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Recently I just received a new YBS-62 horn from Woodwind and Brasswind and I am taking advantage of their Trial Period. (After 6 months of looking locally I haven't found the best of horns) A teacher I know recommended checking out the P.Mauriat 300 DK horn and said he's heard good things about them, I have yet to try one or find a store that carries them in my area (I'm currently an hour North of LA).
I am just curious as to what you all might think of the P.Mauriat Brand (is it mostly hype for a new brand or do they do all that they say?)
I've check other threads, but the Sax v Sax thread seems like the right place.
Other link about a YBS-52 v. 300DK
http://www.saxontheweb.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=43490
If I am in the wrong spot please feel free to make the necessary adjustments.
--Horns--
- I currently play a metal Yanagisawa mouth piece (size 7) for bari
- I had a YBS-52 (school horn) and I liked it, at festivals I would receive positive comments of the tone and sound quality.
Now that school is ending I would have no horn, so I ordered a YBS-62 (came with a tiny ding in the bell, which only affects the looks, but maybe psychologically it will bother me so I should send it back
)
- I like the YBS-62's sound, but it's a lot of money and I think I need to do everything to make the right decision, after all, it is going to need to last me a lifetime...
- I am looking for a horn that will last, I don't really want to waste money by buying a $4,000 horn and then having to buy a $6,000 horn in a couple years (which was the logic for getting a YBS-62)
If you have any suggestions as to what I need to look for in the sound of the YBS-62 while I have it, or any other horn I can play test that would be great.
Also - I mainly play bari, but as I move on to college level bands I figure I might need to look into Alto, Tenor, Saprano, Clarinets, Flutes, etc etc... Does anyone have any information on school bands that have Saprano --> Bass saxophones for student use? Thanks again
Thanks a ton
- JMGregorchuk
P.S. - I have about 38 more days for the Woodwind and Brasswind trial period, but I might send the horn back sooner so I do not get blamed for the ding it came with. But... Comming up is our final concert of the year, I am playing Sophisticated Lady, my private teacher suggested the best way to really test out a horn is in concert so I am going to play it on the YBS-62 and just sit 10ft away from everyone to avoid any scratches or dings
Thanks again - I am just feeling so cautious about finding the right horn - sorry about the length
I am just curious as to what you all might think of the P.Mauriat Brand (is it mostly hype for a new brand or do they do all that they say?)
I've check other threads, but the Sax v Sax thread seems like the right place.
Other link about a YBS-52 v. 300DK
http://www.saxontheweb.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=43490
If I am in the wrong spot please feel free to make the necessary adjustments.
--Horns--
- I currently play a metal Yanagisawa mouth piece (size 7) for bari
- I had a YBS-52 (school horn) and I liked it, at festivals I would receive positive comments of the tone and sound quality.
Now that school is ending I would have no horn, so I ordered a YBS-62 (came with a tiny ding in the bell, which only affects the looks, but maybe psychologically it will bother me so I should send it back
- I like the YBS-62's sound, but it's a lot of money and I think I need to do everything to make the right decision, after all, it is going to need to last me a lifetime...
- I am looking for a horn that will last, I don't really want to waste money by buying a $4,000 horn and then having to buy a $6,000 horn in a couple years (which was the logic for getting a YBS-62)
If you have any suggestions as to what I need to look for in the sound of the YBS-62 while I have it, or any other horn I can play test that would be great.
Also - I mainly play bari, but as I move on to college level bands I figure I might need to look into Alto, Tenor, Saprano, Clarinets, Flutes, etc etc... Does anyone have any information on school bands that have Saprano --> Bass saxophones for student use? Thanks again
Thanks a ton
- JMGregorchuk
P.S. - I have about 38 more days for the Woodwind and Brasswind trial period, but I might send the horn back sooner so I do not get blamed for the ding it came with. But... Comming up is our final concert of the year, I am playing Sophisticated Lady, my private teacher suggested the best way to really test out a horn is in concert so I am going to play it on the YBS-62 and just sit 10ft away from everyone to avoid any scratches or dings
Thanks again - I am just feeling so cautious about finding the right horn - sorry about the length