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Author: 2cekce ★2017
Date: 2011-04-09 20:53
Hello fellow clarinetists, this is a clarinet unrelated question. since Ive been playing my clarinet for a number of years now, I am now ready to get back on alto sax as a second instrument for playing in my jazz band, I found a used one at a local mom and pop store that I frequent a lot especially for clarinet stuff, and I had the sax teacher play test it. It sounded ok to me and I looked it over and all pads and springs and stuff seem in good working order. The only thing I noticed that it being a Vito model had a yamaha neck on it. My question is will this affect the tuning or intonation. The teacher stated that its not a big issue with saxophones when mixing components of different brands, the component being the neck. and yes the octave keys worked also. I havent purchased it yet.
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Author: jbutler ★2017
Date: 2011-04-09 20:56
It depends. Most of the late model Vito saxophones were made by Yamaha and the same instrument as the YAS23 except with a gold colored lacquer and the Vito stencil on the bell. Your sax teacher should be able to determine if the Vito in question is a Yamaha stencil. If so, then the neck is compatible.
John B
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Author: concertmaster3
Date: 2011-04-10 15:08
Also
Sax players often will buy different necks like clarinet players try different barrels. They don't exchange them as often as we do, but they will use different "aftermarket" equipment on their horns. Yamaha has several different styles that you can try on your instrument, as well as Cannonball saxes. So, you should be in the clear. As long as the instrument sounds good, it should be fine. If the sax teacher thought it was a good fit, I say go for it!
Ron Ford
Woodwind Specialist
Performer/Teacher/Arranger
http://www.RonFordMusic.com
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-04-10 16:00
If it is a Yamaha YAS-23 stencil (you'll notice the large bell keyguard that covers all the lowest four keys if it is), then it's worth getting as these saxes will last for years.
It's probably around 25-30 years old at the most anyway but don't let that put you off, and it's worth spending the money on having fully overhauled. Don't think because it's only on sale for X amount it's not worth spending anything on.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Franklin Liao
Date: 2011-04-10 16:53
I heard people talking about Cannonball sax necks with stones on the show floor of Frankfurt. Curious to know if those serve any purpose come to think of it.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-04-10 16:58
Yeah - there's something else to fall off them!
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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