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The Yanagisawa T991 Tenor Saxophone features the finest in Japanese craftsmanship. Players of the Yanagisawa 991 find a professional level tenor saxophone has developed a professional tenor saxophone that offers superb resonance and a refined sound with outstanding evenness of intonation over its entire range and at all dynamic levels. Excellent as a "legit" alto saxophone, the 991 blends well with other winds and features a wide palette of tonal colors. Complete with case, Yanagisawa tenor saxophone mouthpiece and care products. |
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Standard Features
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| Bell | Hand Engraved Lacquered Brass |
| Body / Neck | Lacquered Brass |
| Mechanism | High F-Sharp, "Sway-Free" F-Auxiliary and Low C-Sharp Mechanism, Rib-Mounted Upper and Lower Stack Posts, Contoured Independent Palm Keys, Double-Action Low B and C Keys |
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0 found helpful, 0 found unhelpful.
Best Tenor for me
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by Tony Barrette
(abarrett@nmu.edu)
5/30/2008 2:50:06 PM
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Musical Experience:
8 Years, College, Pit Orchestra, Semi-professional
Style of music:
Jazz, Funk, Rock, Swing, Classical
Hometown
Michigan
I have tried the Yamaha 82z and 875, a MkVI that didn't agree with me, some old Bueschers and Conn's and the Selmer Ref. 54. The Yanagisawa has the versatile tone I wanted, quality construction, and a reasonable price. They are consistent; every horn I tried played well, plus they are good to go right out of the box. My repairman only made a few minor adjustments. I love the Yanagisawa tenor and haven't had any second thoughts about my purchase. If only they had an un-lacquered model!!
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7 found helpful, 1 found unhelpful.
One of the best tenor saxes I have ever played.
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by Dale Torrence
(dale.torrence@rcn.com)
9/12/2007 3:23:33 PM
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Musical Experience:
many years
Style of music:
big band, concert, polka and gospel
Hometown
Alburtis ,Pa
My first tenor was a King Super 20 in the early 50's, then a Selmer Mark 6 in the 60's. This Yanagisawa is on a par both of those horns. A very easy playing and comfortable horn. The T991 has a very good sound and is one of the best tenor saxes that I have ever played. I also have a bronze Yanagisawa alto and bari sax. Yanagisawa, in my opinion, is the best maker of fine saxes on the market today. All of the horns are hand made and tested. Every sax was excellent right out of the case.
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5 found helpful, 0 found unhelpful.
free blowing and clean tone
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by Zachary Sollitto
7/18/2007 6:10:58 PM
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Musical Experience:
6 years and going
Style of music:
jazz- bebop and and bob swing, jazz ballads
Hometown
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I just purchased a 991 Yanagisawa tenor and it is amazing. The solid feel of pearls and the new innovations to the low c and Bb key are impressive. Yanagisawa has designed a horn that is as free blowing as a Yamaha custom z and 875 but the tone on this horn is much cleaner and concise. The lower f e and d key feel like an old mark VI set up and the key above the b key plays smoothly when trying to play a high f or F# unlike the new Selmer’s. This is a horn that has been incredibly expensive and has now dropped to a very reasonable price. When you play this horn every bend and thought you have comes out on the horn. This horn combines the sound of a mark VI and Yamaha custom z with better key work and design.
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13 found helpful, 0 found unhelpful.
Excellent intonation, control, overall quality, craftsmanship
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by Bruce Henderson
7/18/2007 1:11:57 AM
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Musical Experience:
30 years
Style of music:
jazz, blues
Hometown
North Carolina
My T991, a beautiful instrument in appearance, plays in tune with consistent intonation/timbre throughout the range of the horn, feels great, and responds quickly to all demands. It is indeed one of the best overall values in terms of price/quality ratio. It is an instrument that I will play for many years without a need to "upgrade" to a more expensive sax. I am very happy that I chose this model among the many that I considered. I have owned this model for four years, with no problems or concerns, changing only the mouthpiece set up, as the original model is designed primarily for student use. I have replaced the case for travel involving flights, but I continue to use the well-designed original case when traveling in the car and when practicing at home. Given all of these positive attributes, I also appreciate that not everyone plays a Yannie!
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