Best Sellers
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Best Sellers in Band and Orchestra - Saxophones
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Yamaha YAS-23 Alto Saxophone
Built with a clear-baked epoxy lacquer, nickel-plated keys, and all yellow brass neck, body, and bell, the Yamaha YAS-23 Alto Saxophone is a formidable entry in the world of entry-level woodwind instruments. Built with a host of features associated with more expensive models like leather pads with wool felt and Front F auxiliary keys, the YAS-23 is as comfortable on a marching band practice field as it is in a jazz club. The predecessor to Yamaha's current student model, this sax's place as a discontinued instrument makes it much more affordable and a great choice for starter musicians. - 2
Selmer Bundy II Alto Saxophone
The Selmer Bundy II Alto Saxophone is generally considered an excellent beginner or student-level alto saxophone. - 3
Yamaha YTS-23 Tenor Saxophone
The YTS-23 is the discontinued predecessor to Yamaha's current student model, the YTS-26.
Years of production: 1990s-ca. 2010
Features: Yellow brass neck/body/bell, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, leather pads with wool felt, plastic tone boosters, nickel-plated keys, polyester key buttons, Front F auxiliary keys - 5
Yamaha YAS-200ADII Alto Saxophone
The YAS-200AD is the predecessor of Yamaha's YAS-23 student model. The second generation features an improved neck receiver.
Features: Yellow brass neck/body/bell, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, leather pads with wool felt, plastic tone boosters, nickel-plated keys, Front F auxiliary keys - 7
Yamaha YAS-52 Alto Saxophone
The YAS-52 is the discontinued predecessor to Yamaha's current YAS-475. The YAS-52 was intended as an intermediate, transitory model for advanced beginners.
Features: Yellow brass neck/body/bell, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, leather pads with wool felt, plastic tone boosters, nickel-plated keys, Front F auxiliary keys - 9
Yamaha YTS-26 Standard Tenor Saxophone
Built on specifications of their higher-end models using more cost-effective techniques and materials, the YAS-26 is designed for students and beginners.
Features: Yellow brass neck/body/bell, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, leather pads with wool felt, plastic tone boosters, nickel-plated keys, polyester key buttons, Front F auxiliary keys - 12
Yamaha YTS-62III Professional Tenor Saxophone
Based on the specifications of the company's original flagship 62 series, the YTS-62 is Yamaha's most popular professional series tenor saxophone.
The third generation features a slighter bore through the neck intended to produce better response and control.
Years of production: ca. 2010-present
Features: Annealed yellow brass neck/body/bell, hand-engraved bell, Yamaha G1H mouthpiece, plastic tone boosters, tilting-style low Bb spatula keys, polyester key buttons, Front F and High F# auxiliary keys - 13
Yamaha YTS-52 Tenor Saxophone
The YTS-52 is an intermediate tenor saxophone and is the predecessor to Yamaha's current YTS-475 model.
Features: Tilting style spatula keys, tapered pivot screws, adjustable key guard felts, baked epoxy lacquer, engraved bell - 14
Yamaha YTS-82ZII Custom Z Tenor Saxophone
Crafted on the design of classic Yamaha 62 models, the YTS-82Z is a part of the company's professional Custom Z series.
The second generation features a one-piece hand engraved bell, V1 neck, and adjustable Front F key.
Years of production: 2012-present
Features: French brass neck/body/bell, annealed neck, Yamaha Custom G1 Neck, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, leather pads with wool felt, plastic tone boosters, blue steel springs, polyester key buttons, adjustable Front F and High F# auxiliary keys - 15
Yamaha YTS-62 Tenor Saxophone
Based on the specifications of the company's original flagship 62 series, the YTS-62 is Yamaha's most popular professional series tenor saxophone.
Years of production: ca. 1990-2000
Features: Annealed yellow brass neck/body/bell, hand-engraved bell, Yamaha G1 mouthpiece, leather pads with wool felt, plastic tone boosters, tilting-style low Bb spatula keys, polyester key buttons, Front F and High F# auxiliary keys - 19
Yamaha YAS-62III Professional Alto Saxophone
Conceived as a professional instrument available at an affordable price point, the YAS-62 is based on Yamaha's well-known 61 line. The saxophone implements professional elements such as tilting low Bb spatula keys, refined key shape, and annealed brass for denser material and clearer tone.
The third generation features a slimmer neck designed to more easily attain consistent tone.
Years of production:1979-present
Features: Yellow brass neck/body/bell, hand-engraved bell, Yamaha AS4C mouthpiece, leather pads with wool felt, polyester tone buttons, Front F auxiliary keys - 20
Yamaha YAS-82Z Custom Z Alto Saxophone
Based on the scale of the original Yamaha 62 models, the Custom Z series combines high-quality construction and materials with modern production with the aim of recreating classic saxophones.
Years of production: 2003-present
Features: Custom G1 neck, annealed French brass bell/neck/body, mother of pearl keys, Yamaha 4CM, leather/wool felt pads, plastic tone boosters, engraved bell, - 22
Yamaha YTS-62II Tenor Saxophone
Based on the specifications of the company's original flagship 62 series, the YTS-62 is Yamaha's most popular professional series tenor saxophone.
The second generation featured a redesigned neck and octave key, silicon-treated leather pads, and blue steel needle strings.
Years of production: ca. 1990-2000
Features: Annealed yellow brass neck/body/bell, hand-engraved bell, Yamaha G1H mouthpiece, plastic tone boosters, tilting-style low Bb spatula keys, polyester key buttons, Front F and High F# auxiliary keys - 25
Yamaha YSS-475II Intermediate Soprano Saxophone
The second generation of the YSS-475 series features upgraded components based on elements of the Custom EX series.
Years of production: ca. 2010-present
Features: Custom spatula, laser engraved bell, yellow brass neck/body/bell, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, blue steel needle springs, welded mounting, leather and wool felt pad, plastic tone boosters - 26
Yamaha YAS-82ZII Custom Z Alto Saxophone
Based on the scale of the original Yamaha 62 models, the Custom Z series combines high-quality construction and materials with modern production with the aim of recreating classic saxophones.
The second generation features an adjustable Front F key, metal resonators, V1 neck and one-piece bell.
Years of production: 2013-present
Features: Custom G1 neck, annealed French brass bell/neck/body, mother of pearl keys, Yamaha 4CM, leather/wool felt pads, plastic tone boosters, engraved bell, - 27
Yamaha YSS-475 Soprano Saxophone
The YSS-475 was Yamaha's intermediate level saxophone in production during the 2000s.
Features: Custom spatula, yellow brass neck/body/bell, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, blue steel needle springs, welded mounting, leather and wool felt pad, plastic tone boosters - 28
Yamaha YTS-875EX Custom EX Tenor Saxophone
Based on the specifications of the original Custom 875, the EX series features a slew of improvements including modified key buttons, a Custom E1 neck and a two-point bell brace.
Years of production: ca. 2010-present
Features: handmade neck, French brass body, bell and key, mother of pearl buttons, gold baked epoxy lacquer, hand-engraved bell, high F# key, Yamaha 4CM mouthpiece, blue steel needle springs, leather pads and plastic tone boosters. - 31
Yamaha YTS-480 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone
The YTS-480 is designed as an intermediate model for beginners/students to transition into a higher-quality model. The saxophone features a neck based on the specifications of Yamaha's professional YTS-62 series.
Features: Yellow brass neck/body/bell, annealed neck, hand-engraved bell, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, leather pads with wool felt, plastic tone boosters, nickel-plated keys, polyester key buttons, Front F and High F# auxiliary keys - 36
Yamaha YAS-200AD Alto Saxophone
The YAS-200AD is the predecessor of Yamaha's YAS-23 student model and features power-forged keys, adjustable key guard felts and tapered pivot screws.
Features: Yellow brass neck/body/bell, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, leather pads with wool felt, plastic tone boosters, nickel-plated keys, Front F auxiliary keys - 47
Yamaha YAS-475 Alto Saxophone
The YAS-475 was intended as an intermediate model featuring a redesigned neck, silicon-treated leather, and a tilting style low Bb spatula key.
Features: Yellow brass neck/body/bell, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, leather pads with wool felt, plastic tone boosters, nickel-plated keys, Front F auxiliary keys - 49
Yamaha YAS-62 Alto Saxophone
Conceived as a professional instrument available at an affordable price point, the YAS-62 is based on Yamaha's well-known 61 line. The saxophone implements professional elements such as tilting low Bb spatula keys, refined key shape, and annealed brass for denser material and clearer tone.
Years of production:1979-present
Features: Yellow brass neck/body/bell, hand-engraved bell, Yamaha AS4C mouthpiece, leather pads with wool felt, polyester tone buttons, Front F auxiliary keys - 62
Yamaha YTS-82Z Tenor Saxophone
Crafted on the design of classic Yamaha 62 models, the YTS-82Z is a part of the company's professional Custom Z series. The YTS-82Z features a hydro-formed two piece bell and the body is comprised of a lightweight brass alloy.
Features: French brass neck/body/bell, annealed neck, Yamaha Custom G1 Neck, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, leather pads with wool felt, plastic tone boosters, blue steel springs, polyester key buttons, Front F and High F# auxiliary keys - 65
Yamaha YAS-82ZB Custom Z Alto Saxophone
Based on the scale of the original Yamaha 62 models, the Custom Z series combines high-quality construction and materials with modern production with the aim of recreating classic saxophones.
Years of production: 2003-present
Features: Custom G1 neck, annealed French brass bell/neck/body, mother of pearl keys, Yamaha 4CM, leather/wool felt pads, plastic tone boosters, engraved bell, Front F auxiliary key - 93
Yamaha YAS-62IIS Alto Saxophone
Conceived as a professional instrument available at an affordable price point, the YAS-62 is based on Yamaha's well-known 61 line. The saxophone implements professional elements such as tilting low Bb spatula keys, refined key shape, and annealed brass for denser material and clearer tone.
The second generation featured a professional neck receiver for a more consistent tone.
The 62-IIS model features a silver-plated finish.
Years of production:1979-present
Features: Yellow brass neck/body/bell, hand-engraved bell, Yamaha AS4C mouthpiece, leather pads with wool felt, polyester tone buttons, Front F auxiliary keys
