Performance Instruments

You might be thinking….

When is the right time to get a Performance instrument and where do I start?

Step-up instruments are typically crafted from more responsive materials, allowing you to play with ease and increased control throughout the instrument's entire range. Selecting a step-up instrument Is not always as simple as walking into a store, making a selection and walking out. We encourage you to spend a little time trying out and testing the various models they have to choose from. We encourage you to bring your student model instrument with you as we do trade-ins or if you are renting from Golden Music, 24 months of your credit applies.

Flutes

Haynes Amadeus

Following the same system of manufacturing as our Q Series, the Amadeus flute invites you, the intermediate flutist, to seize your potential and ‘Love Your Sound’. The Amadeus headjoint is designed to provide a stable foundation to channel a growing flutist’s confidence, with the Classic headjoint available as an option for those seeking increased sophistication and dynamic range.

Haynes Bravo

Designed for the advancing student, the Bravo flute opens new avenues of exploration for the player to improve upon technique and develop a unique sound. Carefully chosen enhancements and features have been specifically tailored to these step-up flutes to fit this student who is ready to take their musicianship to the next level.

Yamaha Allegro

372HAL	Sterling silver headjoint, Gold-plated lip plate	Silver-plated body & footjoint	Drawn tone holes	Silver plated keys,offset G key, split E mechanism
472HAL	Sterling silver headjoint, Gold-plated lip plate	Sterling silver body and footjoint	Drawn tone holes	Silver plated keys,offset G key, split E mechanism

Clarinets

Buffet Crampon R13 Bb Clarinet

The R13 clarinet, created in 1955 thanks to Robert Carrée, dominates the United States and still shines today. Its centered tone, rich in harmonics, and its powerful projection are suitable for all repertoires, attracting soloists, orchestras, students and amateurs.

Grenadilla
17 keys, 6 rings
Bladder pads
Silver-plated key work

Buffet Crampon E13 Bb Clarinet

E13 Clarinet: A legend unchanged for 40 years. Made from African blackwood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), this clarinet has been equipped with silver keys, flat springs, and leather pads since 2015. Its new bell gives it exceptional projection. Opt for the E13’s quality to shine musically.

Grenadilla
17 keys, 6 rings
Leather pads
Silver-plated key work

Backun Bravo Bb Clarinet

Grenadilla
17 Keys, 6 rings
Cocobolo barrel and bell
Synthetic pads
Silver-plated key work

Backun Protégé Bb Clarinet

The Protégé is your foot in the door to college or the perfect teaching companion. Featuring unstained, naturally-aged grenadilla wood, from the exact same wood used for our professional and custom clarinets.

Grenadilla
17 keys, 6 rings
Leather pads
Silver-plated key work

Yamaha Allegro YCL-550IIAL Bb Clarinet

With outstanding intonation, excellent projection and vibrant response, Allegro elevates your potential and brings talent to life. Take the next step up and start sculpting your signature sound today with the elegance and unparalleled value of Allegro by Yamaha.

Grenadilla
17 keys, 6 rings
Leather pads
Silver-plated keys, gold-plated post

Alto Saxophone

Yamaha YAS-62III

Already a legend, the “62” attained the love and respect of a wide range of players for its highly reliable performance and outstanding quality. It owes its success to a group of dedicated designers with great vision, and highly skilled craftsmen performing their work with an extraordinary level of devotion, perfection, and passion.

Lacquered gold-brass body and keys
High F#, front F keys
Improved low B-C# mechanism
Two-piece bell
Ribbed construction

Yamaha Allegro YAS-580AL

Lacquered gold-brass body and keys
High F#, front F keys
Improved low B-C# mechanism
62 Neck
Post to body construction

Eastman Bravo

High F# key
Gold lacquer finish
Yellow brass
Eastman bravo bell engraving
Ribbed construction

Eastman EAS451

Based on the same scale as our professional instruments, this intermediate model saxophone is appropriate for the advancing student player.

High F# key
Gold lacquer finish
Yellow brass
Left and right hand section adjustment screws
Adjustable thumb rest
Ribbed construction

Buffet Crampon BC 400 Series

The 400 Series is designed for the advanced student through the professional saxophonist. The saxophones are meticulously hand-engraved and assembled for the highest level of quality and workmanship. With keywork up to high F# and exceptional response in the upper and lower registers, the 400 Series saxophones provide even response and intonation.

Lacquered gold-brass body and keys
Engraving on full body and keys
High F# key
Ribbed construction

Tenor Saxophone

Eastman Bravo

High F# key
Gold or black lacquer finish
Yellow brass
Eastman bravo bell engraving
Ribbed construction

Buffet Crampon 400 Series

Lacquered gold-brass body and keys
Engraving on full body and keys
High F# key
Ribbed construction

Yamaha Allegro YTS-580AL

Lacquered gold-brass body and keys
High F#, front F keys
Improved low B-C# mechanism
62 Neck
Post to body construction

Baritone Saxophone

Eastman EBS-453

High F#, low A keys, gold lacquer body and keys
Left and right hand section adjustment screws
Adjustable thumb rest
Double-brace on low C, B, Bb, A keys

Yamaha YBS-480

A student’s size shouldn’t stop them from playing the baritone sax. The YBS-480 is easy to play and hold for players of all sizes.

Front F, low A keys, gold lacquer body and keys
Two-piece bell
Hydro-formed 62 neck
Post to body construction

Trumpets

Eastman ETR-824RS

Key of Bb, .459” medium large bore
One-piece, standard weight, yellow brass bell
Silver-plated
Reverse Leadpipe

Eastman ETR-520

Key of Bb, .459” medium large bore
Handspun yellow brass bell
Silver-plated
Available ETR520GS
- With gold brass bell and 24k gold-plated trim kit

Shires Bravo STRBRVO

Designed for the advancing student, the Bravo Bb trumpet opens new avenues of exploration for the player to improve upon technique and develop a unique sound. Carefully chosen appointments and features of this step-up instrument have been specifically tailored to fit the student who is ready to take his or her musicianship to the next level.

Key of Bb, .459” medium large bore
Yellow brass two-piece bell
Silver-plated
Shires USA 3C gold-plated mouthpiece

Yamaha Allegro YTR-5335GSIIAL

Key of Bb, .459” medium large bore
Two-piece bell
Silver-plated

Eastman ETR-834 C Trumpet

Key of C, .459” medium large bore
One-piece yellow brass bell
Silver-plated

Trombones

Yamaha YSL-445G

The YSL- 445G is a medium large bore model for versatility in almost any playing situation.

.525” medium-large bore size
8-½” one-piece yellow brass bell
Clear lacquer

Yamaha YSL-548GOAL

.547" large bore size
Mechanical rotary F-attachment linkage
8-½" two-piece gold brass bell
Clear lacquer

Shires Bravo STBBRVO

Designed for the advancing student, the Bravo trombone opens new avenues of exploration for the player to improve upon technique and develop a unique sound. Carefully chosen appointments and features of this step-up instrument have been specifically tailored to fit the student who is ready to take his or her musicianship to the next level.