snollyguster's Review of Yamaha YAS-23 alto Saxophone
25th Nov 2008
Overall Rating
- Value for money
- Appearance
- Sound Quality
- Reviewer's Musical StandardIntermediate
Very solid, reliable, general purpose horn
Bad Points
Chrome keywork and guards give it an appearance of 'budget' as they bend and scratch easily.
General Comments
I have had this sax for many years, and as a semi-pro player and sax teacher could recommend it to anyone starting out. These days you can find them on Ebay for just a couple of hundred, and they are worth the investment. They repair easily, and when serviced and overhauled play like demons! As the other reviewers say, they also make great back-up horns and what they might lack in technical 'add-ons' (high f sharp key... which can be overcome by technique, incidentally) they more than makle up for in intonation, rugged playability and sound. I traded my vintage Martin Committee (1957) in favour of this sax! In my view an affordable collectors item of the future. Discounted little brother to the Selmer MK VI almost. They don't look so pretty (no fancy engraving) but they sure as heck play with a confident, consistent tone.
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