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 Re: Mark VI Alto Sax
Author: Hank Lehrer 
Date:   2005-09-29 14:10

Hi,

I'd like to elevate this thread again as I have some new observations on the Mark VI saga and on one of my last posts.

I'm playing a lot more gigs lately and am finally in a position where I can afford to have backup saxes (backup clarinets I have). I have been lucky and my Mark VI alto and tenor have always worked just fine but if I had a problem with either, I'd be dead in the water since local techs are quickly disappearing.

Anyhow, about 20 years ago (between a BA and my current VI) I had a Yamaha YTS 61 and really liked it but could not afford two saxes. Now I have a few extra coins so I picked up a nerly-new Yamaha YTS 475. All I can say is wow!!! This is a Yamaha intermediate tenor and after using it on a couple of jobs plan to search for a YAS 475 or a 62II as an alto backup. The YTS 475 is a little lighter than my VI but gives up nothing in intonation and has a huge voice. The altissimo just pops out.

I've even considered selling off all my Selmers (I've got a Super 80 soprano) and going with Yamaha saxes. I'd pocket a nice piece of change and have new instruments that really play well.

I wonder if in about 2030, will current Yamaha pro saxes become as coveted as older Selmers are now?

HRL



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