Yamaha YSS875EX Soprano Sax Review

[@dawkesmusic]

Available with worldwide shipping via: www.dawkes.co.uk/yamaha-yss-875ex-soprano-sax-saxophone/16078

[@noemorinjr]

sheeesh that tone is amazing

[@battlestupid]

Hi If I want to play classic saxophone, which saxophone do you suggest? YSS-875 or Yanagisawa S-991?

[@dawkesmusic]

Hi, both would really be fine for Classical. It depends more on the mouthpiece and of course your playing style etc. We have customers using both for Classical repertoire without a problem. My personal preference would be for the Yamaha but it's very subjective and both are excellent.

[@ozarkarts]

Amazing playing!

[@nicklucero2751]

What kind of mouthpiece are you using on your classical soprano setup?

[@dawkesmusic]

Hi Nick, Alastair uses a Selmer Concept Soprano Sax Mouthpiece with V12 #3.5 Reeds.

[@nickjaybennett]

Song?

[@thatgirlnaat]

What piece are you playing toward the end?

[@BenjaminCrouch]

It's Ku Ku by Barry Cockroft

[@luisruizliriano]

Excelente. Bravo.

[@waterhippo4160]

Anyone could answer me, does the yanagisawa metal mouthpiece go well with yss 475?

[@dawkesmusic]

Hi, yes! That would be a great combination. The 475 Soprano is a very nice all round Soprano for the price and the Yanagisawa will make it sing.

[@waterhippo4160]

dawkesmusic thanks for your answer, should I buy yanagisawa size 6 or 7?

[@dawkesmusic]

It's very difficult to say remotely without knowing much more about your playing, your experience etc. Commonly on Soprano people play slightly smaller tip openings so they can keep a good control and play a reasonably strength reed to make the tone as full as possible with support. So, if you're just getting into using a metal mouthpiece and exploring it I would suggest the #6 is a safer first option.

[@waterhippo4160]

dawkesmusic thanks