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by Rachael
(13 posts)
19 years ago

woodwind brasswind

Next week i'm going to wwbw to buy an alto sax...anyone have any suggestions on which ones to try other than the obvious, selmers and yamaha customs...or how many to try of each? thanks

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  2. by BariSaxplyr
    (35 posts)
    19 years ago

    Re: woodwind brasswind

    Hey, yeah just try out the Yamaha 62 and Z series. Don't forget that their listed price is NOT necessarily the selling price. Make sure you try to talk them down, they can almost ALWAYS bring the price down 15%. Their yamaha bari is listed at 6301, they will sell it for 5395. So make sure you dont forget that! Have fun.

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    1. by connsaxman_jim
      (2336 posts)
      19 years ago

      Re: woodwind brasswind

      The Yamaha's are a great value. I really like the Keilwerth SX-90's too. What have you been playing? What kind of music do you play?

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      1. by sax_maniac
        (984 posts)
        19 years ago

        Re: woodwind brasswind

        Ditto. Gotta try the SX90. Also - bring your own mouthpiece you are familiar with and try not to do mouthpiece shopping at the same time. Too many variables.

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      2. by Rachael
        (13 posts)
        19 years ago

        Re: woodwind brasswind

        I'm going to be a freshman entering Eastern Michigan University, last couple of pieces I have been working on are Concertino Da Camera and the Glazounov Concerto...i'm still playing on a yamaha student right now.

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    2. by jamterry
      (573 posts)
      19 years ago

      Re: woodwind brasswind

      Rachael if you can, try two of each. I don't think they will let you blow through their entire stock. I have heard that that some of the new horns might need tuning adjustments. Rachael, no what you buy please have it set by a technician. Rachael make sure you get a hard shell case. Best of luck to you :)

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      1. by connsaxman_jim
        (2336 posts)
        19 years ago

        Re: woodwind brasswind

        The Yamaha YAS 62 Series II would be a great sax for you. The Selmer Reference 54 would also be a great choice, but an expensive choice. It's hard to beat the Yamaha for value.

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