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Photo of BetterSax Classic Tenor Student Saxophone - Dark Gold Lacquer

BetterSax Classic Tenor Student Saxophone - Dark Gold Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Yellow Brass Body, Post-to-body Construction, and High F# Key - Dark Gold Lacquer
$1,699.00
Or $36.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Bundle Savings Available! Certified Open Box available for $1,444.15
Rated 4.8/5 Stars (25)
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Photo of Yamaha YTS-480 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Yamaha YTS-480 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Yellow Brass, with 62-style Neck, Professional Neck Receiver, High F# Key, Hand Engraving, 4C Mouthpiece, and Case - Clear Lacquer
$3,727.99
Or $622.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of Yamaha YTS-62 III Professional Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Yamaha YTS-62 III Professional Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Annealed Brass, with 62-style Neck, Professional Neck Receiver, Integrated Key Posts, Hand Engraving, 4C Mouthpiece, and Case - Gold Lacquer
$4,626.99
Or $772.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (2)
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Photo of P. Mauriat Le Bravo Tenor Saxophone - Gold Brass Matte Body
$100 Cash Back!

P. Mauriat Le Bravo Tenor Saxophone - Gold Brass Matte Body

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Gold Brass Body, Nickel Silver Super VI Neck, Mother-of-pearl Key Touches, Hand Engraving, Mouthpiece, Ligature, and Traveler II Case - Matte
$3,999.00
Or $112.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
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Photo of Yamaha YTS-26 Student Tenor Saxophone - Clear Lacquer

Yamaha YTS-26 Student Tenor Saxophone - Clear Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Yellow Brass, Nickel-plated Keys, with Standard Neck, Intermediate-style Neck Receiver, Front F Key, 4C Mouthpiece, and Case - Gold Lacquer
$3,682.00
Or $614.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of Selmer STS511 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone - Lacquer

Selmer STS511 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone - Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Yellow Brass, with Ribbed Construction, High F# Key, Pisoni Pro Pads, Adjustable Thumb Rest, Hand Engraving, Mouthpiece, and Case - Lacquer
$3,559.00
Or $75.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Yanagisawa T-WO1 Professional Tenor Saxophone - Lacquer

Yanagisawa T-WO1 Professional Tenor Saxophone - Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Brass Body, High F# key, Hand-engraved Bell, Mother-of-pearl Key Touches, and Ebonite Mouthpiece - Lacquer
$5,179.00
Or $108.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Rated 4.8/5 Stars (5)
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Photo of Selmer Paris Signature Series Limited NYC Tenor Saxophone - Elkhart Dark Lacquer

Selmer Paris Signature Series Limited NYC Tenor Saxophone - Elkhart Dark Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Limited Edition, with Brass Body and Bell, Ribbed Construction, ToneX Resonators, and French Pads - Elkhart Dark Lacquer
$10,799.00
Or $225.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of Selmer Paris 54 Axos Professional Tenor Saxophone Lacquer

Selmer Paris 54 Axos Professional Tenor Saxophone Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Leather Pads with Metal Resonators, Engraving, S80 C Mouthpiece, and Seles Case - Clear Lacquer
$4,939.00
Or $103.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Certified Open Box available for $4,198.15
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (2)
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Photo of Yamaha YTS-62 III Professional Tenor Saxophone - Silver-plated

Yamaha YTS-62 III Professional Tenor Saxophone - Silver-plated

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Annealed Brass, with 62-style Neck, Professional Neck Receiver, Integrated Key Posts, Hand Engraving, 4C Mouthpiece, and Case - Silver-plated
$4,918.99
Or $820.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (2)
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Photo of Yamaha YTS-62III Professional Tenor Saxophone - Amber Lacquer, Silver Keys, 2025 NAMM Limited Edition
$540.99 Off While Supplies Last!

Yamaha YTS-62III Professional Tenor Saxophone - Amber Lacquer, Silver Keys, 2025 NAMM Limited Edition

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Annealed Brass, with 62-style Neck, Professional Neck Receiver, Integrated Key Posts, and Hand Engraving - Amber Lacquer, Silver Keys
$4,699.00
Or $784.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Yamaha YTS-82Z II Professional Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Yamaha YTS-82Z II Professional Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Annealed Brass Body, 1-piece Bell, V1 Neck, and Adjustable Front F Key - Gold Lacquer
$6,401.99
Or $1,067.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (3)
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Photo of Yamaha YTS-875 EX Professional Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Yamaha YTS-875 EX Professional Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Annealed Brass, with E1 Neck, 1-piece Bell, Hand Engraving, 4CM Mouthpiece, and Semi-Hard Case - Gold Lacquer
$6,401.99
Or $1,067.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of Yamaha YTS-82ZIIA Professional Tenor Saxophone - Amber Lacquer

Yamaha YTS-82ZIIA Professional Tenor Saxophone - Amber Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Annealed Brass Body, 1-piece Bell, V1 Neck, and Adjustable Front F Key - Amber Lacquer
$7,189.99
Or $1,199.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
Photo of Eastman ETS852 52nd Street Tenor Saxophone - DS Mechanism, Unlacquered

Eastman ETS852 52nd Street Tenor Saxophone - DS Mechanism, Unlacquered

Bb Tenor Saxophone with "M" and "S" necks, Rolled tone holes, Oversized Bell, High F# key, DS Mechanism, Special Engraving, and Deluxe Case - Unlacquered
$5,994.40
Or $125.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
Photo of P. Mauriat System 76 Tenor Saxophone - Dark Vintage Lacquer Finish
$100 Cash Back!

P. Mauriat System 76 Tenor Saxophone - Dark Vintage Lacquer Finish

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Super VI neck, Oversized Bore and Engraved Bell, Leather Pads with Metal Resonators, Mouthpiece, Ligature, and Contoured Case - Dark Vintage Lacquer Finish
$5,279.00
Or $147.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
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Photo of Yanagisawa T-WO20 Elite Professional Tenor Saxophone - Bronze

Yanagisawa T-WO20 Elite Professional Tenor Saxophone - Bronze

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Bronze, with High F# Key, MOP Key Touches, Hand Engraving, Mouthpiece, Accessories, and Case - Clear Lacquer
$8,639.00
Or $180.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of Prelude by Selmer 111 Student Tenor Saxophone - Lacquer with High F# Key

Prelude by Selmer 111 Student Tenor Saxophone - Lacquer with High F# Key

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Ribbed Construction, Yellow Brass Body and Keys, High F# Key, Rocking Table Key Mechanism with Articulated C# Adjusting Screw, Leather Pads with Metal Resonators, Mouthpiece, Accessories, and Case - Lacquer
$1,501.06
Or $251.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of Selmer STS301 Student Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Selmer STS301 Student Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Ribbed Body Construction, High F# Key, Adjustable Thumb Rest, Hand-engraved Bell, Mouthpiece, and Case - Lacquer
$3,359.00
Or $70.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman ETS281 Student Tenor Saxophone - Lacquer

Eastman ETS281 Student Tenor Saxophone - Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Brass, with Nickel-plated Keys, Adjustable Right-hand Thumb Rest, Mouthpiece with Ligature and Cap, Reed, and ABS Molded Case - Lacquer
$2,963.00
Or $62.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of Jupiter JTS1100Q Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Jupiter JTS1100Q Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Brass, with Sona-Pure Neck, Adjustable Keys and Metal Thumb Rest, High F Key, Blue Steel Springs, Pisoni Pads with Metal Resonators, Mouthpiece with Ligature and Cap, Jupiter Case, and Accessories - Gold Lacquer
$3,959.00
Or $83.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of Yamaha YTS-82Z II Professional Tenor Saxophone - Unlacquered

Yamaha YTS-82Z II Professional Tenor Saxophone - Unlacquered

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Annealed Brass Body, 1-piece Bell, V1 Neck, and Adjustable Front F Key - Unlacquered
$7,189.99
Or $1,199.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Selmer STS511 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone - Black Nickel

Selmer STS511 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone - Black Nickel

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Yellow Brass, with Ribbed Construction, High F# Key, Pisoni Pro Pads, Adjustable Thumb Rest, Hand Engraving, Mouthpiece, and Case - Black Nickel
$3,839.00
Or $80.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Yanagisawa T-WO33 Elite Professional Tenor Saxophone with Sterling Silver Neck, Body, and Bell

Yanagisawa T-WO33 Elite Professional Tenor Saxophone with Sterling Silver Neck, Body, and Bell

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Sterling Silver Neck and Bell, Brass Body and Bow, High F# Key, MOP Key Touches, Hand Engraving, Mouthpiece, Accessories, and Case - Clear Lacquer
$11,259.00
Or $235.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Yamaha YTS-62 III Professional Tenor Saxophone - Amber Lacquer

Yamaha YTS-62 III Professional Tenor Saxophone - Amber Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Annealed Brass, with 62-style Neck, Professional Neck Receiver, Integrated Key Posts, Hand Engraving, TS4C Mouthpiece, and Case - Amber Lacquer
$4,918.99
Or $820.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of Selmer Paris 84 Signature Series Professional Tenor Saxophone - Brushed Lacquer

Selmer Paris 84 Signature Series Professional Tenor Saxophone - Brushed Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone with High F# Key, Metal Resonators, Signature Engraving, Concept Mouthpiece, ABS Case, and Accessories - Brushed Lacquer
$10,499.00
Or $219.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of Jupiter JTS700A Student Tenor Saxophone - Lacquer

Jupiter JTS700A Student Tenor Saxophone - Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Brass, with High F# Key, Adjustable G Key, Palm Keys, and Thumb Rest; Blued Steel Springs, Mouthpiece, Ligature, and ABS Case - Lacquer
$3,529.00
Or $74.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Selmer Paris 94 Supreme Professional Tenor Saxophone - Black Matte Finish, 2025 Limited Edition

Selmer Paris 94 Supreme Professional Tenor Saxophone - Black Matte Finish, 2025 Limited Edition

Bb Tenor Saxophone with with High F# Key, Right-hand F#/F Direct Adjustment Arm, Metal Resonators, and Supreme Engraving - Black Matte Finish
$12,499.00
Or $261.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of Victory Musical Instruments Triumph Series Student Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Victory Musical Instruments Triumph Series Student Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Brass Body, High F# Key, G# Non-stick Mechanism, White Pearl Key Touches, and Engraving - Gold Lacquer
$1,349.00
Or $225.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Tromana TS300 Student Tenor Saxophone - Clear Lacquer

Tromana TS300 Student Tenor Saxophone - Clear Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Yellow Brass Body, Ribbed Post Body Construction, and High F# Key - Clear Lacquer
$1,799.99
Or $50.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
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Photo of P. Mauriat PMXT-66R Tenor Saxophone - Dark Vintage Lacquer Finish
$100 Cash Back!

P. Mauriat PMXT-66R Tenor Saxophone - Dark Vintage Lacquer Finish

Bb Tenor Saxophone with French Brass Body, Rolled Tone Holes, Oversized Bell, Super VI Neck, Hand Engraving, Mouthpiece, Ligature, and Case - Dark Vintage Lacquer
$5,499.00
Or $153.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
Photo of Selmer STS711 Professional Tenor Saxophone - Lacquer

Selmer STS711 Professional Tenor Saxophone - Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Ribbed Body Construction, Henri Selmer Paris Neck and Mouthpiece, Pisoni Pro Leather Pads with Metal Resonators, Blued Steel Springs, Hand Engraving, and Case - Lacquer
$3,750.00
Or $79.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Selmer STS711 Professional Tenor Saxophone - Matte

Selmer STS711 Professional Tenor Saxophone - Matte

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Ribbed Body Construction, Henri Selmer Paris Neck and Mouthpiece, Pisoni Pro Leather Pads with Metal Resonators, Blued Steel Springs, Hand Engraving, and Case - Matte
$4,599.00
Or $96.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Selmer STS511 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone - Silver-plated

Selmer STS511 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone - Silver-plated

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Yellow Brass, with Ribbed Construction, High F# Key, Pisoni Pro Pads, Adjustable Thumb Rest, Hand Engraving, Mouthpiece, and Case - Silver-plated
$3,839.00
Or $80.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of P. Mauriat PMST-185 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer
$100 Cash Back!

P. Mauriat PMST-185 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Yellow Brass Body, Super VI neck, High F# Key, Hand-engraved Bell, White Pearl Touches, and Case - Gold Lacquer Finish
$3,099.00
Or $87.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
In Stock
Photo of Yanagisawa TWO2 Professional Tenor Saxophone - Bronze

Yanagisawa TWO2 Professional Tenor Saxophone - Bronze

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Bronze, with High F# Key, MOP Key Touches, Hand Engraving, Mouthpiece, Accessories, and Case - Lacquer
$6,539.00
Or $137.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
In Stock
Photo of Victory Musical Instruments Triumph Series Student Tenor Saxophone - Silver Plated

Victory Musical Instruments Triumph Series Student Tenor Saxophone - Silver Plated

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Brass Body, High F# Key, G# Non-stick Mechanism, White Pearl Key Touches, and Engraving - Silver Plated
$1,629.00
Or $272.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of Sax Dakota SDT-XL-220 XL Series Tenor Saxophone - Gray Onyx with Satin Silver Keys

Sax Dakota SDT-XL-220 XL Series Tenor Saxophone - Gray Onyx with Satin Silver Keys

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Enlarged Bell, High F# and front F Keys, Pisoni Pro Pads with Metal Resonators, Double-arm Low Keys, and Wood Case - Gray Onyx with Satin Silver Keys
$3,309.00
Or $92.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Yamaha YTS-480 Tenor Saxophone - Silver-plated

Yamaha YTS-480 Tenor Saxophone - Silver-plated

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Yellow Brass Body and Bell, Professional Neck Receiver, Post-to-body Construction, High F# and Front F Keys - Silver-plated with Gold-lacquered Keys
$4,039.99
Or $674.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of Selmer STS201 Student Tenor Saxophone - Lacquer

Selmer STS201 Student Tenor Saxophone - Lacquer

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Yellow Brass, Nickel-plated Keys, with Post-to-body Construction, High F# Key, Adjustable Thumb Rest, Mouthpiece, and Case
$1,699.00
Or $36.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Yamaha YTS-62 III Professional Tenor Saxophone - Unlacquered

Yamaha YTS-62 III Professional Tenor Saxophone - Unlacquered

Bb Tenor Saxophone, Annealed Brass, with 62-style Neck, Professional Neck Receiver, Integrated Key Posts, Hand Engraving, TS4C Mouthpiece, and Case - Unlacquered
$4,626.99
Or $772.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of BetterSax Classic Tenor Student Saxophone - Dark Gold Lacquer
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BetterSax Classic Tenor Student Saxophone - Dark Gold Lacquer Certified Open Box

Bb Tenor Saxophone with Yellow Brass Body, Post-to-body Construction, and High F# Key - Dark Gold Lacquer
$1,529.10
Or $32.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Rated 4.8/5 Stars (25)
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About Tenor Saxophones


Of the “big four” saxophone types — bari, tenor, alto, and soprano — the tenor has the reputation for being easy to pick up and versatile enough to handle any musical style thrown at it.


Why the tenor sax? Its timbre ranges from smooth to sultry, and its register (Bb3–F#5) closely matches that of the male singing voice. These qualities keep tenor players in high demand for concert and marching bands, as well as blues, jazz, and pop gigs.


Just listen to Sweetwater’s fearless leader, Chuck Surack, explain why the tenor sax continues to hold a special place in his heart:

I personally believe the tenor sax is the most versatile and maybe one of the easiest to learn [of the major saxophone types]. It tends to have some of the least intonation problems (and EVERY model and EVERY brand of sax has some intonation problems) [ . . . ] The other great thing about tenor is that it is a little easier to play altissimo (really high notes) range. [ . . . ] So for my playing, I can make my tenor sound almost any way I want . . . I can get the low, lush, ballad sound if I need it, I can “rock” in [its] normal range, or I can wail/scream in [its] upper range and can get practically all the notes I can get on my alto.

And this is coming from a former full-time touring saxophonist and founding member of the Sweetwater All Stars! Whether it’s your first sax or your fiftieth, you can’t go wrong with the tenor sax. And wherever your passion leads you, your journey starts with Sweetwater.


Shop Tenor Saxes by Brand


Are you shopping for that special sax to elevate your craft? Whether you prioritize looks, tone, craftsmanship, or durability, Sweetwater’s got ’em all. Use the shop filters on this page to narrow down your results by your favorite brands, including Yamaha, P. Mauriat, Selmer, Selmer Paris, Victory Musical Instruments, BetterSax, and more. Then, use additional filters to find the prices and financing that suit your budget.


Tenor Sax FAQs


How often should I practice my tenor saxophone?


We at Sweetwater recommend at least 30 minutes a day, every day, for new learners and at least three times a week for experienced players who want to keep their chops up.


How should I care for my new tenor sax?


Daily maintenance is key to extending the life of your instrument. A daily routine might include removing moisture, wiping down the instrument, and safely storing it in its case between uses. Have a look at our “Saxophone Care and Maintenance Guide” for more information.


How do I choose the right sax for me?


Our expert-authored resources should answer all your burning questions! Start with our short video, “Renting a Saxophone: Everything You Need to Know.” Then, move on to our “Saxophone Rental and Buying Guide” for more information.


Get Started with Your New Tenor Sax


Ready to purchase your first or next tenor sax? Sweetwater makes it easy. If you don’t know where to begin, then contact our highly knowledgeable Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700. They’ll help you choose the right tenor sax for you!


If you prefer to shop entirely online, then Sweetwater’s website has tools to narrow your choices by price range, playing level, finish, and more. Select your preferred specs in our convenient product filters and explore your options.


For more information on tenor saxes, please see these related buying guides and product demos:



What are the most popular brands for Tenor Saxophones on Sweetwater.com?


What are the most popular Tenor Saxophones on Sweetwater.com?


  1. BetterSax Classic Tenor Student Saxophone - Dark Gold Lacquer

    25 reviews

    $1,699.00

  2. Yamaha YTS-62 III Professional Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

    2 reviews

    $4,626.99

  3. Yanagisawa T-WO1 Professional Tenor Saxophone - Lacquer

    5 reviews

    $5,179.00

  4. Selmer Paris 54 Axos Professional Tenor Saxophone Lacquer

    2 reviews

    $4,939.00

  5. Yamaha YTS-82ZIIA Professional Tenor Saxophone - Amber Lacquer

    1 review

    $7,189.99

Why shop Tenor Saxophones at Sweetwater.com?


With a massive selection of Tenor Saxophones, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Tenor Saxophones, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.