Saxophones How much is a Yamaha YAS280 worth

[JazzMatt]

Thank you very much. Some people suggest using lighter fluid to clean the pads. Should I wait to see what the technicians say before I dabble in that direction first? If I don’t have to get a complete overhaul I’d rather not since it is quite costly.

The instrument is actually not smelling too bad lately. It’s improved substantially. Like chalk and cheese difference.

More chalk than cheese I hope

I'm really jealous... I'd love an SML Rev D alto but they don't come up for sale too often over here

 

[Nikki]

More chalk than cheese I hope

I'm really jealous... I'd love an SML Rev D alto but they don't come up for sale too often over here

Hahaha. No definitely more chalk than cheese. Cute.

 

[Nikki]

Check this used SML on eBay. Even used they appear to still be valuable. I have seen other ones at a much higher price than I would have thought but then again, I purchased my 20 year alto in 1973 for $400 and that was a lot of money back then.

SML Gold Medal Tenor Saxophone Ready to Play"great big sound" | eBay

 

[JazzMatt]

Check this used SML on eBay. Even used they appear to still be valuable. I have seen other ones at a much higher price than I would have thought but then again, I purchased my 20 year alto in 1973 for $400 and that was a lot of money back then.

SML Gold Medal Tenor Saxophone Ready to Play"great big sound" | eBay

Thanks... typically my saxophone purchasing budget is currently at £0. I may need to offload an alto to create space for a new one too :-(

 

[Nikki]

Thanks... typically my saxophone purchasing budget is currently at £0. I may need to offload an alto to create space for a new one too :-(

I’m sorry JazzMatt. I probably shouldn’t tease you like that then. lol