Yanagisawa owners club

[Thudmother]

Just got a T992 bronze tenor Yani...... AWESOME horn. I'm using a Ponzol stainless M2+ .110 mouthpiece with a 3.5 Fibracell reed. This horn controls tone like Yoda controls the force.

[jojosax]

B901 silver plated ( awesome)
yana 6 mpc Vando ZZ 3.5
I play classic, latino and jazz with this bari!

[albertur]

I own a Yanagisawa soprano since a long time, but I’ve just fallen in love with her this summer, after having it correctly adjusted and having changed to a hard rubber Selmer mouthpiece.
For what I’ve read in the threads here, and for the serial number, pics, etc. I think she can be a S800 or S880.
Anyway, she sounds great and easy. Really a full and rich sound!!

[Alexwan84]

Got my 2nd S901 2 days back... tone is superior compare to my previous S901. Sound warmer and richer compare to my 1st S901 which is a little thinner and brighter...

I gonna love it..

[SaxTon]

Over the years, after playing a MVI soprano I have had 3 yani curved sopranos: Martin Stencil, 901, and for about 2 years now, the Bronze 992. To my ears and feel this is by far the best. I use a selmer S90
and it a good overall match in great tone quality and response from top to bottom. This is my soprano for life.

[coolnote]

SC991, ancient Morgan 6J, Superial 3s. The sterling silver #95 neck does have an impact on tone, still trying to decide if I like it better than stock. Unbelievably good ergos, feels like an alto with your hands closer together.

[themacintrasher]

Yanagisawa T-901
Rubber Link 7* with RJS 3H
I play jazz and R&B with it.

[taj203]

Hey guys! I have a Yanagisawa T-991B Tenor and I use an Otto Link Super Tone Master 7*. I also use a 92 Bronze Tenor Neck so my sound will cut through....i'm thinking about getting a strathon adjustatone mouthpiece soon

[saxsissa]

Help !!!!!!!

I dont know what to do..................
Right know i have in my hand a nice mark vi sop (asking price $2,000.00).
On the other hand i have my beautiful s-6 in great shape with somebody interested in buying. (asking price $1,500.00)
i will have to do an overall service to the mark vi ($200.00).

Worth it?????????????????

[felix]

I dont know what to do..................
Right know i have in my hand a nice mark vi sop (asking price $2,000.00).
On the other hand i have my beautiful s-6 in great shape with somebody interested in buying. (asking price $1,500.00)
i will have to do an overall service to the mark vi ($200.00).
Worth it?

From what I've seen, the Mk VI should be worth about $3k in decent shape. $200 for a complete overhaul sounds like an insult to the Selmer, though. You get what you pay for. I'd run from that estimate, myself. Sounds like a great way to f*** up a good sax.

[Chulove]

I just joined the ranks of the Yanagisawa fans. After trying one a few months ago, I couldn't get the sound out of my head (esp low Bb - smooooth)
so I bought a new 992 Alto. Looks and plays great. Thanks to all who posted on this site to help me make my decision. My wife thanks you too.

[dewey taylor]

T880 (love it!!)
lost wax .105 faced by ted klum (slant sig copy)
vandoren java 3

S901
Yani 6
vandoren java 2.5

[jgsax]

I have the S880 Elimona, the A992, and the T991.

Use Selmer super session, morgan, and otto link bell tone pieces on the sop.
dukoff and morgan on the alto and tenor.

Reeds: V16, ZZ and plasticover.

Tried a lot of horns and these have the greatest feel and tone for me.

[jazzsaxboy]

Pick up my new Yani on Thursday. Went for the T9932J. I'm buying this to replace my stolen Selmer SA 80 Ser II Black Lacquered tenor, which was Stolen from my house near Glasgow, Scotland. ( why do I live here? ). Along with it went my Gary Sugal m/p and 3 others. The Selmer has travelled the world with me since buying it in 1995. Totally gutted to have it nicked.

The T9932J is an awesome piece of workmanship. Quite different to play than the Selmer. I just loved the sound from my Selmer and hopefully I will become attached to the Yani like I did the Selmer. I have also ordered a Theo Wanne - Ambika m/p to replace the Gary Sugal m/p. I like the sound of this with the Yani.

Still hoping that one day soon my Selmer will be returned to me.

Ritch

[Tryptykon]

Pick up my new Yani on Thursday. Went for the T9932J. I'm buying this to replace my stolen Selmer SA 80 Ser II Black Lacquered tenor, which was Stolen from my house near Glasgow, Scotland. ( why do I live here? ). Along with it went my Gary Sugal m/p and 3 others. The Selmer has travelled the world with me since buying it in 1995. Totally gutted to have it nicked.

The T9932J is an awesome piece of workmanship. Quite different to play than the Selmer. I just loved the sound from my Selmer and hopefully I will become attached to the Yani like I did the Selmer. I have also ordered a Theo Wanne - Ambika m/p to replace the Gary Sugal m/p. I like the sound of this with the Yani.

Still hoping that one day soon my Selmer will be returned to me.

Ritch

The T9932J is a great tenor ..you're going to love that one !

[rick reed]

I have just purchased a Yani T992U/L Bronze Tenor and I absolutley love it!!! I had a later (1972) MK6 which I sold recently. My plan was to buy a Mauriet 66R U/L or the Yamaha 82Z U/L. My main horn was a Yamaha 82Z in Gold Lacquer which I loved and I had no plans to switch.Then the guy in the music shop suggested I try the Yani. I was totally blown away. It's got everything for me, lovely tone dark tone, great ergs & superb action.I thought I might regret selling the MK6 but I don't.
I am a Yani convert through and through and the Yani will now be my main horn.

[cymru97]

B991
Selmer Scroll Shank D
RR 3.5's

Bought the 991 after having a wonderful experience with a Vito B6, I've never played a Yanagisawa bari I didn't love.

[Alexwan84]

Got a used A902 today.

Not a perfect looking horn but sound real good!

[Tryptykon]

Got a used A902 today.

Not a perfect looking horn but sound real good!

I bought my T902 used on eBay from a pawnshop 3 years ago.

Had some lacquer missing in a few spots, a bent bell lip and the 8va key
guide on the neck has a broken/missing tab on one side .

Probably belonged to a careless high school kid who's parents bought it
for him .

Sounded incredible, and relegated my T880 to backup status which is
saying something as that was also a great tenor and was in excellent
shape(sold it,reluctantly..)

Got the bell lip straightened out, but not right away as it played too well
to take right to the shop, and it wasn't affecting the sound at all.

Aside from a few cosmetic flaws there is no other structural damages, dents
or dings anywhere and . . it really has an excellent sound.

I planned on picking up a 902 Alto by now, but it hasn't happened, yet.

[SaxTon]

SC992 soprano with Selmer S90 mouthpiece