Best Alto Saxophones for a Beginner | Our Top 4 Suggestions

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We check out our Top 4 picks for any new player starting the Saxophone. Specifically we're considering Alto Sax models from Yamaha, Jupiter, Windcraft and TJ. More info below...
Yamaha YAS280: www.dawkes.co.uk/yamaha-yas-2...
Jupiter JAS-500Q: www.dawkes.co.uk/jupiter-jas-...
Windcraft WAS-110: www.dawkes.co.uk/windcraft-wa...
TJ Alpha: www.dawkes.co.uk/trevor-james...

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  • @sbabjee2031
    @sbabjee20314 жыл бұрын

    1.Yamaha YAS 280 2. Jupiter JAS 500Q 3. Windcraft WAS 110 4. T J Alpha Sax

  • @legoqueen6146

    @legoqueen6146

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are the people i like.

  • @cohenwilson3768

    @cohenwilson3768

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @xItsLauraa
    @xItsLauraa3 жыл бұрын

    I really like this. You're truthful and super informative. Thanks a lot

  • @dawkesmusic

    @dawkesmusic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @cazzab999
    @cazzab999 Жыл бұрын

    An excellent video. Very informative. Thank you

  • @lukedonomic8145
    @lukedonomic81454 жыл бұрын

    i like how not only websites but also the youtubers never want to tell you the price

  • @dawkesmusic

    @dawkesmusic

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Luke - The issue with quoting a specific price is if you watch this in 12 months time, that price will be out of date, then we'll get comments saying "hey guys, the price is wrong, you suck etc etc" See the problem? So - This is why all the links are in the video description and the i Cards in the top right. With a click of the mouse you can see the up to date pricing, whenever you watch the video. Thanks for watching :)

  • @sachachanyan
    @sachachanyan2 жыл бұрын

    I liked the Jupiter more than the rest to be honest. He also seemed to become more expressive when playing it which means to me that the instrument inspired him to go off.... a good sign... The Yamaha sounded more clean, refined or clarinetty which is great if that’s what you want but the Jupiter sounded raunchier which I prefer.

  • @xxczerxx
    @xxczerxx3 жыл бұрын

    I actually like the lack of engraving on student saxes, not really a fan of ornate/flashy design.

  • @briandonnelly3052
    @briandonnelly30525 ай бұрын

    Of the four, my favorite would be the Jupiter.

  • @sachachanyan
    @sachachanyan2 жыл бұрын

    He really makes them all sound great! 😬👍

  • @Danox94
    @Danox943 жыл бұрын

    how is the jupiter stock mouthpiece compared to the yamaha 4C? I'm asking cause I recently got the sax and I'm not sure if I should spend a few bucks in an upgrade or keep the one that came included

  • @dawkesmusic

    @dawkesmusic

    3 жыл бұрын

    In our experience it's pretty comparable. It's probably better to save the money now and in 6-12 months invest into a nice hard rubber 'piece that will be more of a long lasting option for you.

  • @Danox94

    @Danox94

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dawkesmusic thanks!

  • @rusty728

    @rusty728

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have both and the Jupiter mouth piece …. Got sent to a distant place and I use only the Yamaha c4 on both and is Much better. Just my 2 cents.

  • @2tubeguitar
    @2tubeguitar3 жыл бұрын

    Is the Jupiter series 700 much better than series 500?

  • @katharinetorr1131
    @katharinetorr1131 Жыл бұрын

    I remember 40 years ago the Yamaha clarinet was the cheapest scholar model.. our teacher had a wooden posh one and Yamaha in the 1980’s were known for their plastic, cars etc etc and our clarinets were looked down upon I guess, people would make fun.. 40 years later and my clarinet is still going strong 💪.. and it’s had a life 😂.. I’m wondering if it’ll be the same for the cheaper instruments from china ?

  • @marcelcarver8741
    @marcelcarver87414 жыл бұрын

    Is the T J Alpha Sax the cheapest?

  • @dawkesmusic

    @dawkesmusic

    4 жыл бұрын

    No, the Windcraft is the cheapest at £429: www.dawkes.co.uk/saxophones/alto

  • @viejonazo8968
    @viejonazo89684 жыл бұрын

    What about Yamaha Yas-26?

  • @dawkesmusic

    @dawkesmusic

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi - This video is just concentrating on the available models in the European market. We have the Yamaha YAS-280 not the YAS-26 and the two are different instruments so we wouldn't make a comment or direct comparison on that.

  • @Hiroyuki_T

    @Hiroyuki_T

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yas 26 doesnt have high F# key...

  • @danielb5090
    @danielb50902 жыл бұрын

    What about yas 23 Yamaha?

  • @dawkesmusic

    @dawkesmusic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi - That model is not available in our part of the world, thus we reference the Yamaha YAS-280. They are different saxophones so we can only really comment on the models we know and use. In general though, Yamaha is usually the #1 sensible choice for beginner Saxophones.

  • @willistaylor4077
    @willistaylor40774 жыл бұрын

    What about the Jupiter JAS 700 vs. the Yamaha 280, in terms of quality ?

  • @dawkesmusic

    @dawkesmusic

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi - In our opinion the Yamaha is a far more refined Sax and thus the JAS 700 didn't make it into this list.

  • @willistaylor4077

    @willistaylor4077

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dawkesmusic In Australia, the Jupiter JAS 500, is available at around $1,100. The Yamaha 280, is around $1,800. I still think the Yammy would be the best for me as an adult learner. 💕😊

  • @EricLee-rz2vo
    @EricLee-rz2vo4 жыл бұрын

    Except Jupiter, all others sounds good

  • @jingyak7

    @jingyak7

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sad, I thought I am going to get one

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