Sell Your Saxophone
DC Sax buys professional and vintage saxophones and takes trades. Send the details below and you will have an offer, usually within the business day. Prepaid, insured shipping on every horn we buy.
Who you are dealing with
We buy hundreds of saxophones a year from players, collectors, and families across the country. You deal directly with Paul Tucker, a professional saxophonist and 20-year veteran of The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own." Submissions reach us immediately. We usually reply with a valuation within the hour or the same business day.
Where to sell a saxophone
You do not need a shop near you. We buy saxophones from every state. We send a prepaid, insured shipping label, the horn comes to us in Alexandria, Virginia, and payment goes out the same day or the next business day after it arrives. If you are in the Washington DC area, drop-offs are by appointment.
What we buy
Professional alto, tenor, soprano, baritone, and bass saxophones. Also vintage mouthpieces and clean jazz LPs.
- Selmer Paris: Mark VI, Super Balanced Action, Balanced Action, Super Action 80 Series II and III, Reference 54 and 36, Supreme.
- Yamaha: 62, 82Z, 875EX, 82ZR, and the early Purple Label horns.
- Yanagisawa: WO series, 900 and 990 series, 800 and 880 series.
- King: Super 20 and Zephyr Special.
- Conn, Buescher, Keilwerth, Cannonball, P. Mauriat, and Adolphe Sax.
- Mouthpieces: Selmer, Otto Link, Meyer, Dukoff, Gregory.
- LPs: original pressings on Blue Note, Prestige, Contemporary, Impulse.
How it works
Send the details.
Use the form below or email paul@dcsax.com.
Send photos.
Full-resolution shots from several angles on a plain background, no flash. Include close-ups of the engraving, serial number, neck, and any wear. The photo guide shows the eight shots we need.
We ship it.
We send a prepaid, insured shipping label and packing instructions. If you have no box, we will walk you through packing.
We inspect and pay.
We inspect on arrival and pay by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, or company check.
More questions
The sell FAQ covers which makers we buy, how payment works, and local drop-offs. Anything else: email paul@dcsax.com or call (202) 854-1250.
What sellers say
Paul was quick to respond, very knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful throughout the sale of my baritone and soprano saxophones. He guided me through each step and made shipping (from California) simple. Highly recommend DC Sax for anyone looking for a trustworthy and professional shop.
I sold a saxophone to DC Sax, and the experience was wonderful. Mr. Tucker is honest and easy to work with. His communication throughout the process was timely and clear. He was also very fair, and we both came away satisfied with the financial transaction.
It was an absolute pleasure working with Mr. Tucker. He patiently answered all of my questions and guided me through the entire process step by step. I’m truly grateful for his time, professionalism, and support.
Tell Us About Your Saxophone
Fill out the form below, or email the details to paul@dcsax.com. Free and no obligation.