I don't think there is much that separates the Yanagisawa models you named except for the marketing pap that all sellers/manufacturers/distributors get into . . . like the double-arm keywork on the lower notes, the bronze vs. brass stuff, etc. If I was to buy a new Yanagisawa alto, I'd probably go for the A901. I played one example at NAMM a few years ago and was impressed by it. I've owned an A880 (now with my grandson at the Air Force Academy) and an A992 which I eventually traded away. They were both excellent altos.
Play whatever you want to play with the Yanagisawa - it will work anywhere. The player and the mouthpiece set-up are more important, once you get past the natural requirement that a saxophone plays in tune. DAVE
Play whatever you want to play with the Yanagisawa - it will work anywhere. The player and the mouthpiece set-up are more important, once you get past the natural requirement that a saxophone plays in tune. DAVE
