Repairman's Overview: Yanagisawa 880 Tenor Saxophone

[@craigiefconcert6493]

I know these are very old videos and you’ve stopped making them but what great videos! What a great resource!! Thanks so much Matt!

[@vladimirlopez7840]

I own a Yanagisawa Tenor and I agree they are simply the best saxes made today.

[@brianmatthews232]

Had a T800 long time back, miss it still, lovely tone & ergonomics. Now have Yamahas.

[@davidwood351]

I love these 880’s I have sopranino through baritone in my collection. My alto has a solid silver body.

[@cslarsen42]

I picked up an 880 in 1984 new. Still have it after over 30 years! Like you said - nice fat sound. Still plays great with original pads! Time to take it in though - lower register isn't coming through. All in all it's a very well made sax!

[@apistosig4173]

Delightfully insightful - greatly appreciated.

[@mikesax]

Saxophonic!!! Thank you for this review.

[@theChrisCroft]

I have one of these and it's fine - but would I gain anything by getting a Selmer Mk IV?

[@tommasoforbesrossi]

Hey Matt, have gained so much from you and your vids, and I thank you. What is your opinion of the T-4?

[@denisgabel7429]

Thank you for this review! Are there major differences between the T800 and T880? Thanks for your time

[@kevindanenberg]

This is the first video of yours I've found mention of soldering the bow-to-body joint. Have you observed any improvement in replacing an epoxy joint with a soldered on in cases where the epoxy was *not* leaking? I'm considering whether to have this done on my 992 or not. Subject of a future video?

[@tt21pearl]

very interesting video Matt, thank you for posting. Bought my Yani in early 80's with s/n 106373 but it does not have the under-slung octave mech. Is it an oddity? P.S. i chose it over a Yamaha because of its darker fatter sound - I love it.

[@monicareed4779]

You should have the model 800. From what I understand basically the same horn minus ribbed posts and under slung octave key and maybe a few other bells and whistles.

[@JimsIrish76]

Good horns, surprised how heavy they are.........

[@saxfish]

All these instruments you display look so tight & Stupendous ! Where are you (location) ?

[@richardlafans8576]

Do you have anything to say about the alto 880?

[@lu-vongphan3427]

How does one tell if an A-880 is Elimona?

[@matinofxhc]

HI! thanks for the review... this is a pro o intermediate sax?

[@StohrerMusic]

pro for sure!

[@matinofxhc]

+Matt Stohrer thanks man, i have my doubts cause here have the same price of an YTS52 and there is not much info on the internet about the level of this sax (im speak spanish)

[@vladimirlopez7840]

@@matinofxhc yanagisawa does not make any student horns. Yamaha makes great horns but Yanagisawa makes a superior saxophone. I own a TW01.

[@Passion613]

A majority of sax players are beginning horn players with no real concept of sound and the response and feel of what a horn should produce...

[@ryancrow2773]

thats awful condescending

[@jazldazl9193]

@@ryancrow2773 and a 😶 allegation