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JPSaxMan · Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 7:50 am Post subject: Yamaha YAS-23

This is Yamaha's student model alto. I have played several of these and have an unwavering opinion about them.

These horns are awesome! I have never played a pro alto, but these horns feel like the best student horns avaliable today. They play effortlessly all the way down to low C...altissimo is good, ergonomically solid, and they sound great too! I would recommend this horn for any student...it might even last them into their college years!

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Guest · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 6:53 am Post subject:

i would totally agree you cannot beat a yamaha student model .. i currently own a YAS 475 and it has the most amazing tone to it ... Nicky xx

Louis Scuderi · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:19 pm Post subject:

I use a 23 alto, and I love it. I'm planning on sticking with my YAS-23 until I go to college. (tenor being my main sax)

Cheers,
LS
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altosax4ever · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 10:00 pm Post subject: Not really...

ok, I'm all for the student yamahas. but I REALLY don't think you can compare it to the pro horns out there. BELIEVE me, I've played both the yamaha and pro horns and it doesnt COMPARE. Sorry. You CANNOT change my mind on this one.
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JPSaxMan · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 10:08 pm Post subject:

And I'm sure you're right (for most pro horns are better than student horns). I hope I get the honor to play a pro alto in the near future Cool

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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

altosax4ever · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 10:11 pm Post subject:

Apologize if I sounded curt. It was a bit scary that they said it was as good as a pro horn. Sorry. Hey, if you want to try a pro, go to the local music store, tell them you're in the mood to buy an alto. They'll let you try anything.
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JPSaxMan · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 10:57 pm Post subject:

Local music store...

Nonexistent in my area, I'd have to go to Philly, which is about 3 hours south of here...not gonna happen Laughing

You didn't sound curt, I was just agreeing Mr. Green

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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

altosax4ever · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 11:00 pm Post subject: WOW

Ouch, 3 hrs...

Mine's 15 min away...
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JPSaxMan · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 11:04 pm Post subject:

*Becomes jealous with envy*

Lucky sumtin or other... Razz

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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

altosax4ever · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 11:13 pm Post subject:

I know...My life rocks at the moment Wink

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Altosaxophonerules · Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 130 Location: Canada

Yamaha Student. I have to agree that they are the best student alto's out there. Exclamation

My local music store is about 15 minutes by drive. But sometimes the traffic is bad out there on the bridge.

altosax4ever · Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:38 pm Post subject:

Absolutely the best student models. Not as good as a pro, but try telling that to some people.

*looks pointedly at JP* Twisted Evil

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Cliff · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 29 Location: Singapore

How to choose between the student saxes? I'm planning to get a yamaha. Mr. Green