Product Price Brand Model Key of Saxophone Material Yamaha Series Bell Size (mm) Body Length (mm) Weight (kg)
Buffet Crampon Prodige Alto Saxophone
US
£732.15 E-flat Brass

The Prodige is a lightweight student alto saxophone made from lacquered brass with leather pads and metal resonators, designed for easy handling and consistent intonation. It includes a brass neck, backpack-style gigbag, mouthpiece with ligature and cap, and is aimed at beginners and progressing students looking for a portable, durable instrument.

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Suitable for the lightest and most portable alto saxophone question because it is marketed as a lightweight student model with a lacquered brass body and backpack case (lighter handling and easy transport).

Conn-Selmer Prelude PAS111
US
£956.28 Conn-Selmer Prelude PAS111 Eb E-flat Yellow brass

The Prelude PAS111 is an entry-level alto saxophone with a yellow brass body, gold lacquer finish, hand-engraved bell, and student-oriented key design and Prelude bore for easy, in-tune sound and projection. It includes a Primo mouthpiece, hard-shell case, neck strap and maintenance accessories, and is built for beginning band students seeking durability and reliability. Suits school programs and first-time players.

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Ideal for the lightest and most portable alto saxophone question because it is a student outfit with a lightweight hard-shell case and a yellow brass body designed for durability and ease of handling (Primo mouthpiece, lightweight case listed in specs).

Trevor James Alphasax (TJ Alphasax)
US
£493.33 Eb Brass

The Trevor James Alphasax is a lightweight, student-focused alto saxophone built from brass with redesigned keywork to suit smaller hands and reduce weight by about 33% versus a standard alto. It retains a full chromatic range from low C to high D and comes with a lightweight case and student accessories, making it easy for young beginners to handle and learn on.

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Ideal for the lightest and most portable alto saxophone question because it weighs 1.86 kg (33% lighter than a conventional alto) and includes a lightweight 1.48 kg case, making the complete set extremely portable.