Bronze Tenors Models

[Funky Chicken]

I've purchased lately a T902. I heard its an relativly dark and mellow horn, is it true? and are the diffrences between 902 and 992 are THAT big?
If i like dark sound, what mpc would you suggest?
I currently play 120/2 Berg..
thanks 8)

BTW the stock HR mpc that came with the horn is really nice.. i wish it was more open( Its 5

[James992]

Hi Funky,

Try a Lawton ICON just pure as silk and will go really well with the T902.

[Jimmy Jeeves]

My first observation after opening the case was that this sax does not look like a two tone tea pot ready to be hung in the kitchen (like the internet pictures would have you believe). The subtle difference between the hues of the brass and the bronze are a very nice contrast! It looks “Rich” with it’s bronze neck, body and bell [real bronze- not plated] and it’s brass keys! The first 902’s off the Yanagisawa floor had black plastic felt adjusters and rod supports like the current 901’s, later production 902 models used metal parts and fortunately mine has the upgraded metal parts which look and function better.

Now for the important stuff...What about the feel and tone...it does have a wonderfully comfortable and balanced feel. My hands wrap around her in near perfection, with every key being in the ideal spot for my hands. After slight adjustments to the spring action, this sax plays faster than my old '69 Mark VI. The bronze metal tames my metal Barone mouthpiece and warmed up my overall sound, without losing the resonant character of my sound. In other words--it doesn't sound dead from the lack of vibrations.

In summary, the bottom is deep and full, the middle is powerful and expressive, and the top is ever so sweet and clear!!!

[I should add the altissimo range is easier on this sax vs. my current workhorse a Selmer Series III]

OK, so what do I really think?...I've had the sax for only a week, I’m still on my Honeymoon right now so of course I'm in love!

Seriously, I think this sax will stand the test of time-- unlike some of my other failed "saxual" relationships.

[Dentarthurdent]

I recently ABed a whole load of pro tenors on a trip to london. I should say at the outset that I am a Yani enthusiast - my tenor (which is my main horn) is a T901 which I play with a 992 bronze crook. I love the horn but wanted to try out some others.
Needless to say I expected to love the 902/992 to pieces. I play a variety of music so I need flexibility although my main focus is jazz. I like a warm clear sound.
I ended up with a 902, Selmer serie II, Yamaha custom Z going head to head (I've tried JKs before and just don't like 'em). I should say at this point that I also had the leader of the big band I play in along as well to give a second opinion - he is also a Yani fan and fundamentaly suspicious of Yamahas.
Although I liked the sound of the SerieII the keywork was not good - what is going on with that F palm key??? way too low! The sound of the 902 was indeed big and fairly dark. The biggest surprise was the Z though. For me and my friend it kicked sand in the faces of the other horns in just about every area - sound, projection, keywork - it absolutely roared.
I was amazed because I expected the Yamaha to come in a poor second to the other horns. I am now saving up for a Z - I just gotta have one of those horns! :D