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I am an aspiring saxophonist who has been, and still is, playing on a student model. It's time to upgrade. Which one of these saxophones do you think is "better"? What are the advantages of each?
Selmer La Voixi II vs Yamaha 62 II
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Play them both and decide for yourself. The quality of saxophones is such that either will last as long you need. Its really like choosing favorite flavors of ice cream. If at some point you want to try a different flavor it would be a bonus that one is easier to sell than the other. Of course if you want to keep it forever then resale value wont matter.
I really like Yamahas -- a lot! I know they're not glamorous, but they do everything I ask them to do. And it's the same horn every day of the week, in all weather. Really reliable and consistent, predicatable, stable horns.
I really like Yamahas -- a lot! I know they're not glamorous, but they do everything I ask them to do. And it's the same horn every day of the week, in all weather. Really reliable and consistent, predicatable, stable horns.
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There is variability in tone from one sax to the next, even of the same model, so you really need to try before you buy. If you've developed a good embouchure and controlled airstream, differences in sound should be apparent to your own ears. Also, the keywork of one over the other might be more comfortable.
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Though I'm not a Yamaha fan, the La Voix II is no upgrade. Alto, tenor and bari, it is absolute garbage that I wouldn't even have a student play... and especially at its inflated price.
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Essentially (and this is for everyone that has this question), once you are "comparing apples to apples," your decision should be based upon direct experience. A Selmer SA80 II is not in the same league as a Bundy II so getting opinions is kind of a waste of time. On the other hand, two intermediate horns or two student horns in a side-by-side comparison will generate lots of advice that will give you tons of opinions but none of it as valuable as the first-hand experience gained by actually playing the instruments in question! The reason for this is stated above no two saxes are alike!
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Billybob: Welcome to SOTW. I agree about the apples-to-apples analogy. Please go to the Selmer thread and read the wonderful post by "marc" made today. He went to Paris and tested several Selmer tenors side-by-side. That post makes the case (again) about no two saxes being the same, even among the same model. DAVE
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The Yamaha 62 II.
Seconded, the YTS 62II. I believe the LaVoix is Chinese or Taiwanese in origin (someone correct me if I'm wrong), not French, from Selmer USA. Having said that it may play fine, but I'd bet my long term money on the Yamaha, especially when it comes to re-sale.
To complicate your decision, the Yanagisawa 901 is another good alternative.
By the way, most sax manufacturers/distributors have MAP -- minimum advertised price -- restrictions. That doesn't mean the retailer can't sell it for less, just that they can't advertise it for less than MAP. It's always worth asking for their lowest price, whether you buy locally or online.
By the way, most sax manufacturers/distributors have MAP -- minimum advertised price -- restrictions. That doesn't mean the retailer can't sell it for less, just that they can't advertise it for less than MAP. It's always worth asking for their lowest price, whether you buy locally or online.
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I personally did compare both a Lavoix and LaVie beside a YTS-62II
Brand new... for about 200 dollars more than the IMO really not that good at all Taiwanese "Selmers" you can get the absolutely professional 62II.
Now... keep in mind that I didn't really care for the 62II in comparison to even a Cannonball. The 62 was much better than the "Selmers"
Brand new... for about 200 dollars more than the IMO really not that good at all Taiwanese "Selmers" you can get the absolutely professional 62II.
Now... keep in mind that I didn't really care for the 62II in comparison to even a Cannonball. The 62 was much better than the "Selmers"
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I actually dug a LaVie alto (Chinese) much more than the original LaVoix alto (Taiwan) that was next to it some years ago. The LaVie didn't feel too sturdy in my big mitts and was overpriced to boot, so I couldn't really recommend it. However, the LaVoix II apparently replaced both models. Not sure where it's made now, but the II is much worse a horn than either the LaVies or the original LaVoix. Selmer USA is going backwards, not forwards.
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I tried both on the same day at the local Sam Ash. The Yamaha was way better in all areas. I really like the 62II. I really didn't like the Selmer. No comparison, in my opinion. If I needed a tenor, I wouldn't hesitate to by the Yamaha. I wouldn't waste a dime on the Selmer- really.
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