Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 4:09 pm Post subject: Yamaha
My vote is with Yamaha saxes. My first sax was a yamaha, my current alto and tenors are Yamahas.
Yamaha makes a really great student sax. I had mine for two years before I decided to step up to a professional horn, and it was a great horn to start out on because it didn't have any issues within itself to discourage me. A lot of the time when kids have bad horns, they think it is them and they quit playing because they aren't doing well. This wasn't the case for me, so I have to thank Yamaha for that.
My current alto I couldn't live without. If there was ever a fire I would grab the alto and the tenor and run out of the house.
I've done some work on my horns, so they fit me perfectly. I play Yamaha Black 875s alto and tenor. (I also have a Yamaha flute - so that is saying something).
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 10:12 am Post subject: Yamaha - yes
I love and play all Yamaha's. I do really like other saxes too. GB just kills me. Rampone Cazzani Sopranos are amazing. Selmer Reference Saxes are all killing. Keilwerth and Mauriat Nickel Silvers are really cool too. There are lots of options these days!
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:05 pm Post subject: Yamaha
I have an old Yamaha Soprano - YSS-62R with the bent neck, one piece. I love it! It is probobly the best or at least one of the best Sopranos ever built.
I play a Black 875 Alto and Custom Z un-Lacquered, Black 875 Tenor and 62 Baritone, gold lacquered.
Yamaha is just easy for me. They make me sound good and that's the best any sax can do for a guy. I like the tone and response on all of these saxes. You can hear clips of me playing them at www.gregvail.com,www.altosaxophone.us and www.tenorsaxophone.us.
I started in the artist program at Yamaha almost 15 years ago and have stayed not because they do any thing for me but because I have kept playing the saxes and want to support the maker of my favorite musical tools.
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:22 am Post subject: yamaha
Choosing an easy playing brand instrument is crucial as to not discourage the beginner from progressing.
I can speak out of personal experience; I did own a Yamaha model 62 and I personally found it more difficult than a Yani Sax.If you want further professional advise goto, http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk/Reviews/Pro_saxes.htm
I think they are comparable overall, with some advantages given to both of them in different areas {Yani had a better sound, Yamaha keywork was faster, etc}
Another example of easy playing horn:musicians say Steve Goodson Model Bari Horn might just be the best!
I know it is difficult for any size player with a strong lip aberture to produce a good intonation with this low Cliff instrument! But because of model design and material{copper content in the metal}
any dedicated saxophone player can progress on this large instrument!
Other models to consider-Giardinelli(most reasonable price,etc.) other high end brands are:STEPHANHOUSER /David Guardala/KEILWERTH/King/KingHN White/Martin/Conn 28M “Constellation”, which was designed by Santy Runyon / Buescher/Selmer please do your researcher.
Some history info on the Martin Company
http://themartinstory.net/version7/whatyou-company-info.php
If your sax needs repair or tune-up,please go to http://www.carlsproband.com/aboutus/index.php
And if you have time Hear the big horns play
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_gEAKAqebw&feature=related
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