Introduction Hi! :)

[altotude]

Hello everyone!

I am super new to the sax, and while I have researched more into them than I should be doing right now, I have not yet actually picked up a saxophone; preposterous I know (I have ADHD, so I like to wait a handful of weeks before taking the plunge on a big purchase to ensure it is definitely not at impulse.) I am currently eyeing up a Yamaha YAS-280 as my introductory sax, though.

Thought I would make an account here and check out the community while I think things over; so far it seems very chill and welcoming. :>

 

[Jeanette]

Welcome to the café, take your time finding your way around, any questions do ask. 🙂

Jx

 

[Tenor Viol]

Hello, welcome. Yamahas are highly regarded. Do feel free to chat and ask questions - plenty of people will be willing to assist. Depending on where you live, people may be prepared to meet up.

 

[mizmar]

YAS-280

That was my gateway drug... But, for me, it was an impuls buy. No research, little contemplation, on the way home I got off the bus, walked into the shop, bought it, got on the next bus.
Nice, dependable, place to start.

 

[MikeMorrell]

Welcome to the café, @altotude!

It's not at all 'preposterous' to take your time before buying a first sax! As others have said, Yamaha's are highly regarded. But feel free to ask for advice/tips. Re, for example, rent first and (maybe) buy later schemes, new vs. used saxes, etc.

 

[hedgehog]

Welcome to the Café. That seems like a good plan.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Big welcome to the Cafe

(I have ADHD, so I like to wait a handful of weeks before taking the plunge on a big purchase to ensure it is definitely not at impulse.)

Don't worry, plenty of us here.

Thought I would make an account here and check out the community

Good idea, we have a great community here, feel free to. chat.

 

[DeSaxo]

Welcome. If it is any guide, I bought a YTS 275 and have been very pleased with it (for almost 10 years).

 

[altotude]

Hey everyone! Thanks for the supportive messages and ideas, i’ll keep these in mind when looking at different listing sites nearer the time so see if there’s any bargains 🙂