sarevok87's Review of Yamaha YAS-23 alto Saxophone
5th Jul 2004
Overall Rating
- Value for money
- Appearance
- Sound Quality
- Reviewer's Musical StandardIntermediate
Very easy to play, high notes are extremely easy to reach. Harmonics and multiphonics are easy also. Basically anything above the D under the staff just flows nicely. A bit of intonation on the higher things though, and as usual on an alto saxes, the D on the fourth line is usually sharp.
Bad Points
I didn't like the way it felt in my hands, it felt cheaply built. It's not, but it just felt that way. Also, from the C# under the staff all the way to the Bb under the staff, these notes are very hard to get with the sax. Thankfully, most alto parts don't require these notes, but still.
General Comments
Yamaha YAS-23 - Overall, this sax is pretty good. I don't think its worth the list price though, because there are some Selmers and Jupiters which are better than this sax and cost less. It is lighter than most alto saxes, and so it's a good choice for youth. I just needed something more solid, so I chose a Jupiter artist series (silver plated with gold laquer keys, very beautiful).
On average, people found this review helpful
Web Links
-
USA Horn: Used Yamaha YAS-23 Alto - Lacquer - Saxophone, clarinet
Used Yamaha YAS-23 Alto - Lacquer; Used Instrument ... This is a picture of a typical YAS-23, which we consider to be the best student alto on the market.
usahorn.com -
Yamaha YAS23 Eb Alto Saxophone : Read reviews and compare prices at
Yamaha YAS23 Eb Alto Saxophone . Read 2 reviews for Yamaha YAS23 Eb Alto Saxophone and make a good deal. ... Yamaha YAS475 Alto Saxophone ... Yamaha YAS-23 (superceded by 25, then 275)
www.ciao.co.uk -
Saxophone: beginning band, yamaha yas 23, friends and neighbors
yamaha yas 23, friends and neighbors, beginning band: He has made a wise choice - but I am partial! You should probably start with a decent student model - the Yamaha YAS 23 (alto) is a good option.
en.allexperts.com -
Saxophone: Alto Sax Questions, yamaha yas 23, good shape
How good is a Yamaha built Vito Saxophone? Is it like they say basically a copy of a Yamaha Yas-23, but with a different tint to it and a different lable on the instrument?
en.allexperts.com -
Amazon.com: 4C, Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece, Yamaha Standard, Plastic,
This item: 4C, Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece, Yamaha Standard, Plastic, Yas-23/52/62 ... Yamaha YAC1607 Alto Saxophone Ligature (Standard)
www.amazon.com -
Doctor Sax Woodwinds
Aug. 29 - ; A Yamaha YTS-21 Tenor Sax.; And a Meyer 4MM Tenor Mouthpiece. ... Aug. 26 - Here is a Yamaha YAS-23 Alto Sax, just in time for school.
www.doctorsax.biz -
Used Saxophones For Sale
New and Used Saxophones for sale of all types, including Selmer alto, tenor, soprano, baritone and also vintage, rare and antique saxophones. ... Nice Condition Yamaha YAS 21 Alto Saxophone 047539A;
www. bargainsaxophones .com -
alto-saxaphone, great deals on Musical Instruments, alto saxophone
YAMAHA ALTO SAXAPHONE YAS-23 ... Yamaha Alto Saxaphone YAS 23 ... Yamaha YAS-23 Alto Saxaphone
buy.ebay.com -
Alto saxes
YAMAHA YAS-23 Alto Saxophone ... Yamaha 4C ... Annealed; Original YAS-62 design
www. lancastermusic .com -
Bargain Prices On Saxophones Student
Yamaha YAS-23 Student Alto Saxophone $ 202.5 ... Student Alto Saxophone - Yamaha Care Kit included - New $ 199.99 ... LJ Hutchen Student Eb Alto Saxophone Yamaha Kit EE Rico $ 462.95
www.retrostats.com
Share this page: