Yamaha YBS-52 Intermediate Bari SaxYamaha YBS52 Baritone Saxophone
Tilting style low Bb spatula keysThe position, height, angle and shape of the left-hand pinky keys have all been carefully redesigned to provide extraordinary comfort and quick response.
Three-vent octave mechanismA feature exclusive to Yamaha saxophones, the three-vent octave mechanism eliminates fuzzy, unclear tones when playing G, G# and A with the octave key.
Adjustable thumb restAll Yamaha saxophones feature an adjustable thumb rest to allow for precise and comfortable hand and fingering position.
Refined key shape and dimensionYamaha saxophone keys are not simply shaped and positioned according to mechanical necessity; the entire system is designed from the player's perspective, with emphasis on comfort, speed, and overall playability. The natural feel of the keys eliminates the need to adapt to an unnatural or uncomfortable key layout.
Adjustable key guard feltsOptimum intonation and venting
Tapered pivot screwsPrecise adjustment and smooth key action
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I started playing tenor 12 years ago and started on bari 2 years ago. I decided on the YBS52 after talking with a WWBW specialist about 18 months ago. This instrument is an absolute joy. It plays in-tune over the entire range of the instrument and instantly responds from soft sub-tones to fortissimo. The stock mouthpiece that came with the instrument was a little weak for the groups that I play in, but refacing it produced a full, rich sound suitable for orchestral and quartet pieces. With a jazz mouthpiece, it really adds punch to big-band and jazz groups.
I just started playing this Bari Sax in my band a couple of months ago, and I Love this instrument more than any other instrument on the planet! I would recommend this Sax for any saxophonist around. I don't know how I'll ever go back to my alto.
For the money this is THE best bari you can buy, hands down. You have to spend 2 grand more to get anything better and it's not all that much better, at least not to justify 2000 extra dollars! I play it in a professional sax quartet. Nice even scale, great intonation even at extreme dynamics, great tone quality...it is a very EASY bari to play, and I've played a bunch, old and newer Selmers, old Kings, Conns, etc.
I first started playing this sax about a year ago, in jazz band. It was the first bari horn that I had ever played, and I loved it. The button placement is perfect, and it's really good for marching band (it's heavy enough to take the punishment that comes from marching.)
I played this horn in high skool for 4 yrs, it's been great, for concert and jazz, you get that low fat sound that a bari should have
