So, my new baby (10 year old YBS_52) is stuffy, top to bottom, and much less free blowing. Got frustrated today to the point that I went back to the college horn for the remainder of my practice.... Same mouthpiece and tried 4 reeds before swapping horns (the college's YBS-52 of similar age...

I've always been playing Alto and wanting to make the transition to Bari since they're so similar. Does this Yamaha YBS-52 look good? What do you think about the YBS-52 in general? I'm wondering if this is worth watching on eBay. Thanks.

Just received a bari I purchased from a out-of-state seller. I understand about the possible pitfalls of doing this, and I thought I asked a pointed question regarding the condition, "Can I get some more detailed pictures, especially where you see any dings & dents. I see the lacquer 'wear'...

Hey All, as the title clearly says, I am thinking about lugging out my piggy bank to buy a BAM case, but before I buy one and find out that it doesn't fit, does anyone know if they will fit my YBS-52 Bari? Thanks!

Hey All, I just got a Theo Wanne Durga and it is amazing. The high notes literally pop out ever time. Amazing mouthpiece. I could rant on all day about this piece but let's get to the point. I currently play a Yamaha YBS-52. After playing the mouthpiece for a while I thought I sounded great, but...

Hey All, I've been hearing from a lot of people that the YBS-62 is the best bari on todays market and possibly of all time. I've been playing a ybs-52 for about 4 years now and have always wondered how this bari compares to other baris on the market today as well as vintage baris that have been...

I am looking to buy a Yamaha Ybs-52 and am looking at a few. What is the difference between the ybs-52 & 52e. Also what approximate age is a 52 in the sn 013400 range