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Impressed, with one caveat
I've been playing Alto (Yamaha YAS62) for a few years and bought this economy instrument as a more economic alternative to renting . Even if I did not get on with it after a few months I could resell with a small loss.
For the price this is a very good instrument, I understand it is likely based on Yangisawa soprano. I do not use the supplied mouthpiece (I replaced with Yamaha 6C and a Vandoren no 2 reed).
I found it plays in tune even in high register. The keywork is nice and easy, after slight adjustment of the low C and Eb roller keys. Moving from the Yamaha alto was not too difficult, the main issue I have is adopting a different posture while playing, which is of course not a fault with the instruments ;) The build quality seems good although I believe it would be very easy to bend key arms accidently (I found when adjusting C and Eb), so it needs to be handled with care.
The single real issue I have is that the front F key (aux F) does not work on my sax. The reason is that it doesn't close the B key completely. I cannot see any way that I can adjust it, as it does not seem large enough to do the job... so I have no choice but to use palm keys for high F, which when moving from C , for example is not that fast. For many starter players this may not be a concern. All in all very happy with it.
For the price this is a very good instrument, I understand it is likely based on Yangisawa soprano. I do not use the supplied mouthpiece (I replaced with Yamaha 6C and a Vandoren no 2 reed).
I found it plays in tune even in high register. The keywork is nice and easy, after slight adjustment of the low C and Eb roller keys. Moving from the Yamaha alto was not too difficult, the main issue I have is adopting a different posture while playing, which is of course not a fault with the instruments ;) The build quality seems good although I believe it would be very easy to bend key arms accidently (I found when adjusting C and Eb), so it needs to be handled with care.
The single real issue I have is that the front F key (aux F) does not work on my sax. The reason is that it doesn't close the B key completely. I cannot see any way that I can adjust it, as it does not seem large enough to do the job... so I have no choice but to use palm keys for high F, which when moving from C , for example is not that fast. For many starter players this may not be a concern. All in all very happy with it.
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I am a flute player, new to Sax.
I read reviews etc, but still needed to buy this “blind” without trying it. I also had not played the Sax before so I needed to learn. The instrument turned out to be good, and was not holding me back in any way. It has a good tone, and is in good tune when I use my Vandoren 1.5 gauge reeds. As a flute player I needed how to blow the instrument correctly, but I once I discovered I needed light reeds, it all fell into place. The Sax is now part of my woodwind tools along with flutes, whistles and recorders. It brings a wonderful plaintiff, powerful tone.
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Surprisingly good. Unbalanced set up.
Plays well in tune. Even tone throughout register. Some minor set up issues, but nothing that an experienced player can’t adjust themselves.
I bought this horn on tour during a visit to the Thomann shop and when I got home I continued playing this so much that I eventually replaced my main Yamaha-made soprano with this horn.
I bought this horn on tour during a visit to the Thomann shop and when I got home I continued playing this so much that I eventually replaced my main Yamaha-made soprano with this horn.
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A surprise in relation to its price.
On this saxophone I can say that it is an excellent option for those with a low budget. The position of the keys could probably be better and the bag could be a little bigger and provide a shoulder strap.
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Thomann Antique Sopran Saxophone
Lovely soprano Sax, well made good response and quality. Case is also of good quality
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