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I am looking for opinions on the relative merits of these two saxes. I may be looking to purchase one or the other in the near future. The difference in the prices that I have been quoted is $49 US, so that is not really an issue in making a decision. There are a number of factors unrelated to the merits of the saxes that I will have to consider (e.g., the Yani dealer I have talked to is one I have purchased two saxes from before, but is 2.5 hours away, while the Yamaha dealer has a location in my hometown), but I will have to sort that out myself. What I am hoping to get here is some informed information on the comparative merits of the two models.
I have owned 62s (YAS-62 II and YTS-62) in the past, and know what to expect, generally, from these horns. I have never played a Yani, however. Of course, both brands have great reputations for quality and consistency, and both have legions of players and fans. I expect that either option would be great, but there might be some considerations that I am unaware of that, for me, would tip the scales.
Looking at specs, there are some cosmetic details that favor the Yani (MOP key touches, metal thumb hook and thumb rest), but the only obvious difference in basic construction is that the YTS-62 has ribbed construction.
Thanks in advance for any advice and information you want to share.
I have owned 62s (YAS-62 II and YTS-62) in the past, and know what to expect, generally, from these horns. I have never played a Yani, however. Of course, both brands have great reputations for quality and consistency, and both have legions of players and fans. I expect that either option would be great, but there might be some considerations that I am unaware of that, for me, would tip the scales.
Looking at specs, there are some cosmetic details that favor the Yani (MOP key touches, metal thumb hook and thumb rest), but the only obvious difference in basic construction is that the YTS-62 has ribbed construction.
Thanks in advance for any advice and information you want to share.