I was told by 1 of the repair techs that an Admiral had told the Music Program that he wanted to see shiny horns. However because of the elements we perform in they were getting very weather beaten.
YAMAHA YTS 62 EBAY SERIES
The Series 2 just didn’t have the sound of a Mk VI.įYI – at 1 time the Navy had a lot of Mk VI saxes. The reason I didn’t use a Selmer Series 2 in big band/combos is because I was so used to my Mk VI and I was very picky about playing tenors. The reason I didn’t pay a Keilwerth tenor is because they did not have one to issue me. Then I switched to bari and played a Selmer Series 2 they had. Eventually I got tired of having my own horn exposed to the lousy environments we had to play in so I switched over to alto and used a SX90R Keilwerth that the Navy had bought which really played in tune a lot better than the Yamaha tenor. For big band and combo gigs I used my own personal Selmer Mk VI. So what I did was use the Yamaha for for Ceremonial Band gigs. It did play nice over the whole range of the horn though. I would have the horn tuned to “A” concert perfect and the middle “E” was 40 cents sharp. Also certain notes played extremely sharp, especially middle “E” top space treble clef. The Yamaha 875 Custom that they gave me had a very bright sound, to bright. Needless to say the horn played rough down low. Unfortunately even though it still had a really nice sound and played in tune well the repair tech at Fleet Support said she would never be able to get it to seal perfectly. It had been relacquered at least 3 times which included buffing the heck out of it. I had turned in a MK VI Navy tenor that was on it’s last legs. I was issued a Yamaha 875 Custom Tenor Sax in my Navy Band in Norfolk,VA. Anyone have experience with Yamaha saxophones? You like, dislike, don’t care, etc? Let us know!
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While it lacks the legacy of the great vintage horns, as far as new horns that you can easily pick up today, Yamaha makes quite simply some of the best saxophones you can buy – particularly if you’re at the student level. New models typically cost about $200 or so more than the YSS-675, but are generally in the same price range.
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Due to the high-end materials used on this horn, the instrument is bit heavier than its less expensive counterparts. YSS-875EXįor a gutsier, fuller sound that’ll add an extra oomph to your soprano sax playing, the YSS-875EX is a great choice.
YAMAHA YTS 62 EBAY PROFESSIONAL
It is among the best professional soprano saxes out there, with new models costing close to $3,500 and used ones around $2,500. Good for high-level intermediate players and extending well into the professional realm, the YSS-675 is renowned for its comfort and clear, resonant tone. A new model will cost on average $1,500, while used models are generally hard to come by. Its one-piece design may come as a surprise to some, but its bright, even tone is all trademark Yamaha. The budget-level soprano sax, the YSS-475II is perfect for the beginner to intermediate player looking to break into a new instrument. The YAS-875EX costs about $3,500 new while the YTS-875EX will set you back about $4,000. The sound isn’t quite as oriented toward jazz as the 82Z, but depending on your skill, you can use it for many more genres of music, from the dark sounds in classical orchestra to the bolder rock tones. Perhaps the most versatile custom Yamaha saxophones, the 875EX series is best for skilled musicians who like to play many different genres. It has the smoothness of the 62 series with a fatter, full-bodied tone, it’s the perfect Yamaha saxophone for filling a room. YAS-82Z runs a hefty $3,200 new and close to $2,300 used, while the YTS-82Z is about $4,000 new with few used to be found. The 82Z series was designed specifically for professional jazz players, and it shows.
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The YAS-62 costs about $2,500 new and $1,800 used, while the YTS-62 is around $2,800 new and $2,000 used.
YAMAHA YTS 62 EBAY PRO
When the 62 series came on the scene, it set the bar extremely high for non-custom pro saxophones due to its even, smooth, polished tone, which gives skilled players tremendous control over their sound. Yamaha’s entry-level professional option, the 62-series is quite simply the best saxophone in its class. YAS-475 costs around $1,800 new and in the $1,300 range used, while the YTS-475 costs about $2,300 new. 475 seriesĭesigned for intermediate players, the 475 series’ sound is richer with more body than the 23 series, making these saxes an excellent buy for Yamaha sax players who want to show off their growing skills. With optimum intonation and an emphasis on comfort and durability, the 23 series is perfect to help new players get a hang of their instrument. The YTS-23 tenor sax costs about $2200 new and about $500 used. Best for those just starting out, this YAS-23 Yamaha student saxophone typically runs about $1,300 new or $500 used.