Our L’Anche Ratings

Here are all the saxophones we’ve assessed using our L’Anche rating method (Sound 30% · Ergonomics 25% · Intonation 20% · Value 15% · Finish 10%).

Alto saxophone

• Yamaha YAS-280 — 4.1/5 (student)
• Yamaha YAS-480 — 4.2/5 (intermediate)
• Trevor James Classic II — 3.9/5 (student)
• Jupiter JAS500 — 3.7/5 (student)

Tenor saxophone

• Yamaha YTS-280 — 4.1/5 (student)
• Yamaha YTS-480 — 4.2/5 (intermediate)

Soprano saxophone

• Yamaha YSS-475 II — 4.0/5 (intermediate)

Baritone saxophone

• Yamaha YBS-480 — 4.1/5 (intermediate)

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