Sound output seemed much more consistent and so did the air pressure I needed to produce said sound, between the different notes. Such full, rich, beautiful sound! What surprised me the most, however, was the fact that after 30 seconds on the saxophone, I was able to comfortably go through the first 2 octaves with minimum issues. Besides the obvious build quality issues, the Yamaha YAS 26 sounded fantastic. Skeptical at first, I was blown away by the difference. They did state that it might still be okay for a very much beginner horn, however when I pointed out the issues above, they recommended that I grab one of their Yamaha YAS 26 saxophones and compare them back to back, using my Yamaha 4C mouthpiece and Rico 2.0 reed for consistency. They basically pointed out a few issues with the horn, including some poor valve seals down low in B and Bb, various squeaks in the spatula keys and also stated that they don't work with cheap Chinese horns due to their poor metal/etc. Sound also seems to come out quite thin and flat in the 2nd octaveĪnyways, so I was pretty comfortable with accepting that this is my poor embouchure/breathing/otherwise that was causing this, however I figured that I'd head down to a local saxophone store and get them to have a look at my new saxophone + pick up some mouthpiece cushions. I seem to be almost unable to move up and down the 2 octaves, without altering mouthpiece position (moving it in or out slightly - in for low notes, out for high notes). Lots of squeaks/etc when heading up to 2nd octave. Inconsistent sound/air pressure between notes, especially when moving up to 2nd octave.No matter how relaxed my bottom lip gets, I seem to either play loudly or not at all Here's where my troubles begin and in short can be summed up in 2 bullet points: Doing lots of exercises involving long tones, tonguing, etc. So one week into practicing playing the sax (around 1 hour daily in total) and I'm mostly focusing on working on my embouchure and breathing. The main reason for going with the cheapest option, at the end of the day, was the simple lack of 2nd hand saxophones on sale here, down under. I have come across lots of mixed info regarding cheap Chinese horns vs second hand Yamaha horns, with some sources saying they are garbage, while others claiming that any half-decent sax player would be able to play on them without any issues. My thinking was that I'd get it, play on it for a few months and move on to something better, if I'm not happy with it and otherwise just keep it. I also got a Yamaha 4C mouthpiece + some Rico 2.0 reeds. I've been watching various videos/reading up about saxophones for a few months, before finally committing and buying a cheap Chinese Alto horn off Amazon ( ).
#Yamaha yts 62 for sale full#
This item will be shipped to you in full playing condition!įeel free to reach out if you have any questions! We’re here to help and look forward to working with you.This is probably more of a rant than a question, so I apologize in advance. Pads are in excellent condition and seal great.
One minor ding along the bow and near the thumbrest. It does have some scratches around the bow and the body, but this is all cosmetic and doesn’t affect the beauty of the tone. This instrument was brought to us by a local musician and is in good condition. Backpack-style Case – Semi-hard case offers a contemporary look and greater ease of transport.
Improved Low B-C# connection – An improved mechanism from low B to C# ensures a proper seal for these notes which promotes a clear response throughout the low range of the instrument. New Engraving – More elaborate with finer detail, the new design offers delicate beauty.
The 62 style neck allows a comfortable flow of air so that every player can attain a solid tonal core. New features include: G1 Style Neck – A slightly narrower bore provides a faster response and greater control. The Yamaha YTS-62 perpetuates this tradition of affordable excellence with new features and pricing. Introduced in 1979, the YAS-62 and YTS-62 saxophones withstand the tests of time and competition and have been in a continual state of improvement since the launch of the YAS-61 in 1969. A favorite among band directors for decades, the 62 model saxophones (and their predecessor, the 61) have redefined the market by offering superior quality and durability at an affordable price.