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Are Yanagisawa saxophones good?

Are Yanagisawa saxophones good?

Yanagisawa has always been known for their craftsmanship, reliability and value. They are among the best saxophones in the world and are also the best BUILT saxophones in the world having perfected the art of manufacturing a saxophone by providing unparalleled consistency.

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Who is the best soprano saxophone player?

John Coltrane His version of “My Favourite Things” is probably the most famous soprano saxophone recording in jazz.

How much is a soprano sax worth?

The cheapest soprano saxophone you will find is around $200, the most expensive you will find will be just under $5,000, so there are many saxophones in between that large cost gap.

What is the rarest saxophone?

Meet the soprillo saxophone The soprillo, or sopranissimo, saxophone is also a rare instrument. At 33cm long, its highest note is an octave above a soprano saxophone and the corresponding key is positioned in the mouthpiece.

What is the best sounding saxophone?

Here are the best alto saxophones 2021:

  • Yamaha YAS-280 – Best for High School Students.
  • Mendini by Cecilio MAS-L – Best Cheap Alto Saxophone.
  • Jean Paul AS-400 – Best for the Serious Student.
  • Conn-Selmer AS711 – Best Durable for Beginners.
  • Yamaha YAS-480 – Best Intermediate Alto Sax on a Budget.

Who plays the soprano saxophone?

While not as popular as the alto and tenor saxes in jazz, the soprano saxophone has played a role in its evolution. Greats of the jazz soprano sax include 1930s virtuoso Sidney Bechet, 1950s innovator Steve Lacy, and, beginning with his landmark 1960 album My Favorite Things, John Coltrane.

Who popularized the soprano saxophone?

Steve Lacy
Steve Lacy, 69, Who Popularized the Soprano Saxophone.

How much can I get for a used saxophone?

Your modern student saxophone is worth around $100-$400 if you sell it on Craigslist or eBay, but you will have to compete with cheap, shiny new versions of these instruments. You could also try consigning it with a local music store, if you still have a local music store.

Why are soprano saxophones so expensive?

Some saxophones are based off very old designs while others are the result of many years of prototypes and testing with world class artists. The cost of R&D has to be built into the price. A huge part of the cost is labor. Even instruments that have machine stamped parts must still be assembled by trained workers.

What is the most expensive saxophone in the world?

This little glass saxophone, is plated with 2.82 onces of gold, and has 10, 2 carat diamonds adorning its “keys”. Apparently it took 65 hours to create, and is estimated to be worth over $60,000.

What is the smallest saxophone in the world?

sopranissimo saxophone
The sopranissimo saxophone (also known as the piccolo or soprillo saxophone) is the smallest member of the saxophone family. It is pitched in B♭, one octave above the soprano saxophone.