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product_id: 49697612
title: "Xaphoon XAPH Maui Pocket Saxophone, Black"
brand: "xaphoon"
price: "€ 7.01"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/49697612-xaphoon-xaph-maui-pocket-saxophone-black
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region: Germany
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# Original pocket sax sound Sleek black polished finish Lightweight 227g plastic build Xaphoon XAPH Maui Pocket Saxophone, Black

**Brand:** xaphoon
**Price:** € 7.01
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Pocket sax with BIG sound — don’t miss the vibe!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Xaphoon XAPH Maui Pocket Saxophone, Black by xaphoon
- **How much does it cost?** € 7.01 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/49697612-xaphoon-xaph-maui-pocket-saxophone-black)

## Best For

- xaphoon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted xaphoon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Key of C Simplicity:** Standard tuning makes it easier to jam with your band or practice on the go.
- • **Sleek Matte Black Design:** Polished black finish that stands out in any jam session or commute.
- • **Compact Saxophone Powerhouse:** Experience rich sax & clarinet tones in a pocket-sized marvel.
- • **Ultra-Lightweight Portability:** At just 227g, take your music anywhere without the bulk.
- • **Authentic Reed Instrument Feel:** Single reed setup delivers nuanced sound for the discerning player.

## Overview

The Xaphoon XAPH Maui Pocket Saxophone is a compact, plastic single-reed instrument in the key of C, delivering a rich sound reminiscent of saxophones and clarinets. Weighing only 227 grams with a polished black finish, it’s designed for portability and expressive play, ideal for musicians seeking a unique, travel-friendly woodwind experience.

## Description

The Xaphoon (pronounced "Za Foon") is the original pocket saxophone.-It offers a sound close to those of the clarinet and saxophone, richer than it looks. The experienced player will find that the Xaphoon offers all the nuances and color variations of the classic saxophone.

Review: No problems - Nice sound
Review: Horrible Fingering - I didn't originally intend to buy this instrument. I purchased a Nuvo Jsax from desertcart on 6th December and it still hasn't arrived yet, so I decided to buy one of these as well so I've got something portable to take away with me over Christmas in case the Jsax doesn't arrive for a while. I used to play saxophone, clarinet and flute to intermediate standard but no longer own a sax or a clarinet. I was missing them, and thought this instrument would be a suitable, cheaper alternative as it sounds like a cross between the two instruments, is lightweight and portable, and would be fun to play once I'd got the hang of it. Not so! I found it relatively easy to sound all the notes on the first octave (I haven't tried the second octave yet) but the fingering is hellish. In order to get a good sound you do have to properly cover all the sound holes, which is very difficult to do when the fingering jumps so much from one note to the next, and the finger spacing isn't particularly comfortable. For 'C' you only cover one hole at the top and one hole at the bottom of the instrument. For 'B', from the top, it's cover the top hole, open the next, cover the next three, leave two open and then cover the bottom one. For 'A' you cover the top three holes, leave the next four open, then cover the bottom one. It then gets a whole lot more complicated when you add in the sharps and flats and go up an octave. For me, unlike both the saxophone and the clarinet, nothing about this instrument is intuitive. I thought that it wouldn't take me that long to master it but, given the fingering, it feels like it could take an eternity. Saxophones and clarinets are easy peasy by comparison. With regard to producing a sound, that seems to be a matter of trial and error. As my embouchure has seriously deteriorated since last playing the sax/clarinet I decided to order some strength 2 Rico tenor reeds as it stated that the reed supplied with the instrument is a 2.5. I personally don't think that's a good choice to include with the instrument as many people who have never played a reed instrument before will seriously struggle with a 2.5, and would be much better with a 1.5. The mouthpiece is quite deep compared to other single reed instruments and does take a bit of getting used to. You also have to put a lot more of it in your mouth to produce a sound, and there is a fine line between enough and too much, in which case you just produce an unpleasant squeak. I think the xaphoon is probably best suited to someone who plays or has played both a reed instrument AND an instrument with open holes or someone who is happy to put in the time learning a complex fingering system from the very beginning. I can only hope that I do manage to find a Jsax before Christmas because I definitely won't be mastering this instrument that quickly! With regard to the three stars scoring, it gets four stars for sound but only one star for fingering so averages out at two and a half... I've been generous... UPDATE - Sunday 17 Dec 2017 - I decided that this instrument would never be as easy to play as I would like, however much I practise. Consequently, I am returning it and have purchased a Nuvo DooD instead (£55 cheaper) which is way easier to play. It has sensible, intuitive, simple fingering that makes perfect sense to me - and blowing is easier too! I plan to have lots of fun with it over Christmas and will be giving it a glowing review!

## Features

- Europe Plastic Xaphoon Do Colour

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002ODPDI |
| Best Sellers Rank | 85,444 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 219 in Saxophones (Musical Instruments & DJ) |
| Brand | Xaphoon |
| Brand Name | Xaphoon |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 691 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00094922105882 |
| Instrument Key | C |
| Instrument key | C |
| Item Dimensions | 25 x 25 x 25 millimetres |
| Item Weight | 227 g |
| Item weight | 227 g |
| Manufacturer | Xaphoon |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | XAPH |
| Style | Single |
| UPC | 094922105882 |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** Black
- **Brand:** Xaphoon
- **Instrument key:** C
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Style:** Single

## Images

![Xaphoon XAPH Maui Pocket Saxophone, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SDGLRANCL.jpg)
![Xaphoon XAPH Maui Pocket Saxophone, Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514-d6qvKaL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it tunable?**
A: Not tunable, but worth playing, very cool horn. I previously posted that the bamboo version had better tone color, but was pitched on the sharp side for the 3 that I had owned; whereas the black hard rubber (or whatever it's made of) is pitched well, perhaps harder to control in the 2nd register. Using a different reed & ligature than what comes with it gives far more control on pitch & tonality. It does depend upon your preferred genres, styles, and mode of playing. It is still one of my favorite portable horns. Brian designed a good thing on this!

**Q: Can this produce accidentals?**
A: Yes, it can play a full two octave chromatic scale starting on low c, it comes with a fingering chart that shows all the accidentals.

**Q: Does this use a clarinet size reed or sax reed?**
A: It uses a tenor sax reed (The instrument was developed by an old sax player.), and it comes with a 2 1/2.  Unless you already have clarinet or sax chops, I suggest you look for a 2 or 1 1/2 before it arrives at your house.  The lower notes are difficult for a beginner.  Good luck.

**Q: I can play a few songs on a tin whistle. How close is this to tin whistle fingering? Can you go up octives?**
A: This is totally different than a tin whistle.  I play this a lot but only know a scale.   I do wish I would of gotten the other one with the more formed mouth piece.   I am a sax and clarinet player.  It does come with a book.  I also watched several YouTube videos on this instrument. That may be the idea you might want to use.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No problems
*by A***E on 16 February 2015*

Nice sound

### ⭐⭐⭐ Horrible Fingering
*by C***S on 15 December 2017*

I didn't originally intend to buy this instrument. I purchased a Nuvo Jsax from Amazon on 6th December and it still hasn't arrived yet, so I decided to buy one of these as well so I've got something portable to take away with me over Christmas in case the Jsax doesn't arrive for a while. I used to play saxophone, clarinet and flute to intermediate standard but no longer own a sax or a clarinet. I was missing them, and thought this instrument would be a suitable, cheaper alternative as it sounds like a cross between the two instruments, is lightweight and portable, and would be fun to play once I'd got the hang of it. Not so! I found it relatively easy to sound all the notes on the first octave (I haven't tried the second octave yet) but the fingering is hellish. In order to get a good sound you do have to properly cover all the sound holes, which is very difficult to do when the fingering jumps so much from one note to the next, and the finger spacing isn't particularly comfortable. For 'C' you only cover one hole at the top and one hole at the bottom of the instrument. For 'B', from the top, it's cover the top hole, open the next, cover the next three, leave two open and then cover the bottom one. For 'A' you cover the top three holes, leave the next four open, then cover the bottom one. It then gets a whole lot more complicated when you add in the sharps and flats and go up an octave. For me, unlike both the saxophone and the clarinet, nothing about this instrument is intuitive. I thought that it wouldn't take me that long to master it but, given the fingering, it feels like it could take an eternity. Saxophones and clarinets are easy peasy by comparison. With regard to producing a sound, that seems to be a matter of trial and error. As my embouchure has seriously deteriorated since last playing the sax/clarinet I decided to order some strength 2 Rico tenor reeds as it stated that the reed supplied with the instrument is a 2.5. I personally don't think that's a good choice to include with the instrument as many people who have never played a reed instrument before will seriously struggle with a 2.5, and would be much better with a 1.5. The mouthpiece is quite deep compared to other single reed instruments and does take a bit of getting used to. You also have to put a lot more of it in your mouth to produce a sound, and there is a fine line between enough and too much, in which case you just produce an unpleasant squeak. I think the xaphoon is probably best suited to someone who plays or has played both a reed instrument AND an instrument with open holes or someone who is happy to put in the time learning a complex fingering system from the very beginning. I can only hope that I do manage to find a Jsax before Christmas because I definitely won't be mastering this instrument that quickly! With regard to the three stars scoring, it gets four stars for sound but only one star for fingering so averages out at two and a half... I've been generous... UPDATE - Sunday 17 Dec 2017 - I decided that this instrument would never be as easy to play as I would like, however much I practise. Consequently, I am returning it and have purchased a Nuvo DooD instead (£55 cheaper) which is way easier to play. It has sensible, intuitive, simple fingering that makes perfect sense to me - and blowing is easier too! I plan to have lots of fun with it over Christmas and will be giving it a glowing review!

### ⭐⭐ Seriously overpriced
*by K***K on 28 July 2016*

Seriously overpriced for what it is (i.e. a small plastic instrument in a cheap-looking cardboard box). Not something you can practise on without annoying anyone around as it's very loud. Difficult to get the hang of for a beginner. If you haven't played a wind instrument before and this looks interesting (as it did to me) I would really recommend trying something else (maybe an alto recorder).

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Maui Xaphoon Pocket Sax
- D’Addario Woodwinds - Rico Tenor Sax Reeds - Tenor Saxophone Reeds - Tenor Reeds Crafted for Beginners, Students, Educators - Strength 2.5, 3-Pack

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*Last updated: 2026-02-25*