[jaysz]

Well I recently bought a mint Yamaha YTS 82Z silver plated from ebay for
$2000, which I thought was a great buy and I so love the horn. So I am
seriously thinking about going with a modern alto as well and have just about
the same budget $2000-2100 or so, anyway I have been able to play the
Z at a local music store (sam ash cherry hill) but have not been able to find
a series ii to play.

I was hoping some folks that have played both could give me a comparison of the
horns and if anyone in the Philly area has a series ii alto they wouldn't mind
letting me play I am sure I could return the favor in some way. I played a series
iii about a year ago briefly and really liked the sound and precision, well thanks
in advance for any and all help. Jay.

 

[Jazztenor87]

I've been playing my Series II alto for six years and I'm pretty pleased with it in both jazz and classical settings. Since I really the sound and feel of my 82z tenor, I decided to try an 82z on alto for a month. I LOVED the keywork and response, but decided against it after I heard a recording of myself on it. It sounded pretty anemic and less rich than my Series II. Maybe I should have tried a different neck or mouthpiece on it, but many people I know feel the same way about the 82z alto.

I'd be interested to try an 875ex alto, though.