YTS52 vs YTS475

[dvanaken]

My son is ready for a step up horn, and to keep him away from my MarkVI, I'm looking into a Yamaha Tenor for him. There are quite a few YTS-52's out there used for $1000 give or take. A new YTS475 is about $1600. Anybody have specific experience comparing the two models? He is using a JodyJazz HR* 7 right now on my Sixer and would expect to keep the same mpc. Thanks for the help.:)

[M Exner]

I would go for the used 52 or better yet 62. If he is in for the long haul then get the better horn. You can stay with these longer. Mike

[dvanaken]

Oh, Boy -

Got the young fella a new 62 II - he absolutely loves it! Plays very well in tune and has a flexible sound - plays warm or bright depending on mpc. Hope this will get him through HS.

[pknight]

Got the young fella a new 62 II - plays warm or bright depending on mpc.

I have been saying this about 62s (original and IIs) for a long time.



Hope this will get him through HS.

It should get him through life! I wish him luck.