Is Yamaha YAS 26 good?

Not only easy to play, this Yamaha saxophone is dependable, with excellent intonation and a great sound. The YAS26 features the build quality of more advanced models while remaining at a low price point, making it the perfect instrument to start on.

When was Yamaha YAS 23 made?

For reasons that have never been clear, their first student model was not released until 1971. This saxophone was called the YAS-21, and only lasted until 1979. These saxophones were the essential DNA that the 23 would take from and build off of when they hit the scene in 1980. Enter the YAS-23.

What is a good intermediate alto saxophone?

Best Alto Saxphones

Yamaha YAS-280 Student Saxophone – Best Saxophone for Intermediate Players.
Mendini by Cecilio MAS-L – Cheapest Saxophone.
Jean Paul AS-400 – Best Saxophone for Beginners.
Kaizer Alto Saxophone.
Yamaha YAS-480 – Best Budget Intermediate Sax.

Where are Jean Paul saxophones manufactured?

China
As part of their commitment to affordability, Jean Paul have made a nice compromise here: the instruments are made in China (where manufacturing costs are famously much lower than North America or Europe) but are then checked over by a saxophone technician in the US before being sent out to the end customer.

Are all Yamaha YAS 23 made in Japan?

They are made in Japan and assembled in the USA. SOME new models are made in Japan. If they have an A after the serial number OR have ASSEMBLED IN USA under the serial number, it’s made in Japan and assembled in the USA.

Are Vito saxophones good?

Both Yanagisawa and Yamaha of Japan also produced a number of Vito Saxophones. These instruments are generally regarded as being of good quality and sound. For a number of reasons, Vito Saxes are considered to be among the best available for the student saxophonist.

Is Yamaha made in China good?

“I read on the internet that Chinese Yamaha instruments are no good”. This is simply not true. The Yamaha band instruments that are made in China are made with the exact same standards, materials, tooling, and quality control as the instruments that were made in Japan, USA, Indonesia, Malaysia, etc.