It only makes perfect sense then that soloists such as robert van sice, evelyn. Company guide yanagisawa saxophones official website. The company currently manufactures sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones in the united states, yanagisawa. Other materials are used for some mechanical parts and keywork.
Features an active saxophone forum, buy sell trade your sax, saxophone museum, sax teachers and more. In 1951, takutaros son, takanobu yanagisawa followed in his fathers footsteps to build his first prototype saxophone. The world of cnc machines and automation has made its way into saxophone manufacture while the artistry and craftsmanship of the individual has given way, but this is not the case at yanagisawa. We recommend that you have your saxophone inspected and adjusted on a regular basis or at least once every three to four months. That said, we will reopen next week may 12, but all horn or mouthpiece trials will be by appointment to avoid too many in the shop at one time. The as711 by connselmer is a prelude student model and the perfect alto saxophone for beginner players. Get the guaranteed best prices on yanagisawa woodwind accessories at musicians friend. Yanagisawa serial numbers i have an a990 with a 00178xxx serial and its a 1992 so im pretty sure the numbers on that site are legit. Yanagisawa tenor saxes are handmade in japan to the finest standards in the saxophone market.
The serial number will identify the year when it was made but not necessarily identify the model. Unless the saxophone is properly swabbed and cleaned after playing, the pads will quickly begin to show wear. Starting in the late 1960s, yanagisawa exported saxophones sold under various. He loved very much our products for a long time, and advised some improvement points for our saxophones. Please note that some models coexisted so there are a lot of series 500 saxophones misidentified and put for sale by unknowing sellers as 800 or 900 because they coexisted with model. It sounds and plays very much like a selmer mark vi soprano, for a fraction of the cost. Learn piano by ear sheet music made by for 5 parts. Although many other processes are involved in the manufacture of yanagisawa saxophones, we hope this tour was enlightening. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The awo1 alto and two1 tenor saxophones are yanagisawas upgraded replacements for the famous 901 series, featuring newly designed front f keys, palm keys, and spatula keys, making the saxophone more ergonomic.
Invented by the belgian clarinetist adolph sax in 1846, the saxophones that. Yanagisawa saxophone replacement parts and accessories. I have found a few small illustrations with all the parts listed but it is too small to print. A400 172142 prima alto saxophone with hard case used jp fs.
Also, there are retailers like amazon, walmart where you could buy it. Yanagisawa saxophones overview with snake davis youtube. Every saxophone is literally made by hand by skilled craftsman who take pride in their work. Yanagisawa alto saxes are handmade in japan to the finest standards in the saxophone market.
Most horns come with lacklustre mpcs, leaving the buyer to find their own preferred mpc. The yanagisawa s901 is the first level of professional soprano sax that the company makes, and comprises of a lacquered brass, handengraved. During the 60s and 70s, yanagisawa developed and built new models of saxophones including the model b6 bari saxophone and the s6 soprano saxophone, the first ever of their type to be built in japan. Please find attached the parts diagrams for the jupiter jas567 alto saxophone. Saxophones year of manufacture for my yanagisawa soprano. The instruments are recognized as artistlevel saxophones crafted by highly skilled artisans who work with the most technologically advanced tools and machinery to produce every detail of every saxophone. Yanagisawa s902 bronze soprano saxophone with case. The design that made them a real contender was the 990 series, and the most popular part of that line was the 992. Click here to view all available yanagisawa soprano models. Presenting a tenor for the player with higher aspirations. Free saxophone sheet music download pdf or print on. Of course, all the fundamentals are there like you expect with yanagisawa. Bb soprano saxophone, lacquered brass, front f key, improved palm and spatula keys, handengraved bell, woodshell case, mouthpiece y37075 yanagisawa s heritage of instrument making in japan goes back to 1893.
Yanagisawa s first saxophone was produced in 1954, but they did not attempt a professional instrument until 1978 with the 880 series. They have been replaced with the new wo series sopranos. This horn has a great tone that is medium bright with some complexity to it. Please note that some models coexisted so there are a lot of series 500 saxophones misidentified and put for sale by unknowing sellers as 800 or 900 because they coexisted with model 500 a cheaper students model and have similar serial numbers. Yanagisawas first saxophone was produced in 1954, but they did not attempt a professional instrument until 1978 with the 880 series. Jan 23, 2012 this is the best resource to find about your yanagisawa models. Aw010 clear lacquer aw010s silver plate aw020 bronze. After 4 years yamaha yas 275 i decided to buy a more highquality instrument. Lost motion is eliminated and smooth octavekey action.
The 10 best alto saxophones for beginner and intermediate. Along with yamaha they are one of the leading manufacturers of saxophones in their country of origin. Make offer brand new yanagisawa soprano saxophone swo2 in bronze ships free worldwide yanagisawa s6 soprano saxophone that. Jan 06, 2020 the as711 by connselmer is a prelude student model and the perfect alto saxophone for beginner players. It seems all their other soprano, alto, bari horns come highly regarded, but not so much the tenors. We yanagisawa team tremendous appreciate his effort to propagated yanagisawa saxophones as an ambassador for a long time. A saxophone quartet featuring two altos, one tenor. Can someone with knowledge and experience characterize the yanagisawa tenors. Yanagisawa model a6 professional alto saxophone sn 47901914 gorgeous. Yanagisawa aw010aw020 professional alto saxophone products. Are they really worthy competition to contemporary offerings from yamaha, selmer, keilwerth. They are a small factory blending old world craftsmanship with modern design and performance.
These legendary brands have earned a legacy of respect unparalleled by any other builders. But click here to see our current selection of alto saxophones. You can also choose from brass yanagisawa saxophone, as well as from eb, bb yanagisawa saxophone, and whether yanagisawa saxophone is box. Yanagisawa for sale in uk 68 secondhand yanagisawas. Yanagisawa s superb ergonomic keywork is second to none and has earned. It is the culmination of a quest for an ideal embodied in the precision of its scale and the balance of its tonal palette. Yanagisawa s6 soprano saxophone mark vi on a budget.
Yanagisawas superb ergonomic keywork is second to none and has earned the loyalty and respect of professionals the world over. The yas26 combines stateoftheart production expertise with design elements of yamaha professional and custom saxophones. Yanagisawa instruments have won the highest praise of many of the worlds most discerning and celebrated musicians. The best thing to do would be to contact your dealer or place where you bought your yanagisawa saxophone. Before 1980 the 3rd and 4th digit of the serial number represents the year of manufacture. Most yanagisawa woodwind accessories are eligible for free shipping. Yanagisawa made its 902 and 992 series saxophones with the high copper alloy. If you will need or you are already looking for replacement parts for your saxophone you dont have to worry. Jupiter jas567 alto saxophone parts diagrams normans. Yanagisawa makes the highest quality professional saxophones on the market today. This beautiful yanagisawa s6 soprano saxophone is basically an exact reproduction of a selmer mark vi soprano saxophone, made in japan by one of the best saxophone makers in the world. Production process yanagisawa saxophones official website. New condition soprano sax 901 yanagisawawith a quality alto saxophone mouthpiece that provides power, projection and brightness in sound take yanagisawa saxophone 0.
Also selmer, i wanted to choose between yamaha and yanagisawa. Yanagisawa saxophone for sale in uk view 25 bargains. Yanagisawa alto saxophone wo series elite model brass goldlacquer finish model. Mel martin has passed away on the november 16, 2017. The wo tenor sets itself apart with unparalleled resonance and projection. Currently our factory engages about 100 employees in the entire instrumentmaking process. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone. Yanagisawa only makes saxophones and their quality control is so good that every saxophones plays straight out of the box impeccable factory setup. Since their founding in 1896 yanagisawa has held true to a singular passion. The earlier yanagisawa altos are my favorites for tone quality, because they have a bit more character to the sound, and are not purely clear and round.
They are a specialty manufacture of professional handmade saxophones. They are a small factory blending old world craftsmanship with. View and download yamaha saxophones owners manual online. Yanagisawa hard rubber soprano saxophone mouthpiece. Yanagisawa sax catalogs pdf results 1 to 1 of 1 thread. Within that wartime setting, tokutaros repair shop soon evolved into an instrument factory. The result is an entrylevel instrument that delivers the response, intonation and tone needed to help developing musicians achieve success. Alto saxophone2, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone. Why buy from sax alley according to colorado state authorities, we are allowed to reopen as long as we are able to keep under 10 people in the shop at a time. The professional models are designed with a lighter weight construction to increase ease of play and response. Where can i try yanagisawa tenors in south eastern francenorthwest italy. December 2014 yanagisawas 2nd generation pro level soprano saxophone with some notes on the s900. Yanagisawa sax catalogs pdf very interesting yanagisawa, look.
The standard awo1two1 come in a lacquered brass finish with an engraved design on the bell, and feature white shell buttons on the. Buy yanagisawa tenor saxophones and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Unfollow yanagisawa saxophone to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Yanagisawa hard rubber baritone saxophone mouthpiece.
Wow the list can go on and on and on, as there are so many parts on a saxophone and then there are the accessories that can be included with a saxophone like reeds, neckstraps, cases, reed holders, reed cutters, neck pouches, stands,etc,etc, and thats not including all the mouthpieces and necks one can. The yanagisawa b901 is one of the most amazing values in the industry. Serial number ranges by model full serial number chart. The same cannot be said for any other saxophone manufacturer. Downbeat premieres yanagisawa artist mike caseys new track west end. Saxophones unknown yanagisawa alto sax cafesaxophone forum. A wide variety of yanagisawa saxophone options are available to you, such as sweet. I have been searching for a larger illustration of the sax and its parts. The awo1 alto and two1 tenor saxophones are yanagisawa s upgraded replacements for the famous 901 series, featuring newly designed front f keys, palm keys, and spatula keys, making the saxophone more ergonomic. The body features a yellow brass finish with clear lacquer and is especially designed for students to learn accurate and comfortable hand positioning and key fingering techniques. Few people probably know this but the body metal is typically only around 0. Adams musical instruments, concert percussion, slagwerk, schlagzeug, are the choice of worldclass soloists, orchestras, composers, and educators alike because the craftsmanship, sound quality, and technical innovations are the highest quality specifications in the world making them truly worldclass instruments. The saxophone is a family of woodwind instruments usually made of brass and played with a. Comes in snug leather carry case with hard rubber stock std no 5 mpc one of the best in the industry.
The pads as well as certain other parts are wear items. I am particularly interested in your assessment of the t880s and newer 900, 990. After some tests between different manufacturers, ua. With a portfolio of many brands, connselmer is the leading manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments for student, amateur, and professional use. This affordable option for students is an entrylevel alto. Recommended saxophone repertoire alto saxophone level iii pdf. We have sold all of our s9 based stock and have no more available. Yanagisawa tenors not only does youtube compress the audio, but most cameras do that too, so your original video or recording starts out compressed from the gitgo. I am also including a good quality yanagisawa ebonite mouthpiece with rovner ligature, a good quality hercules stand and silk cleaning pullthrough.
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