Mendini by Cecilio Tenor Saxophone, L+92D B Flat, Case, Tuner, Mouthpiece, Gold

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars | 798 ratings

Price: 402.99

Last update: 09-22-2024


About this item

All Levels, All Ages: Thinking of picking up a tenor sax? Or maybe you're a professional in need of a replacement? Either way, our saxophones are the answer! They're great for players of all ages and skills levels.
Quality Sound: Whether you're a pro, a student, or just a hobbyist, you won't be disappointed with the top tier quality of this horn's sound! Plus, you can make sure you're playing at your best with the included saxophone tuning device.
Multiple Colors: Looking to stand out musically AND visually? We've got several color options to choose from! Gold, nickel, black - take your pick and get creative!
Travel Safely: Our nylon case ensures that your sax stays safe, even on the go. It includes a backpack strap for easy carrying, PLUS zippered pockets to keep extra reeds or your tuner in!
Bonus: You don't just get an instrument with us - you get the case, a mouthpiece with a cap, a tuner, 10 reeds (2.5"), a polishing cloth, a cleaning rod, AND a pair of white gloves keep your sax spot-free!

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Top reviews from the United States

Micheal Dickerson
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice instrument for price
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2022
I started playing saxophone in band in 1973. I had an alto sax and was looking for to buy a tenor sax (which I played both in high school and college). After reading the reviews from previous buyers and mostly positive ratings I decided to give this Mendini by Cecilio a try. The instrument came well packaged and protected. As with other comments about the case it is not a hard case but will do the job that I need it for.

As far as the instrument itself, I was pleasantly surprised at how heavy the instrument was. It seems to be a well built instrument. Again as with other comments on the mouthpiece, neck strap, and reeds, they are very low quality, but I had the foresight to have ordered a better mouthpiece, reeds, and neck strap. I ordered a Selmer S-80 C* mouth piece, an Adorence padded Saxophone Neck Strap, and Vandoreen reeds (I like #3). The tone of the instrument was amazing and using the enclosed tuner the instrument played amazingly well in tune after adjusting my mouthpiece. Having played saxophone for nearly 50 years in elementary, high school, community, big band era, and college, for the price this is an amazing instrument. So if you are on an limited budget or just wanting to see if this is an instrument you or a child would want to play it is well worth the money.
Walton L Mendelson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value Great Horn
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2017
I am a professional musician. For the last 25 years I've played an EWI (Yamaha's WX5 with a VL-70m synthesizer). Recently, I was asked to play sax in a local theater production of "Lobby Hero": I've got four weeks. I have not played a single reed instrument in 50 years, and never a tenor sax. My choices were--say no; borrow an alto of unknown quality; buy a sax, but money is tight. I saw several videos on Youtube demonstrating inexpensive Chinese saxophones with good mouthpieces and reeds. I was impressed!

I bought the Mendini Tenor. Out of the box, it did not play. The reeds it ships with might work as kindling (I'll try in the fall when it's cooler outside) or cat toys (I won't try this, I don't want them to think reeds are fair game). I had the foresight to order a box of good reeds, when I ordered the sax. With a good reed, I got a couple of notes. The octave key would not seat properly, so I bent it a tad, it was off by about 1/32" (it could have gotten bent in shipping). I had six notes. Suspicious of the no-name mouthpiece, I went out, and bought the only named mouthpiece available in town (Prescott, AZ), a cheap Rico. I got two octaves . . . so I ordered a good mouthpiece.

On day four, I got in an Otto Link Metal #7, and a Legere 2 3/4 plastic reed, just to try one. On day five. I had a solid, in tune, responsive and expressive, 2 1/2 octaves. Altissimo notes will, of course, take time, although I've got F#, easy-peasy.

Several YouTube videos talked about the cheap feel of these Chinese saxophones, "the rods bend . . . feels tinny . . . hit something with it and it could break . . ." It feels solid to me. I pick it up by the bell, and I try to avoid walls, doorways, tables, and chairs when I move around with it. I treat it as if it cost $6,000, as one should.

Will it last years? Will it give me altissimo notes? Will I sound like Ernie Krivda (look him up) in a month? I don't know . . . okay, I know I won't sound or play like Ernie. But for $500 (horn and mouthpiece), I have an instrument that I am confident in . . . and I have few weeks until the show goes up. Last night (day 9) was the first rehearsal where I played. Good enough, the director wants more.

September 20: six weeks in and I enjoy the horn more each day. I had to tighten the roller screws for the Eb and low C keys. The lacquer on the thumb rest and the octave key is flaking off a little, but practicing 4-6 hours a day might well do that! We've had eight performances and people love the sax.
Adam T.
1.0 out of 5 stars Luck of the draw?
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024
My order came in and had a strong odor to it, you know the kind that starts to show up after playing a Brass instrument and has accumulated a little moisture? There were two boxes it was shipped in, one was already cut open. The sleeve the sax was in was torn, indicating this had already been removed once before. The keys had no cork stoppers, again another sign of previous use. Fingerprints were present throughout the horn and more. I bought this new, not used. I have to assume that someone bought this and realized it was unplayable in its current condition and returned it. The store then sold as new.........

The Sax was also unplayable below middle G. This would not suit a beginner player whatsoever as most of the notes a beginner would play are on the lower side. It would be impossible for a beginner to know if it was something the player was doing or if its the horn (based on their knowledge). Extremely bad leaks, I counted 4.

I don't understand how you can supply an instrument with the understanding that it more than likely wont work and will require some adjusting, and not adjust it. As a service to your customers and to protect your companies profits I feel it would be in your best interest to ensure the item works, to help eliminate returns and negative reviews. If this is truly a music store as it leads you to believe, adjusting a brand new horn shouldn't take more than 15-30 minutes of your time. Then again I guess you could always create a new account or change your name, that's probably about the same time frame. I would also suggest not reselling used equipment as new.

To put things into perspective I own a Kessler and Sons Dark Handmade One Soprano sax. These guys grabbed the horn I purchased and tested it prior to shipping it to me. Even left a thank you note and assurance of testing and playability. I didn't need to return the horn because it worked and does so flawlessly.
Thomas Yi
5.0 out of 5 stars good saxophone
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2024
good quality sound
price is unbelievable

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