yamaha saxophone

Hi T.

So... you are ready for a professional saxophone... :)) You are on the right path looking into the Yamaha altos... The one that is currently considered the 'best' would be the 82Z or Custom Z Alto. Below is a review for you to read and decide for yourself if it is definately for you.

Thanks for reading.

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The Yamaha YAS23 alto saxophone features a clear durable baked-on epoxy lacquer finish. Nickel plated power-forged keys provide excellent durability while the refined tone hole dimensions and placement provide superior intonation. Is it good enough for a first year of band?

Yamaha's are great horns, especially the YAS23 for beginners. I had one from 6th grade all the way until the end of my sophomore year of high school. It's a very sturdy horn and it lasts. Someone a couple posts ago told you that if you begin on a Yamaha you'll never be able to play anything else....sorry but that's bull**it. All I have ever owned are Yamaha's and just a month ago I purchased a Selmer Serie III black laquer soprano. The transition wasn't difficult at all, I just had to work on voicing for a couple weeks since corks on Selmers are shorter, and therefore require a different oral cavity to play them. I say go for the YAS23 for a great student model horn. Of course there are other makes out there....Selmer and Yamaha being at the top right now. I would suggest going down to your local music store and trying out a 23 just to make sure you like the tone and quality. It's good to give yourself options, so try out a couple different brands they suggest. Good luck!

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im looking to buy my first tenor saxophone. im just beginning. also how good is the case that comes with it, i need one that will fit it but that is strong enough to be able to take a good battering when it gets taken to school. what else will i need, does it come with ligature, reed, cap , strap etc.?

I am a professional woodwind player, certified teacher, and competition judge in NY since 1971. You CANNOT go wrong with Yamaha. Have your own teacher advise you about the mouthpiece, ligature, reeds - etc. - that is personal to each player. As for the strap - I seriously advise a sax HARNESS - some wise guys call it a sax bra (duh . . ) - it puts the weight of the horn on your BACK, like bookbag straps, instead of on your neck. There are also padded straps, gel straps, etc. - but this harness is far and away the most ergonomic, especially for a younger or smaller person - this is a BIG horn! A guy that teachers with me used to have the BASS sax summer gig at Disney - OUCH!!!

Good luck with learning the sax - I hope you get a GREAT private teacher - its makes ALL the difference!

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Peter Weniger presenting the Yamaha YTS-875EX / YTS-475 / YSS-875EX saxophones See more at; www.yamaha-europe.com

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