Yamaha’s entry-level professional option, the 62-series is quite simply the best saxophone in its class.
YAS-475 costs around $1,800 new and in the $1,300 range used, while the YTS-475 costs about $2,300 new. 475 seriesĭesigned for intermediate players, the 475 series’ sound is richer with more body than the 23 series, making these saxes an excellent buy for Yamaha sax players who want to show off their growing skills. With optimum intonation and an emphasis on comfort and durability, the 23 series is perfect to help new players get a hang of their instrument. The YTS-23 tenor sax costs about $2200 new and about $500 used. Best for those just starting out, this YAS-23 Yamaha student saxophone typically runs about $1,300 new or $500 used.
