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With a design based on the Pro and Custom series saxes and features a warm tone, accurate intonation and quick response. The 475II is also lightweight and durable for any advancing player. |
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Custom style Bb spatula on this Yamaha YSS-475II Intermediate Soprano Saxophone facilitates correct technique and increases comfort. Adjustable thumb rest for comfortable hand and fingering position. High F# key for more alternate fingerings and a true high F#. Body taper improves intonation and provides optimal air flow. Lower vent tube reduces noise on lower vent key action. Key post rib plate with improved protection for greater durability. Lighter, more comfortable keys. Bullet point headless pivot screws for easy adjustment. Laser engraving for sharp looks. |
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16 found helpful, 4 found unhelpful.
Plays like a Yamaha, and certainly an Intermediate
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by Ben D.
11/27/2007 1:18:21 PM
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Musical Experience:
Professional
Style of music:
"Jazz" etc.
Hometown
Toronto
I got this horn about a year ago out of desperate need for a soprano, and not having enough cash for a pricier horn. I've used it with some success as a double, but it has some frustrating characteristics. I play a Mark VI tenor, and I wasn't expecting this horn to live up to that of course, but for me even with considerable shedding on the horn it falls short of being useable professionally. The resonance is pretty dead; it takes a pretty open mouthpiece / hard reed combination to get any real sound out of the thing. Keep in mind that I like a focused but full sound, and folks using baffled and/or smaller tipped mouthpieces might have better results. Also there intonation is good for an intermediate, but tough to tame. I found it more "in tune" than a vintage Selmer sop, but harder to manipulate, and therefore pretty hard to play in tune...close but just bad enough to be uncomfortable. I also have some issues with gurgling (unstable) notes that may or may not be able to me resolved in a repair shop. In general, it seems like I have to put way to much energy into the horn for what I get back. This horn would probably be good for students and doublers wanting a more "classical" sound from a soprano (it has a pretty even response for an intermediate horn), but if you are looking for something to be a substitute for a Pro horn, I’d say don't bother its not even close.
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29 found helpful, 4 found unhelpful.
Bright and responsive, and easy to control
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by West Imboden
12/11/2006 11:45:15 PM
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Musical Experience:
7 years in band and with private lessons
Style of music:
Jazz, Classical, anything that comes my way
Hometown
California
It's getting close to christmas now, so it's been almost a year that I've had this saxophone. It has not ceased to amaze me! The key layout is very easy on the hands. The sound is bright, but the more you play it, the easier it becomes to make it bright, or dark and rich. It depends on the sound that you want, but this sax can handle it with ease. I have found the entire range of notes and their tones to be very easy to control. I have had absolutely no trouble whatsoever on the upkeep of this horn. It's a solid and reliable horn through and through.
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