Saxophone Buyback

March 18, 2025
Brand
Yanagisawa S-99BL (1993)
Purchase Price
380,000 yen
Staff Comment
"Saxophones with a black lacquer finish tend to be more selective in terms of playing situations and players, so they often take longer to find a buyer and generally receive lower appraisal values. However, at our store, the opposite is true. We have fully recognized its rarity and unique character."

January 10, 2025
Brand
YAMAHA YAS-62 (2016)
Purchase Price
165,000 yen
Agent's Comment
"Yamaha's YAS-62 series of alto saxophones has been in production for over 40 years, from the first generation to the latest models. While appraisal values vary depending on the age and condition of the instrument, we are currently purchasing them at significantly higher prices than a few years ago. The appraisal value for this instrument even exceeded the used market price from 10 years ago."

November 21, 2024
Brand
Selmer Paris SERIE II (1991)
Purchase Price
515,000 yen
Agent's Comment
"Selmer's classic Series II saxophones, produced for over 40 years, have undergone repeated minor modifications, resulting in different characteristics depending on the year of manufacture. Although the instrument required significant adjustments, we evaluated it based on the full potential inherent in products from this era."

April 17, 2025
Brand
C.G. CONN 10M, Manufactured in 1936
Purchase Price
580,000 yen
Staff Comment
"While Selmer dominates the vintage saxophone market, our store is also committed to selling vintage saxophones other than Selmer. Among them, C.G. CONN tenor saxophones are scarce, and those in particularly good condition are rare. We purchased this instrument at the price the previous owner paid for it at another store several years ago."

July 30, 2024
Brand
WOODSTONE WST-AF (2012)
Purchase Price
220,000 yen
Staff Comment
"WOODSTONE saxophones are a brand that has significantly raised the quality standards of Asian-made saxophones through reliable design and strict production control. Although it required an overhaul, there was no history of major damage. We purchased this instrument as a trade-in for a vintage saxophone purchased from our store."

May 3, 2024
Brand
Selmer Paris MARK VII, manufactured in 1975
Purchase Price
490,000 yen
Agent's Comment
"In the past, the buyback price for the Selmer Mark VII was generally less than half that of the Mark VI, but at our store, we offer high buyback prices for the Mark VII as well. We did not view the discoloration of the lacquer finish as a negative; instead, we considered it a positive feature that adds to its character!"

March 4, 2025
Brand
Buffet Crampon S-1 (1987)
Purchase Price
220,000 yen
Staff Comment
"While Buffet Crampon is a household name in the clarinet world, they are less well-known in the saxophone scene, yet they produce exceptional instruments. Although nearly 40 years had passed, requiring replacement of the pads and corks, the body showed no damage, indicating it had been well cared for."

July 28, 2023
Brand
A. Selmer MARK VI, manufactured in 1963
Purchase Price
1,070,000 yen
Agent's Comment
"Among vintage saxophones, A. Selmer—or 'Amesel'—is currently experiencing a sharp surge in market prices. The owner acquired this instrument about 15 years ago, and we purchased it for 200,000 yen more than the original purchase price."

Mr. B, Kyoto Prefecture
"I bought this New with my first bonus 30 years ago.I was transferred in my third year at the company. I had no choice but to quit the band I was in, and I ended up stepping away from playing altogether. This time, I consulted with you hoping to use the proceeds to help fund my son’s trumpet purchase for his school band. I had heard that instrument prices were rising, but I never expected to be able to sell it for an amount so close to what I originally paid. Thanks to that, I was able to get my son a trumpet that’s a significant step up from what I had initially planned.”
Items Purchased
Selmer Paris Alto Saxophone
Purchase Price
300,000 yen

Mr. K, Tokyo
"I've loved jazz since I was a student, and I'm a huge fan of Charlie Parker in particular. I heard this was the model Parker used and bought it five years ago. However, it played very differently from the Selmer I usually use, and I couldn't get the hang of it, so I decided to sell it. Other stores turned me down, saying they wouldn't buy vintage saxophones unless the neck was original, leaving me at a loss. But at Okubo Gakki, they showed interest, saying the neck was rare, and they bought it from me."
Item Purchased
C.G. CONN Alto Saxophone
Purchase Price
150,000 yen

Mr. Y, Saitama Prefecture
“A fellow musician I had played with for many years passed away, and I was asked by the family to sell his instrument. Of course, I would have preferred to get the highest price possible, but since the family’s wish was for the instrument to be put to good use, I decided to look for a specialist shop that would properly tune it. I visited several places, but the buyback prices were all pretty much the same. I decided to sell it here because they provided the best service.”
Item Purchased
Selmer Paris Tenor Saxophone
Purchase Price
550,000 yen

Mr. S, Okayama Prefecture
"I really liked it when I tried it out and decided to buy it, but when I actually used it on the job, it felt different. Since it was a big purchase, I tried my best to get used to the instrument, but I just couldn’t shake that feeling, so I decided to reach out. I knew I couldn’t return it since more than six months had passed, but to my surprise, they bought it back for an amount close to the purchase price."
Item Purchased
Selmer Paris Tenor Saxophone
Purchase Price
550,000 yen

Selmer Paris
1977 Model No. 97 (=MARK VI)
Baritone Saxophone
Purchase Price:
560,000 yen

A.Selmer
1957 MARK VI
Tenor Saxophone
Purchase Price
1,300,000 yen

A.Selmer
1963 Model Soprano Saxophone MARK VI
Purchase Price
1,680,000 yen

Selmer Paris
2007 Reference 36
Tenor Saxophone
Purchase Price:
420,000 yen

YAMAHA
2018 Model YSS-875EXHG GP
Soprano Saxophone
Purchase Price:
510,000 yen

YAMAHA
2004 Model YTS-82ZUL WOF
Tenor Saxophone
Purchase Price:
310,000 yen

YAMAHA
2021 Model YAS-875EX
Alto Saxophone
Purchase Price
252,000 yen

YAMAHA
2018 Model YBS-62II
Baritone Saxophone
Purchase Price
390,000 yen

Yanagisawa
Model Year S-WO3
Soprano Saxophone
Purchase Price:
420,000 yen

Yanagisawa
2022 Model T-WO2
Tenor Saxophone
Purchase Price:
310,000 yen

Yanagisawa
1974 Model S-6
Soprano Saxophone
Purchase Price:
131,000 yen

Yanagisawa
2000 Model S-992PGP
Soprano Saxophone
Purchase Price:
500,000 yen

C.G.CONN
1926 New Wonder Series II
Alto Saxophone
Purchase Price:
200,000 yen

C.G.CONN
1922 Model New Wonder Series I GP
Alto Saxophone
Purchase Price:
250,000 yen

C.G.CONN
1924 New Wonder Series I
Soprano Saxophone
Purchase Price
250,000 yen

C.G.CONN
1941 Model 6M “Lady Face”
Alto Saxophone
Purchase Price:
290,000 yen

We’ll work with you to accommodate your needs, restore your cherished instrument to its best condition, and pass it on to its next owner.

Drawing on over 35 years of experience, we assess not only the model, year, and condition but also the hidden value within the instrument.

Our team of wind instrument specialists will inspect and adjust your instrument to ensure the next owner can start playing it in the best possible condition.

We serve customers in-store, online, and nationwide. Appraisals, shipping, and on-site visit fees are all free. We are the choice for those who want to sell to a shop that truly understands value.

Instruments purchased from other reputable stores receive a "10% higher" appraisal value

We also offer a "10% higher" buyback price for instruments previously sold to us

Get a 10% increaseonyour trade-in value when purchasing a new instrument

If you trade in within one month, we’ll buy it back for 80% of the purchase price (excluding tax).

Terms and Conditions
・Items priced at 20,000 yen or more (excluding tax)
・In the same condition as when purchased
・The purchased item must be of equal or higher quality than the trade-in item

*Even if the period has passed, we’ll still buy it back anytime. We also accept buybacks only!
*Due to the nature of New products, they are not eligible for the 80% buyback offer, but trade-ins and purchases are still possible. Please feel free to contact us.

Store Information
3F, 1-11-23 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 167-0073 Okubo Gakki
Business Hours: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays)

In-Store Process

1. Visit & Check-in
2. Appraisal
3. Price Quote & Agreement
4. Cash Payment

How to Make a Reservation

1. Contact Us / Get a Pre-Sale Price Estimate
2. Pickup of Items
3. Appraisal at the Store
4. Bank Transfer

Mail-in Purchase Process

1. Inquiries / Preliminary Price Estimate
2. Packing & Shipping
3. Appraisal & Notification
4. Bank Transfer

Just send it via Yamato Transport on a collect-on-delivery basis!

Shipping Address:
1-11-23 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0073, Appraisal Department
*We can also send you a packing kit free of charge upon request!

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Detailed appraisal by our expert staff

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Explanation of appraisal results and price offer

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If you agree, we’ll pay you in cash or via bank transfer the same day

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