Level
The instruments a beginner starts on, built to survive school band and to play in tune for someone still learning. This is where most parents shop. Buy a name-brand student model a repair shop knows how to service, from a listing with clear photos and everything in the case, and plan on a check-up at a local shop before the first rehearsal.
15 models we cover.

Bach · Trumpet
StudentTR300
$310–$625 typical ask
71 on eBay

Bach · Trumpet
StudentTR400
$1,425–$2,175 typical ask
10 on eBay
Bach · Trombone
StudentTB300
$230–$480 typical ask
7 on eBay

Yamaha · Trumpet
StudentYTR-2330
$700–$1,000 typical ask
186 on eBay
Yamaha · Saxophone
StudentYAS-26
$950–$1,300 typical ask
62 on eBay

Yamaha · Saxophone
StudentYAS-280
$1,400–$1,700 typical ask
91 on eBay
Yamaha · Saxophone
StudentYTS-26
$3,750–$3,900 typical ask
8 on eBay
Yamaha · Saxophone
StudentYTS-280
$1,800–$4,000 typical ask
7 on eBay

Yamaha · Clarinet
StudentYCL-255
$575–$775 typical ask
65 on eBay

Yamaha · Trombone
StudentYSL-200AD · Advantage
$460–$725 typical ask
49 on eBay

Yamaha · Flute
StudentYFL-222
$525–$750 typical ask
64 on eBay
Yamaha · Flute
StudentYFL-262
$775–$1,025 typical ask
9 on eBay
Buffet Crampon · Clarinet
StudentB12
$220–$470 typical ask
72 on eBay
Conn-Selmer · Saxophone
StudentAS500 · Aristocrat
$500–$900 typical ask
25 on eBay
Gemeinhardt · Flute
Student2SP
$110–$210 typical ask
213 on eBay