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I'd sent @Colin the Bear a link to some Yamaha ads and he spotted this one, but isn't one he's after. So it's actually Colin's interesting find!
I remembered @Di in France loves her Tenor 880 but wondered if anyone owns or has played the alto version.
It's the Pro version of the 800 series, the 800 itself being intermediate.
This one is being sold by a sax tutor who says it's in great playing condition but not so good cosmetically, "a bit battered" and needs a new neck cork.
The ad reads...
"Yanagisawa Alto Saxophone model 880. It's about 30 years old. Good playing condition. Many scratches and a few dents. Lacquer wear, cork needs replacing. Lovely, sweet sound and easy altissimo. Comes with a lovely black case. Buy with confidence, I'm a professional woodwind player and teacher based in Chester."
Tom, the seller, advised further when I asked for details:
"I bought this sax about 10 years ago from Ken Sage, a retired music teacher in North Wales.
It has been my secondary sax which I used mainly in theatre shows ( small pits etc). My son has been playing on it for the last three years until I got him a brand new Yamaha 62.
It looks a bit battered but plays perfectly. All the pads are fine and seal very well, bottom notes are very easy to play and the action is so smooth.
The cork on the neck needs replacing."
Still, for a player's horn what could be better than buying from a player/teacher whose whole family plays sax...
Photo courtesy Chester Saxophone, Clarinet & Flute School | Music Teacher | Lessons | England where you'll find Tom's contact details.
If you do buy it, please consider a donation to Pete's charity here.
I remembered @Di in France loves her Tenor 880 but wondered if anyone owns or has played the alto version.
It's the Pro version of the 800 series, the 800 itself being intermediate.
This one is being sold by a sax tutor who says it's in great playing condition but not so good cosmetically, "a bit battered" and needs a new neck cork.
The ad reads...
"Yanagisawa Alto Saxophone model 880. It's about 30 years old. Good playing condition. Many scratches and a few dents. Lacquer wear, cork needs replacing. Lovely, sweet sound and easy altissimo. Comes with a lovely black case. Buy with confidence, I'm a professional woodwind player and teacher based in Chester."
Tom, the seller, advised further when I asked for details:
"I bought this sax about 10 years ago from Ken Sage, a retired music teacher in North Wales.
It has been my secondary sax which I used mainly in theatre shows ( small pits etc). My son has been playing on it for the last three years until I got him a brand new Yamaha 62.
It looks a bit battered but plays perfectly. All the pads are fine and seal very well, bottom notes are very easy to play and the action is so smooth.
The cork on the neck needs replacing."
Still, for a player's horn what could be better than buying from a player/teacher whose whole family plays sax...
Photo courtesy Chester Saxophone, Clarinet & Flute School | Music Teacher | Lessons | England where you'll find Tom's contact details.
If you do buy it, please consider a donation to Pete's charity here.