Jupiter 767GL Alto

Plays nice for the money. Nothing more than a high end student horn, but nice fit and finish. The lower register is stuffy, but not too bad. I played a Conn Shooting Star for several years and it feels very similar to it. I have the black/gold finish, and love it. You can't beat the price. You can steal one on Ebay.

This sax has many pro features for a fraction of the price. The tone is mellow and very middle of the road, so it's easily adjustable with any given set-up. Throw on a Jody Jazz, and your wailing, or slide on a fatter MP and your in for a mellow session with a concert band. The key work just flows, and the action is better than any other sax I've touched.

I would recommend the Jupiter 767GL for any student, intermediate or even a pro as a back-up ax. Definitely a good all around horn, and much better than many in the same price range. I snagged mine used for $120, so these can be had for a steal (generally between $300-400 usually)!