What musicians are saying about Phil Barone Saxophones
Vintage Alto
This vintage alto is awesome! The sound and tone is just what I was looking and hoping to hear. And it is so easy to play. As you said, this is the best deal in the industry.
I love this horn!
A few friends who were there commented on how good I sounded, and it feels great in my hands, better than anything I've ever owned. Thank you!
- Joe M.
New Alto
He was floored, I mean, absolutely blown away. He couldn't believe it, especially the ease of altissimo notes and I couldn't believe how good he sounded on your alto when he played it.
- Michael
Vintage Tenor Sax
It is the best Tenor sax I could imagine to be built. I love the attention to detail, no acid weep, soldered fittings fine, rolled tone holes, nice even spring action.
Classic Alto
I was finally able to open the box today for my Classic alto (gone on vacation). Wow, this horn is stellar. This horn definitely is something special.
Classic Tenor
This Classic Tenor is still killing man! I love it. Not missing the MK VI at all. I have been playing for 32 years and this sax is like butter!
- Jim B.
Soprano
Everything in excellent condition, no issues. It's absolutely beautiful and plays as well as it looks. I'm really impressed with the construction, feel and sound.
I am BLOWN AWAY
First impressions is that it has a HUGE, BIG FAT SOUND; free blower, with that small bit of resistance which is essential to vary palette. These horns Phil are the classics of the future; I am BLOWN...
I love this thing... thank you!!!!!
Well, since I sent the last email I've had a bit of a go on the horn... friggin fantastic. Every bit of it is stupidly easy and smooth to play and even makes my weak technique sound bearable.
- Jeff K.
Your horns are the best I've ever played
I've owned a beautiful Mark VI, Yamaha Customs, Bueschers, a Series II and several other horns. I've sold everything else. Your horns are the best I've ever played.
- Rich
The tenor is perfect
The horn is superb! The metal mouthpiece is amazing as well, with the right balance between edginess and control. Thanks Phil! I've never sounded so good on tenor!
PB Vintage Tenor
My PB Vintage tenor and NY mouthpiece that came with the horn are the greatest! I don't even care to play my 3 other Selmer tenors.
Much Thanks and Gratitude
I want to thank you so much for your help and your fine products. I also want to thank you for your patience with me in the selection process.
WOW...just what I was looking for
The turquoise abalone touch pieces were a great surprise (absolutely stunning). Very good balance and weight distribution. Great craftsmanship... absolutely awesome!!
Thrilled with the purchase
I received the horn today and I am thrilled with the purchase and dealing with you has been nothing short of amazing.
PB Classic Tenor
It sounds great, looks great, and seems very solidly built. I let a mark VI playing friend of mine play it, and he said the action was quicker than his VI.
Thank you very much
As expected, a very beautiful instrument, and the level of your mouthpieces: excellent!
- Alberto
All I can say is AMAZING!
I must say that I may soon be changing all my horns over to Barone and will definitely recommend your horns first to all my students, colleagues and buddies.
You were right, it’s really nice!
Anyway, congratulations on an outstanding value and great service. This is truly a pro level horn and something I'll be working with for years.
Phil you are a star!
I'm blowing it, and it’s incredible! What's more, the mouthpiece too - looks like I'll be selling my other Hard Rubbers - fuller sound even on my others two tenors!
- Rico G.
PB Copper Alto
The PB Copper Alto arrived today but I only got to it tonight, so just 20 minutes of playing, but so far it is FANTASTIC!!!! It played fine out of the box.
Your baritone is great
The intonation on yours is spot on, and the low notes make your hairs stand up and your arms tingle. What more could you ask for?
What a great value!
The tone of this horn is incredible! I'm in disbelief that this sax is richer in tone than all of my former horns with the same mouthpiece/reed.
- Alex
This saxophone is truly a work of art
What a change! So much more responsive, free-blowing, rich, full - too many adjectives to list here. I am now able to get the sound I have been searching for.
It blew people away
When I played it, it blew people away. I really couldn't be happier, as I've really only played it a few times (due to exams!!) and already I'm getting a great big sound, even fuller than my YTS62!
- Neil J.
Now THAT'S a horn!
Overall, I'm floored Phil. This horn plays with a richer, fatter sound than the Reference 54 I owned for years, and reminds me of the best vintage horns I've ever had through my hands, but with the...
- Bill
PB Classic Barone
The Barone plays so good, that I am selling my mint 82Z Tenor which costs twice as much. Barones' horns are amazing and so are their prices.
- Eric M.
The horn plays GREAT!!
It's big, and every note in every register plays easily. I love it! And while I don't usually care what a horn looks like, I can't stop staring at this one!
They sound FANTASTIC
Also, a warning to all future Barone buyers: make sure to practice some before you order, because when the horn comes you will feel like you do not want to stop playing.
- Sbaction
PB Classic Tenor
For me this was the perfect horn, and the price was amazing, Phil has been great and the free vintage mouthpiece is now my favorite tenor piece hands down.
- Jim
Thanks for the great horn
The ease of sound from low b flat to high f sharp is phenomenal and the sound is dark and huge. The key work also is tight and very responsive.
Barone Neck & Barone Vintage HR Piece
I received the tenor today and I was very impressed with the tone and the immaculate cosmetic condition of the horn. I have to admit that you really did it Phil.
- M.T.
PB Tenor
It’s as loose and exciting as my MK VI, but it actually has a bigger sound, it performs flawlessly and is easy on the eyes. Especially for the price it’s awesome. I highly recommend this sax.
- John S.
Very impressive
So it has “flexibility” in pitch and tone but plays in tune and the harmonics lock right in. The altissimo is easily accessed and held.
- Mark J.
Love the sax, great key action, super responsive.
I just wanted to thank you for the sax. You really should be selling these for way more than what you are but at least wait until I buy a soprano and alto off you before you raise the prices, okay!
Loving the sound
So, in case you have not figured it out yet, I am a very happy customer. If you can continue to get quality horns like these and sell them for a reasonable price, I think you will have a very...
- William
PB Soprano Sax
Trying to be as objective as possible, and considering the other horns I had tried out, I really think this is a lot of horn for the money.
- L.J.
I think this horn is just great!
The intonation throughout all registers is the best of any horn I have played. The tonal qualities are rich and full throughout ranges of horn.
- J.H.
Thank you man!
The young prodigy phenomenon I take lessons from was blown away. When I told him I much I paid for it, then he was really floored.
I love it!
Physically it is very beautiful and I like the ergonomics are great; it feels great in my hands. Also, the engraving is beautiful and the golden keys look fantastic.
- Esteban
Black Lacquered Tenor
I am thoroughly amazed by how well this horn plays. It plays as well if not better then Yamaha, Yani, Selmer, you name it. The ergonomics are great! It feels like a VI.
- Harry
Barone Bare Brass Tenor
He also said that in terms of build quality, the horn is one of the best he has ever seen. He couldn't believe when I told him how much I paid for it!
I love my Baronitone
Out of the box it plays great. The low A is a killer note. The horn has great timbre, and wonderful responsiveness: it's round and fat and booms but if pushed it opens up easily.
PB Alto
But what I like most is how responsive it is. The ease and variety of articulations and tone is most impressive and lots of fun.
Gold-Lacquered Baritone Sax
I played full rehearsal, 3 hours. No problems at all. It kept in tune very well, strong sound. It was very even all around, good response, great ergonomics. Have to say I am very happy with it.
Phil, your horn absolutely rocks!
Overall, this is the best horn I have played in years. I think my Mk VI is going into its case for a while. I also should get off my backside and get my soprano ordered as well.
- K. Jones
Great axe!
Have spent about an hour playing the sop now, and all my first impressions are ratified. Great axe! Also, your mouthpiece is terrific.
- Terry H.
My search is finally over
In a way, having a horn that sounds really nice but really DIFFERENT is actually about the best justification of all for keeping it.
- Jim B.
Gold Plated Tenor, Bare Brass Alto & Gold Soprano
They all seem to be built well, and they all play great. I like that they all have the same key work, they all work well, blow easy and respond well.
Awesome horn
I had the sax set up by my repair guy yesterday and I'm very happy with it. He was a bit reluctant to believe that good saxophones can come from Taiwan, but he ended up calling it an "awesome horn."
- Ben
Bare Brass Tenor
And I don't miss the Mark VI that the Barone replaced, not at all...still blows my mind how damn good these horns are.
- Kritivi
Bare Brass Baritone & Bare Brass Soprano
The question comes up in these reviews: how well built are these instruments? The answer, often, is: time will tell. A year in, these horns are rock solid, as well as being terrific saxes.
PB Antique Brass Classic
I can achieve a remarkable amount of volume with the 7* Vintage HR mouthpiece7, and it did not need to be regulated by my tech after shipping from overseas.
- Rick D.
Jazz mouthpiece beyond expectations
...put it on the horn...about 2:00 aft and couldn't put the horn down till 8:30.
Super New York Mouthpiece
I have to say it's the best piece I've seen in craftsmanship, finish, concept, the facing is killer...
- Juan
Hollywood 8 absolutely great
I can play these 'pieces on my tenors exclusively from here to eternity!
Phil Barone Jazz 7* mouthpiece
...this could possibly be the easiest-blowing, richest, piece I've ever played.
- Jay
Soprano mouthpiece
The soprano mouthpiece completely cured all of my intonation issues and sounds great.
- Chase
PB Hollywood 7* Mouthpiece
The low notes where easy and responsive, as well as the high tones, very even throughout.
Phil Barone Hollywood mouthpiece
I now concentrate on what I want to play instead of babying a mouthpiece...
PB Hollywood Tenor Mouthpiece
...for the first time in 12 years the sound in my head began to come out of my horn when I used your piece.
- Barry O.
Phil Barone Sax Mouthpiece
Big, fat, robust and good résistance which I've always loved about your pieces!
- Matt
Hollywood MP is #1
It has a lovely deep rich dark tone, particularly at the lower end of the horn but doesn't get at all thin or shrill at the top end.
PB Fusion mouthpiece
For some reason your pieces are the only ones I can play an altissimo "g" on.
- Steven C
Phil Barone Jazz Mouthpiece
I'm really starting to get "the sound in my head" with your piece...
- Andy H.
Vintage HR 7* & Jazz HR 7M
...the notes are produced instantly, but most importantly for me, the tone is warm and dark throughout the register.
Tower of Power players goes Hollywood
Part of my interest is because I hear good things about your pieces...
Sticking with the Hollywood
I can’t think of one thing I would change about this piece or how it fits my needs.
Hollywood has arrived
I have never played such a free blowing piece from top to bottom and the notes are solid throughout the register.
Hollywood model mouthpiece
...a really warm tone and great dynamic flexibility without getting airy like most other mouthpieces would.
- Sean E
True pro loves a true New York Barone
It’s a whole new world of expression for me now. This piece is crazy cool.
Superb Hollywood Mouthpiece
I have learned that no new pieces can compete (even Guardala’s, Jody jazz etc.) until this Hollywood arrived.
Phil Barone Jazz Mouthpiece
My first impression of the Jazz piece was that it was great. And then it just got better and better.
Phil Barone Custom Saxaphone Neck
Your neck greatly improved my projection, tone, and overall sound...
- Austin
Phil Barone Custom Sax Neck
I'm blown away to say the least. The intonation was superb. This is out of the box.
Phil Barone Neck works great
I played at a private party the other night with it and got great responses.
PB Custom Neck
...horn now blows so much more freely and the tone has opened up - so the sound is brighter and fuller.
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