its high quality and cost effective price Review: I started out playing the alto sax in my school band but gave it up and decided the piano was more my style. I wanted to start playing the alto sax again but I was looking at prices for saxophones and it just wasn't cutting my budget. I decided to give this one a try since it was in my price range and that it got relatively good reviews from people. It is a beautiful sax to look at and I like all the extras that came along with it. The sax sounds ok but I think it could sound better.The instrument could sound really good with some upgrades and minor adjustments, it's all up to how much your willing to spend to do so. Good for a beginner student or someone who just want's to take it up as a hobby. Review: Ok, In my past, I've purchased a good 5 or 6 chinese saxophones, but unfortunately none really sounded like a real sax. Some even sounded like a trumpet. Some were ok. Like the tenors were more sax sounding than the altos, and the altos were better than the sopranos. But I've been pleasantly surprised with my Glory alto sax! No wonder it's rated number 2 in the list of best budget saxes of 2016! Number 1 was a sax more than 4x more expensive. It's definitely better than the 25% more expensive Mendini sax I own! It just sounds more like a sax, and the notes are more dead on than with the mendini, which in octave 2 gets more than a quarter note off scale. The instrument is beautiful (I got the plain black with golden keys), it's heavy, but not too heavy (mendini was heavier); it sounds great, and is easy to play. The provided mouthpiece is a practice mouthpiece, it doesn't go very loud. I paired it with a $20 Yamaha 4c mouthpiece, and it was a tad louder in the mid tones. It also more easily could play the lower notes. With the stock mouthpiece low D and C were hard to impossible to play. With the Yamaha mouthpiece, only the low C. I definitely will go for a better mouthpiece soon! I think mine needs to be set up, as the 4 lowest notes are really hard to play. The neck strap like usual needs replacement. I wonder why in this day and age they would still provide a non-neoprene padded strap for anything heavier than a soprano. Though the neck strap comes to good use for my EWI, which I have lost the strap for. My impression of the Glory sax lineup, is that in essence, they're all the same saxes, with as difference that there is the basic sax, the upgraded one (with a design in the bell and on the body), and the vintage saxes, with eye for detail on the paint and body designs. But all should emit about the same sound quality. Since for me this was a budget conscious choice, I went with the base model, and only paid $10 more for the black version with the golden keys. The reed on the sax was a bit of poor quality and chipped, so I have ordered synthetic reeds (bamboo/plastic mix, not regular plastic) for this sax. Overall I would say for beginners there is no better bargain out there to start out with. Whether you play in class, or play in a band, this sax is up for the task of the beginner and intermediate. Professionals too, can purchase one of these funky color saxes, and enjoy a decent sax sound. This sax probably doesn't have the reliability or sound quality of a $2k+ sax, and parts may be harder to find, but really, at $300, you just buy yourself another sax; which is what one repair with parts on a $2k sax easily cost anyway! So for the beginner and intermediate this is a great buy. For the pros, (aka, anyone with 2+ years of experience playing in bands) it's a nice gadget as tertiary sax, to take to sketchy gigs, or in places were sound quality matter less over looks! I would definitely buy a Glory sax again, it's the first Chinese sax, I would use in live settings! It sounds great! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00OET2J7K | | Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,089) | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | B00OET2J7K | | Label | GLORY | | Manufacturer | GLORY | | Package Dimensions | 65 x 30 x 16.6 cm; 4.4 kg | ## Product Details - **Brand:** GLORY - **Colour:** Black - **Instrument key:** E Flat - **Material:** Leather,Metal - **Style:** Adjustable,Leather ## Images ![Glory Black Laquer E Flat Alto Saxophone with 11reeds,8 Pads cushions,case,carekit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TF+9vmT5L.jpg) ![Glory Black Laquer E Flat Alto Saxophone with 11reeds,8 Pads cushions,case,carekit - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61e9JzyLRoL.jpg) ![Glory Black Laquer E Flat Alto Saxophone with 11reeds,8 Pads cushions,case,carekit - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SxqyXKgsL.jpg) ![Glory Black Laquer E Flat Alto Saxophone with 11reeds,8 Pads cushions,case,carekit - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ebxelkkOL.jpg) ![Glory Black Laquer E Flat Alto Saxophone with 11reeds,8 Pads cushions,case,carekit - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xvyEOjBBL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can anyone post this sax on youtube so we can hear sound quality before i buy it** A: What did you think of sound quality? I’m looking for a saxophone for my husband who hasn’t played since middle school. Don’t want to spend too much in case he doesn’t really get into it. **Q: Will I need a new mouthpiece, reeds, and neck strap because most of the reviews say they are bad** A: No. The one that comes with it, is okay for rehearsals and practice.You will want a new mouthpiece if you want it to sound louder and nicer, and a new neoprene neck strap for comfort.I use a Legere reed, which sounds really nice, and a $30 chinese metal mouthpiece. I'm really happy with the sound and the ease of playing.The provided mouthpiece is a little quiet for band play. You can use the strap for longer periods of time, if you have a cushioning between your neck and the strap (like a little towel, or high collar on your shirt) **Q: Is it for beginners** A: With a new mouthpiece and a good reed, it actually sounds very good, and can be used on stage.Out of all the saxes I've purchased, this one equals the sound quality of a Taiwanese sax! (level up from standard Chinese saxes), and can sound better than saxes two or three times it's price.I think it's for intermediates, studio and live; or a nice sax for pro's who need a backup sax, or one that's cheap, or great for looks.Doesn't sound like a $2k sax, but I'd say it does come close to a $800-1200 sax.Reason this is cheap, is because there are no replacement parts, and no one really can fix these in case there are missing pieces. **Q: is there a matching Tenor sax available** A: Glory does in fact produce a Tenor Sax, similar to the finish of black and gold, like the alto sax. However, I have not had an opportunity to test it. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Review *by P***7 on 13 January 2017* I started out playing the alto sax in my school band but gave it up and decided the piano was more my style. I wanted to start playing the alto sax again but I was looking at prices for saxophones and it just wasn't cutting my budget. I decided to give this one a try since it was in my price range and that it got relatively good reviews from people. It is a beautiful sax to look at and I like all the extras that came along with it. The sax sounds ok but I think it could sound better.The instrument could sound really good with some upgrades and minor adjustments, it's all up to how much your willing to spend to do so. Good for a beginner student or someone who just want's to take it up as a hobby. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by H***B on 16 July 2016* Ok, In my past, I've purchased a good 5 or 6 chinese saxophones, but unfortunately none really sounded like a real sax. Some even sounded like a trumpet. Some were ok. Like the tenors were more sax sounding than the altos, and the altos were better than the sopranos. But I've been pleasantly surprised with my Glory alto sax! No wonder it's rated number 2 in the list of best budget saxes of 2016! Number 1 was a sax more than 4x more expensive. It's definitely better than the 25% more expensive Mendini sax I own! It just sounds more like a sax, and the notes are more dead on than with the mendini, which in octave 2 gets more than a quarter note off scale. The instrument is beautiful (I got the plain black with golden keys), it's heavy, but not too heavy (mendini was heavier); it sounds great, and is easy to play. The provided mouthpiece is a practice mouthpiece, it doesn't go very loud. I paired it with a $20 Yamaha 4c mouthpiece, and it was a tad louder in the mid tones. It also more easily could play the lower notes. With the stock mouthpiece low D and C were hard to impossible to play. With the Yamaha mouthpiece, only the low C. I definitely will go for a better mouthpiece soon! I think mine needs to be set up, as the 4 lowest notes are really hard to play. The neck strap like usual needs replacement. I wonder why in this day and age they would still provide a non-neoprene padded strap for anything heavier than a soprano. Though the neck strap comes to good use for my EWI, which I have lost the strap for. My impression of the Glory sax lineup, is that in essence, they're all the same saxes, with as difference that there is the basic sax, the upgraded one (with a design in the bell and on the body), and the vintage saxes, with eye for detail on the paint and body designs. But all should emit about the same sound quality. Since for me this was a budget conscious choice, I went with the base model, and only paid $10 more for the black version with the golden keys. The reed on the sax was a bit of poor quality and chipped, so I have ordered synthetic reeds (bamboo/plastic mix, not regular plastic) for this sax. Overall I would say for beginners there is no better bargain out there to start out with. Whether you play in class, or play in a band, this sax is up for the task of the beginner and intermediate. Professionals too, can purchase one of these funky color saxes, and enjoy a decent sax sound. This sax probably doesn't have the reliability or sound quality of a $2k+ sax, and parts may be harder to find, but really, at $300, you just buy yourself another sax; which is what one repair with parts on a $2k sax easily cost anyway! So for the beginner and intermediate this is a great buy. For the pros, (aka, anyone with 2+ years of experience playing in bands) it's a nice gadget as tertiary sax, to take to sketchy gigs, or in places were sound quality matter less over looks! I would definitely buy a Glory sax again, it's the first Chinese sax, I would use in live settings! It sounds great! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***Y on 6 November 2020* I bought one of these for myself and it's perfect for a beginner. 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