Yanagisawa S-991

Description: Brand: Yanagisawa / Instrument Type: Saxophone

Newest Review: ... other sop saxes (particularly Yamaha). The intonation is great and the response fast. One of the major differences between ... more

... sax manufacturers is where and how they place some of the key work. On the Yani the palm keys are a bit quirky and not necessarily to everyone's taste. As a clarinettist I found that they were in a more natural position for me, but pure saxophonists have often commented that they feel a bit awkward. Other differences come in the thumb rest (wonderfully positioned to have minimum effect on resonance) and the octave key with its rounded shape for ease of movement. The Yani S911 is available in the traditional brass ...more

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	S-991 Sopran- Sax Yanagisawa S - 991 Soprano saxophone, high quality brass, two nec ... Last Update 20.12.2009 05:41	£ 2,338.77

S-991 Sopran- Sax
Yanagisawa S - 991 Soprano saxophone, high quality brass, two nec ...

Last Update 20.12.2009 05:41

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Yanagisawa S-991: Me and Yani (485 words)
by - written on 08/08/08 (Very useful, 174 readings)
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There are saxophones and there are SAXOPHONES. The Yanagisawa S911 (or Yani) is a SAXOPHONE! Saxophonists tend to be loyal folk, championing one make of instrument over any other. I'm not such a person, having many different makes of instrument, but my Yani is one of my favourite horns. This horn is a straight soprano (imagine a metal clarinet and you'll not be far off) and is capable of producing the highest notes on the horn having both a top F sharp and a top G key. The horn is an easy-blowing instrument which copes well with a number of styles. It's focussed well and soft in comparison to some other sop saxes (particularly Yamaha). ... Read the complete review

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