My Bad...

[xax]

I had a "conversation" with the Yanagisawa factory about three years ago. At that time they said my Yani T-500 (ser# 173246) was a 1967 model and I've stated likewise on SOTW. However, considering the research done by Hurling Frootmig and others, I've lately been thinking that this might not be accurate. So I called the factory again tonight. This time they told me that my horn was built in Jan 1973. I guess this means that the serial number/date of manufacture correlation for this period is pretty self evident.

Makes perfect sense to me...now.

[HIDESAKU]

Hi,xax
I've been warking at Yanagisawa for 17 years.Your horn is not so old.Did you call the factory or repair room? Indeed, older serial number was come from the year and month that is made. But your T-500 is not. I guess it is made 14 or 15 years ago.
I'm still learning English, forgive me my funny English.

[Sax Hut]

Hidesaku, welcome to SOTW! Your English is just fine, and you will have plenty of chances to use it on this forum. I'm sure many people want to know more about Yanagisawa (the company and its horns).Yoroshiku!

[Dave Dolson]

Hidesaku: Welcome, also. I love my Yanagisawa saxophones, even the ones I sold off!! Please keep returning and posting - we need your experience here. DAVE

[HIDESAKU]

xax, I need to say sorry about my message. Your tenor is not #00173246, just only #173246 right? It was made in jan 1973 definitely.

[xax]

Hi HIDESAKU,
Thanks for checking that serial number. Yes, it is just 173246. I'm glad we have an accurate method to determine the date of manufacture for older Yanagisawas.
Do you know if the factory will overhaul an older horn like mine?


I'm still learning English, forgive me my funny English.
Hey man, If you think your English is funny, wait until you hear my Japanese! :D

[HIDESAKU]

Hi xax,
Let me hear your Japanese!　Yes,our repair room has skill to overhaul old saxophones. It is little far away though.

[Fungus Mungus]

ひでさくさん、ようこそSax on the Web Forumへ！YANAGISAWAの職員がこのフォーラムを見て本当に嬉しいです。
私はプリマ楽器のT-50を持っています。私達は昔のプリマ楽器モデルをよく分かりいません。A-50,またT-50はA-800とT-800と同じでしょうか。

We are really glad to see someone from Yanagisawa browse these forums. You will find that there are a lot of people who have questions about Yanagisawa and it's relationship with Prima Gakki. I hope you don't mind answering some questions we've had for a long time!

これから、宜しくお願いします！

ファンガス　マンガス
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