Yamahas 275 series saxes offer a perfect introduction to the world of
the saxophone. Whether a student beginner, or an advanced player needing
a doubling instrument, the 275 series saxes offer surprisingly high
quality features at a student model price.
This is the top selling student/intermediate sax in the world. Made to
the highest standards the 275 still outperforms everything around it.
The design of the crook is based on the Professional 62 model to give a
flexible, responsive tone. We were really impressed with the YAS-275 in
our recordings as it had impeccable tuning and a free blowing sound that
is unparalleled at this price range.
New beginners will find this sax easy to play and produce a secure tone
on, advancing players will enjoy the quality tone and positive action.
Specifications:
Student Model, Supplied with case, Yamaha accessory pack, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, ligature and cap.
Expert Opinion
Yamaha have put a new design of crook on this saxophone - though to be
honest I have never had a problem with any of their old designs, and I
can't in all honesty say that I noticed any particular difference in the
playing response of the instrument in comparison to an earlier model.
Subsequent testing has proved that there is a subtle difference - the
new crook gives a warmer tone.
Some people have considered the student Yamahas to be a touch on the bright
side tonewise, so this new crook evens the score somewhat, though I found
that putting the crook from a YAS25 onto the 275 lifted the tone out considerably
without detriment to the tuning.
This instrument has the typical Yamaha sound - clear and concise, with
a neutral to bright tone and bags of projection, coupled with a very vibrant
feel. The supplied mouthpiece ( Yamaha's own brand ) is as excellent as
ever, and compliments the sax extremely well.
Tuning is good throughout the range, the inclusion of a top F# key is
useful, as is an adjustable thumbrest.
Once again Yamaha sets the standards. Even with some excellent horns coming out of Taiwan the Yamaha maintains its position as the horn to beat at the price - and any prospective saxophone player should consider it an essential addition to their list of instruments to try out.
Expert opinion by Stephen
Howard.www.shwoodwind.co.uk
