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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.

Harboring dreams of becoming a concert flautist or the next Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull)? The Gemeinhardt 2SP Student Flute will fit the bill. Gemeinhardt is the world’s largest maker of flutes and piccolos, so players can rest assured that this instrument has been engineered and manufactured with quality in mind, but at a price point comfortable for beginners.

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

The Selmer Bundy II Alto Saxophone is generally considered an excellent beginner or student-level 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

The Yamaha YFL-222 Standard Offset G C-Foot Flute brings clutch features from the beginner's series like a silver-plated nickel silver body and keys with the addition of easier-playing closed holes for newcomers.

• Body: Nickel silver with undercut embouchure


• Keys: French-style nickel silver with closed holes and pointed key arms


• Other Features: Key of C, neoprene key bumpers, footjoint alignment marking, stainless steel spring

The Yamaha YTR‑2335 Standard Student Bb Trumpet pairs the precision and quality of Japanese craftsmanship with the affordability of an entry model for a winning combination. Crisp, articulate, and full of character, the YTR-2335's pressure-formed tubing ensures smooth airflow and reduced resistance for consistent response and a laser-mended bell which seriously cuts back on unwanted vibration. Very reasonable in its used prices, these are ideal for those starting out in the world of trumpet.

One of the most popular models in production, the Bach 180S37 Stradivarius Series Bb Trumpet sports a medium-large bore and single-piece bell for balanced, open tone.

• Body: Silver-plated single-piece yellow brass bell, monel pistons, #25 lead pipe


• Bore: 0.459" medium-large with #37 bell size


• Other Features: First slide thumb saddle, third slide adjustable rod stop, Bach 7C mouthpiece

The Bach TR300 Student Trumpet represents a classic design that students for decades have turned to as a reliable model that offers plenty of quality and won't break the bank. Tuned to the Bb, the TR300 has been a standard-bearing model for decades, existing in various iterations since the 1980s and ready for years of consistent use.

The Yamaha YFL-221 Student Flute offers that first step for beginners to take the plunge into the woodwind family with a quality build that will last into your intermediate years. Comprised of silver-plated nickel in the headjoint, body, and footjoint, the YFL-221 even, mellifluent character is complemented by a stronger post design, neoprene bumpers, and easily manipulated adjustment screws for a strong instrument that has plenty of tone to match. Comes in the key of C.

F.E. Olds manufactured brass instruments out of Los Angeles (and later Fullerton), CA from the early 1900s to 1979. The Ambassador Series of coronets, trumpets and trombones was developed in 1948 and ran throughout the company's history as one of the most iconic products.

Prices for the Ambassador Coronet vary significantly depending on the era it was made. Pre-1960s instruments made in Los Angeles are the most highly sought after, while those in the 1960s are valued slightly lower. From the late 1960s onward production shifted to mass-produced student models and quality declined. These instruments are worth less than earlier models. 

The King Student Model 601 Bb Trumpet offers the bright, brassy tone that makes this instrument so distinctive in a package (and price tag) tailor-made for newer players. Sporting pro features like a rose brass leadpipe, stainless steel pistons, and clear lacquered yellow brass body, the combination of reliable construction and attainable price range is the ideal one-two punch for a beginner starting out.

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

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

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

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

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

The Yamaha YCL-200AD Bb Advantage Clarinet is built with a wood-like resin compound through the barrel and 65mm length for an easier time learning the instrument and an attainable price tag.

• Body: Matte ABS resin in the barrel, body, and bell


• Keys: 17 keys and 6 rings in nickel plating with Boehm fingering system


• Bore: Molded with straight tone holes and tapered undercut


• Other Features: Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, 65mm barrel length, synthetic Valentino pads, fixed thumb rest

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

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

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

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