The saxophone is the quintessential American instrument that speaks volumes about the person wearing it as a tattoo. The saxophone is instrumental in smoky jazz music.

Jazz meanders, bibs and bops through incredible improvisation.

Wearing it as a tattoo tells the world that they should not know what to expect; that right when they think they have you figured out, you’ll change the tune. The music style morphed into rock ‘n roll, aka the music of the rebel. It is the intellectual way to tip your cap the archetypal American rebel. It says loudly and clearly that you do not play by the rules.

This brass instrument is exhaustive; it takes everything you’ve got in order to play it. You have to breathe deep and exhale forcefully, causing you to lean and sway with effort. It shows the world that you give it everything you’ve got; that you lay it all out on the table. You are willing to sweat and hurt for your passion.

This instrument is not for the meek. It is loud and proud and bursts into songs as an exclamation point. There is no subtlety and everyone will know you’re there. After all, the saxophone is a bright, shiny brass instrument worn on your chest.

1. Forearm Saxophone Tattoos

2. Bicep Saxophone Tattoos

3. Arm Saxophone Tattoos

4. Sleeve Saxophone Tattoos

5. Chest Saxophone Tattoos

6. Back Saxophone Tattoos

7. Side Saxophone Tattoos

8. Rib Saxophone Tattoos

9. Leg Saxophone Tattoos

10. Thigh Saxophone Tattoos

11. More Saxophone Tattoo Ideas