This looks like a fun thing to play around with, but as I'm just a beginner (as in, zero knowledge of playing an instrument), it' hard to justify spending $300+ on it at this point. If I master the dollar store recorder, then maybe. However, one thing I was wondering is if it can output to Bluetooth audio devices, like speakers and headphones, or is it only an instrument to phone/computer connection? Being able to play over headphones would make practicing much less annoying to those around me.

Gold is a soft metal so in a way it is fake [the neck strap]

Seen lots of people talk smack about these cheap instruments because they're hard to repair, but I've seen what it would cost to fully refurbish an old clarinet I bought at an estate sale...you could buy like 4 of these things for the cost of repairing one good one.

I want to learn to play a wind instrument. What of the classical wind instruments if cheaper (on average)?

Its as good as my moms 40yr old silver armstro g.

all these instruments you blow into are so gross

Change my pitch up... Queue The Prodigy...

Yes

My friend who is a senior in marching band bought her saxophone for $200. It works good and sounds like all the other saxophones in the halftime show, fight song, amd more. And she let me try the sax and it was fine.

I can hear a little difference in the note you made at the very end. But the rest sounded the same.

that octave button is pretty saxy😅

the rain stick was terrible. if you want a super easy digital rain stick, just plug an iphone on airplane mode and do not disturb into a speaker with a sound effect app and rain sound. hand it to a kid and say press the button when i point at you.

There’s a brand of Indian made saxophones from a company called sai musical and I’m DYING to see it up close!! They look so funky and would be a really interesting conversation about the rising influx of Indian musical instrument factory’s!! The saxophones are almost guaranteed to be entertainingly bad as Trent Hamilton did a few videos on his worlds cheapest corner and trumpet and mini sousaphone videos

If you ever see a Selmer Paris or Yanigasawa sax for like 490 dollars brand new it’s probably one of these horns with a fake label on it, also the mouthpieces they usually include are bad and you can improve your tone 170% with just a different mouthpiece. Usually the mouthpieces that come with with saxes are jazz style.

Having not seen your video prior to buying an instrument, I allllmost bought that sax, (not in purple tho lol) I have been hunting around for a cheap but playable cornet, flugel, or sax. I knew I wanted to try playing a horn but I was so put off by all the reviews. Even the good ones. I actually bought the alto version of the venova I see you have in the background from your Japan video. I bought it thinking, if I don’t love it, I at least have a decent Yamaha mouth piece to put on a mediocre sax in the future…plus some actual reeds. Having not touched a woodwind since 5th grade band with my rented clarinet, I’m looking forward to the venova showing up. But based on this video, I’m definitely more confident in the mendini cheapo sax. Thanks dude. Also, finish the venova video. I’ll get practicing and we can do a soprano/alto thing like they do in the venova promo videos.

learning alto sax so I can get me a soprano !!

23:51 I know it, but only the alternate name/lyrics that we sang at MAC rival Ball State.

My wife wants to learn alto sax. She would literally kill for a people sax. Next Christmas, sorted. Sadly, twice as expensive in the UK.

I am planning to play soprano sax next year.

I'd love for that to be open source.

I mean, I've seen worse playing

A friend of mine bought a Slade alto sax on line but not from Temu. The top ring, where the mouthpiece tube fits, had not even been soldered to the main body of the sax. Half the keys were out of alignment. Not a good instrument for even a beginner. Very poor quality and certainly not value for money. I took pity on her and fixed it for her for free, but it was a hell of a struggle to get it to play decently

It is an A in upper register though lol

I used to play a flute from Yamaha, I switched to bassoon

I can tell you like the lord of the rings, you even look like an overgrown hobbit

Can u try a the cheapest tuba or French horn?

ALTHOUGH, I play a Selmer since 1956 i took a chance on a back- up tenor from China and found it came delivered with a few pieces falling off the body of the horn,? I took it to a repairmen and he charged me $ 150 DOLLARS to fix it .. I had my charge card cancel the payment and asked them what they wanted to do ? They didn't want it back after i sent them Picture proof of how it was delivered and cancelled the cost. So I now own a knock off tenor saxophone that plays pretty good but certainly NOT LIKE A SELMER OR a YAMAHA that I own... Its heavier and needs more blowing power no matter what mouth piece i use.. Selmer is much easier to play and lighter weight.. but for the price of a repair bill ? Not to bad a trade, . bobby G.

If these cheap flutes will actually play for a year or two then they have served their purpose. A lot of people can’t afford $1,000 or so for a name brand student flute or they don’t want to spend that kind of money up front. I am tempted to get one in a fun color just for fun.

I found the background music a bit overstimulating, especially while playing music on the instruments. Still very cool inventions.

My mouth waters a little bit when I see a reed. Individually wrapped and fresh reeds are a godsend!

I need chap stick I don't know where to get some

The numbers are Chinese music notation

Now it's $240

I don’t see a difference

You're fun to watch. I don't even play any of those instruments, I play guitar.

The fact that he's my band director makes watching his videos so much better🤣🤣🤣🤣

I play the baritone saxophone you should do a baritone saxophone review 😊❤

Man I was severely disappointed when I found out you only started making videos a year ago and don't have enough content for me to binge watch everything 😩

8:15 where is your ambusher? I play alto saxophone.

I wonder why they have them in the weird colors. No one in band has colored instruments. Things may have changed but I doubt many band directors would allow a cheap instrument. My son has been playing saxophone for over 20 years. I wonder what he would think of those, probably laugh. Getting a better mouth piece and premium reeds are a must.

Neanche regalato lo vorrei! fa proprio schifo sto giocattolo!

If the body and keys are intact and sturdy enough, it could be overhauled with quality pads, springs, and corks. It will still be a bargain if you can find a tech to do it. Sax is my third instrument so all I have is an alto. I’d love to have a tenor.

Conduct with the kung fu sword. Firefly sounds a little like an ocarina.

Deadpan, Deadpool, and Deadhead all in one show! I'm dying here...LOL

bigger and attached to the shoulder?

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if Lord of the rings and Star wars were in the Marvel multiverse, I'm sure they play'd this instrument 😂🎉😮

Looking into learning how to play the saxophone what the best bang for your buck when buying one and where do I start to learn how to play the thing