Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum and have a few questions regarding some things and would like to introduce myself.
First off, I'm a saxophonist, played for 5 years before taking a 2 year break due to braces and a few personal things. But, now I'm back with a vengeance and loving every second of playing again. So I was playing Alto before my break, and having my lessons and doing my exams (AMEB if anyone is familiar with the Australian system), but playing Bari for my school bands and bands outside of school. I sing Bass in choirs so just have a passion for bass music in ensembles, so the Bari fits well for me. So my school (I'm 16 and in 11th grade) has kindly lent me a Bari (YBS-32 if you're wondering) for the Jazz band and concert band. However I really want to go back to lessons and playing solo stuff again, and am extremely excited to play Tenor! Something about the timbre and the feel of the Tenor, and general "sexiness" it has over the Alto has just hooked me in. My question regards buying one.
So my repairman/dealer/friend/enthusiast has a couple of options for me, and the main ones that fit my price range come down to a new Yamaha 280 or a refurbished Yamaha 62. The 62 comes in at just over $2000 whereas the 280 is around $1350. I'm definitely thinking the 62 at that price, and he's pretty adamant that that's the one to get. Just making sure I'm not in the wrong direction here? I'm by no means a professional, but I'm definitely beyond the realms of "beginner." And from what I've read, the 62 is a fantastic horn that should last me many many years which is a big plus, because i'd like it to be my horn throughout university and beyond.
Keen to talk all things music and saxophone with anyone
PS. To Mods and admins, I wasn't really sure where to put this thread, so I hope it's not in the wrong section.
First off, I'm a saxophonist, played for 5 years before taking a 2 year break due to braces and a few personal things. But, now I'm back with a vengeance and loving every second of playing again. So I was playing Alto before my break, and having my lessons and doing my exams (AMEB if anyone is familiar with the Australian system), but playing Bari for my school bands and bands outside of school. I sing Bass in choirs so just have a passion for bass music in ensembles, so the Bari fits well for me. So my school (I'm 16 and in 11th grade) has kindly lent me a Bari (YBS-32 if you're wondering) for the Jazz band and concert band. However I really want to go back to lessons and playing solo stuff again, and am extremely excited to play Tenor! Something about the timbre and the feel of the Tenor, and general "sexiness" it has over the Alto has just hooked me in. My question regards buying one.
So my repairman/dealer/friend/enthusiast has a couple of options for me, and the main ones that fit my price range come down to a new Yamaha 280 or a refurbished Yamaha 62. The 62 comes in at just over $2000 whereas the 280 is around $1350. I'm definitely thinking the 62 at that price, and he's pretty adamant that that's the one to get. Just making sure I'm not in the wrong direction here? I'm by no means a professional, but I'm definitely beyond the realms of "beginner." And from what I've read, the 62 is a fantastic horn that should last me many many years which is a big plus, because i'd like it to be my horn throughout university and beyond.
Keen to talk all things music and saxophone with anyone
PS. To Mods and admins, I wasn't really sure where to put this thread, so I hope it's not in the wrong section.