Synthetic vs cane reeds: players’ real experience
Cane or synthetic? The debate is as old as synthetic reeds being good – which is to say, recent. Player […]
Buying a used saxophone: the pitfalls per owners and techs
Used is often the best value in saxophones – if you dodge the pitfalls. The forum threads on this are
Yamaha vs Selmer: the debate as saxophonists see it
It’s the great divide of the intermediate and pro saxophone: Yamaha or Selmer. Both camps argue passionately on the forums
Cheap saxophones: the honest owner and tech feedback
“I found a sax for $150 online – good deal?” The question lands on the forums every week, and the
Yamaha YAS-280: what saxophonists actually say
One question dominates the beginner-alto threads: should you get the Yamaha YAS-280? The community’s answer is strikingly unanimous. Rather than
Yamaha YBS-480 Review: Intermediate Baritone (Low A)
The Yamaha YBS-480 is Yamaha’s intermediate-pro baritone (low A): the reference for anyone playing seriously in a big band or
Yamaha YSS-475 II Review: Intermediate Soprano Saxophone
The Yamaha YSS-475 II is a straight intermediate/semi-pro soprano: the “for years” choice if you want to play soprano seriously.
Yamaha YTS-480 Review: Intermediate Tenor Saxophone
The Yamaha YTS-480 is Yamaha’s intermediate tenor: the natural step above the YTS-280, with more tonal colour and better finish.
Yamaha YTS-280 Review: The Student Tenor Benchmark?
The Yamaha YTS-280 is the benchmark student tenor — the B♭ counterpart to the famous YAS-280 alto. For the dark,
Yamaha YAS-480 Review: Intermediate Alto Saxophone
The Yamaha YAS-480 is Yamaha’s intermediate alto: the natural step above the YAS-280, with more tonal colour and better finish,