Yamaha YAS275 alto

I have only been playing for 4 months but compared to saxes that I tested and the recommendation of my teacher this was the best choice. It won't let you down. I am alredy planning to get another yamaha (professional) when I get a bit better.

I would recommend to anyone who is starting or a intermediate player.

My young grandson needed a reasonable alto to continue his development, and a Yamaha YAS 275 was chosen. It is a sturdy, well made instrument,and plays very nicely with the supplied (Yamaha 4 C) mouthpiece. It looks good, and of particular importance is the hard case, which offers substantial protection during storage and transit. It is undoubtedly excellent value for money, and although classed as a 'student' instrument, is more than capable of being used for advanced work - (in fact I prefer it in some ways to my Selmer, which is quite a compliment). Although it is possible to buy certain new saxophones for less than the second-hand price of a decent 275, it is well worth looking around and paying a little more for a Yamaha.

i got my yamaha YAS 275 saxophone as a loan for a year from northamptonshire county councill, as i was having lessons with them. i really liked the plastic thumb rest especially when it had been in the car on a really hot or cold day! my friend had a different mossle, and it had a metal one, she was always moaning about it!

if you experience issues with your saxophone and you cant bolw it, check that the pad is over the little hole at the top of the crook. i experienced this issue and lukily, my teacher sorted it out for me.

i am currently having to look at buying a new sax and will definately buy one of the same.

over all this is a really goos saxophone for everyone and i hope this review helps with your choice when you are buying your new sax!