Saxophones Early model Yamaha alto YAS-32

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Any YAS-32 owners around? Some advice sought please.

I have been offered a vgc YAS-32 by a reputable second hand horn seller, p/x for my YAS-25.
It is an early PL model with a 00XXX s/n, and nickel plated keys. Said to be playing without an issue, good pads and mechanics.

I replaced my YTS-25 with a YTS-32 because I was impressed by its tone - richer and fuller than the 25. Does the YAS-32 also have a richer tone than the YAS-25? My YTS-32 is an early second generation non-PL model without a tilting table or adjustable thumb rest; the YAS-32 is a first generation PL model ~1980's. With the nickel keywork it looks like a 23 (I didn't know the 32s had nickel option).

It was £725 down to £650, p/x the YAS-25 and it will be £400. I'm sure I could get more on eBay but it's a hassle and there are several 25s sitting there at present.

I may be able to get a 7-day trial which is probably the best bet, and see and hear for myself if the difference is worth it. Any thoughts welcome.

 
Get a Soprano.

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Try it. Nothing like a matching pair. 😉
I'll speak to him tomorrow regarding the trial he offered.

I wasn't after another or replacement alto as I concentrate on tenor but I do enjoy alto especially for home use. To me and others there is a definite tonal difference between the YTS-23/5 and YTS-32, and if this the case for the altos then I'm very tempted, especially with the price.
 
The first YAS-32 I saw and played had goldlaquered body and keys. It arriwed to the music shop where I worked in summer/ august 1978. This was the first "X2" model. Still selling the YAS-61 and YAS-21. I remember the YAS 32 was brighter than, the 61 and 21. Yamaha expanded the saxline , here in Sweden, with a "middle class" sax.

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