Do I play the Sax? No.Did I still proceed to watch the whole video? Yes.

@carstengraves5673

4 жыл бұрын

same

@ramune940

4 жыл бұрын

Do I play the alto saxophone?Yes, I do. Did I watch the entire video? No, I didn’t, I skipped some parts.

@gunnar_gunnar_176

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@gavinlittle4161

4 жыл бұрын

Me right now

@seriyothematch

4 жыл бұрын

Same

jokes on you, i can make the $4500 sax sound like a fisher-price toy

@adwitiyadixit

5 жыл бұрын

Like the saxoboom?

@TheIbemuntu

5 жыл бұрын

What you said!!!

@worldtravel101

5 жыл бұрын

I can make it sound like a dying cow

@pokemoninyourrecommendatio4153

5 жыл бұрын

@@adwitiyadixit don't say that saxoboom is the biest (bi-est)

@JestersPrivilage

4 жыл бұрын

I can make it sound like I killed a goose!

I think the professional sax handles the quieter notes noticeably better, the dynamic range just felt very smooth to me by comparison. But the Amazon sax still sounds great.

I don't have the ear for this, but looking away from the screen and listening, I could not actually tell the difference. They are both beautiful sounding instruments.

@legoxb

Ай бұрын

thats crazy.

I once bought a pair of Chinese white gloves and they came bundled with a sax.

@bettersax

5 жыл бұрын

lol!

@austincustom

5 жыл бұрын

ftw

@derycktrahair8108

5 жыл бұрын

My Doctor put on a rubber glove & I don't want to talk about it.

@sam7181

5 жыл бұрын

hahaha epic

@aeralix9423

5 жыл бұрын

One time I bought a sax and it came with gloves

The expensive sax clearly sounds better, but the Amazon sax is WAY MORE than enough to learn with and get very proficient

@imogenelizabeth5525

3 жыл бұрын

I’m learning on a Yamaha sax but I’ve done my grade 1 but I wouldn’t risk doing it on a cheap sax x

@Apemania69

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what i was thinking listening to it with good earphones. But price/performance the cheap win and is enough to get started

@dezmodium

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was about to say the same. The Amazon sax sounds good. Like, plenty good for a learner. A new player will not outplay that instrument. The expensive sounds real nice though. Better resonance, richer, less "breathy".

@seanyoung9396

3 жыл бұрын

I started with a bufet crampon and then went to selmer super action 80 series 2

@FreeBBoxRingtones

3 жыл бұрын

For someone who doesn't have the tools to perform the adjustments at the beginning, is this still a suitable starting instrument?

Yani is WAY more mellow and smooth. But for a beginner the cheap sax sounds just as good as any student model I've heard and they usually cost more than $300!

@TrevorDennis100

8 ай бұрын

Mellow and smooth is a good description. I was going to say it had a cleaner tone, but mellow and smooth is a fitting description.

@REALGECKO4526GEEKERYTIME

7 ай бұрын

@@TrevorDennis100 i agree, personally the cheap one sounded a bit raspy but it sounds good for what its worth

You know what, Brother... I've been playing music (keys, bass, drums, baritone, and tuba) for a long time, and there's one thing I've learned. I have seen many players try to get the same tone from cheap stuff versus high-quality instruments and I've discovered this... It's all about the player. Honestly, you made that $270 sax sound really good, as I closed my eyes and just listened. I truly couldn't tell the difference when you switched between the two !!! A great player is simply that... a great player. Facts 🎷😎

Bad sax is like bad pizza. Even when it's bad, it isn't THAT bad.

@rm9308

4 жыл бұрын

I wish he'd given a warning and a pause before the listening comparison so we could scroll away from the video to do a truly blind test.

@GeckoRblx

4 жыл бұрын

@@RateMySkillbridge Ong it does

@Vercalos

4 жыл бұрын

If you can say that, then you haven't had truly bad pizza.

@jsra09

4 жыл бұрын

No it's not. Bad pizza is BAD. Everyone knows it's bad. Most people don't have the trained ear to hear how a professional compares to a novice so to them it's all the same.

@user-kz7wj5fl9r

4 жыл бұрын

The Collective Matter of opinion, I guess. I was thinking by “bad pizza”, he meant “cold pizza”. Q

Never played the Sax. Never listened to Sax. KZread: This is perfect for you my man.

@andrewarena7798

4 жыл бұрын

check out sonny rollins live show called saxophone colossus, anything by stan getz, john coltrane, jackie mclean, coleman hawkins, sun ra, and as for contemporary recommendations, karl denson and kamasi washington are killing it these days.. peace ✌🏼 🎷

@andrewarena7798

4 жыл бұрын

oh shit, CHARLIE PARKER too lol...music is a gift

@dannys69

4 жыл бұрын

Mood

@xorbztv2129

4 жыл бұрын

lordmattu666 lmfao same

@hawk2957

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! The exact same happened with me!

Hey Jay: Thanks for this entertaining video. The budget sax may be a relatively good deal-but I suspect the real determining factor here is you! I've known other great players who could pick up mediocre instruments and make them sound wonderful. In other words, sheer experience can often compensate for what an instrument lacks. So I don't know how many of your subscribers who order something like this will get comparable results. Still, fun show!

@sl8ofhand

2 жыл бұрын

Nice job. I agree with Zeppy, Jay. A (former) local music store owner used to amaze me by making any guitar sound better than it had any right to sound.

Honestly, biggest difference I heard was in the warmth of the tone. Yani was a more warm tone with deeper depth of sound. Very surprising, indeed.

I wasn't looking for a saxophone but I am drunk and that's a bargain

@davidMax19

3 жыл бұрын

So did you buy it?

@themow432

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidMax19 no, I didn't. Which is lucky for the neighbors

@ashtonhashbrown6155

3 жыл бұрын

Lol this is to much

@gilg7444

3 жыл бұрын

On gagne de l’argent

@808G8GT

3 жыл бұрын

You should buy one. LOL.

Quarantine days. Me: know nothing about saxophone. Also me: watching this video with serious face and judging like a professional.

@mypointofblue5260

4 жыл бұрын

Turkic İstanbul I’ve watched this video before (under better circumstances), but I think I’m going to check out this sax or something close to it to keep me and my mind busy! :)

@mypointofblue5260

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. I’m thinking about checking this one out!

@tapesounds4704

4 жыл бұрын

Today I bought the yamaha venova with knowing nothing about play sax

@torgo4ever

4 жыл бұрын

...and for this reason alone , I call you brother ! lol

@draurkh

4 жыл бұрын

@Akar Acharya I hate prejudiced people like you. How do you know he/she is Muslim? Go see a doctor.

I played a sax for a few years as a kid in high school. I didn't keep up with it after high school, because they've always been an expensive instrument to own. Recently while browsing Amazon, I came across a few musical instruments, which made me wonder if Amazon might have a Saxophone as well. I was shocked to see how cheap you could get one, like this one in your video. I'm 45 now, and it's been over 25 years since I played, but I'm enjoying learning again :) Thanks for the comparison, your Yanagisawa is amazing, and clearly a better sound, but the Lazarro I ended up with is good enough to practice with for now :)

@signaturelements

11 ай бұрын

I had to stop in elementary school because we walked a long way and it was just too heavy for me (rental in the suitcase). My partner bought a Glory from Bezoz for me because I keep talking about how much I wish I could try again at 39 here I am beginning again thanks to KZread University! 😂 LOVE the content!

I love the fact that he was honest about the link, no playing around straight forward and at the end of the video after he made sure that we will enjoy and see the difference

Me: I have never once searched anything on KZread for any kind of instrument KZread : difference between a cheap sax vs professional sax Me: WTF ok I’ll watch some of it

@BoostedSTIG

4 жыл бұрын

Same here haha. Def watched the whole thing

@rhinosoats5800

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what happened to me dood

@88.vv1

4 жыл бұрын

*watches all of it*

@levicunneen2245

4 жыл бұрын

Same happened to me

@BodaciousBeverly

4 жыл бұрын

Also me: Now I want a saxophone!

As the saying goes: “Any sax is better than no sax.”

@eltouristoduo

4 жыл бұрын

you know 10 mins ago I read where you wrote " “Any sax is better than no sax.” and I actually just took it at face value, like that was a direct saying. It may be and old joke in some musician circles, idk. It's a bit odd that I didn't think of what is probably a play on an old saying about sex. So maybe it's an old joke about an even older saying, idk any of that. I'm just saying oddly I didn't think of any of that, or get the joke or the reference, even though that is all sorta pretty immediately plain to me anyway. I think I was in the headspace upon reading it, that literally any sax is better than no sax, because I was in a moment of appreciating some tastefully and well played sax. And I don't often listen to that. So then 10 mins later I was still here and read that saying again and took it more as probably intended. Also, maybe any sax is better than no sax when it comes to these modern instruments. But it is definitely not true that any sex is better than no sex, lol. Maybe sex with yourself, lol.

@alossa8709

4 жыл бұрын

People say that? =/

@alias7

4 жыл бұрын

eltouristoduo I thought it was a missed opportunity in terms of titling your KZread video. I still enjoy a good pun / double entendres / play on words. I’m always amazed by how flexible the English language can be and I don’t think people appreciate the way in can be constructed to have multiple meanings. Btw, your video randomly popped up in my recommendation. Even though I don’t play the sax, I watched your video!!! Very educational and entertaining...

@MrPooPooJohn

4 жыл бұрын

unless it's sax from your dad.

@gurudeclan

4 жыл бұрын

No sax is better than any sax. Worst instrument ever.

I got a cheap one for about $100 3 years ago, mind you it was slightly used. They claimed one of the lower pads leaked but it was a simple adjustment from someone who had no clue what they were doing to fix it. And it still plays absolutely beautifully today. As beautiful as it looks. Boight it for my son to get into band before the pandemic hit and ruined everything. Now i play it instead and its wonderful. Point is you dont have to ve rich to have beautiful looking and sounding instruments.

I've been playing Alto sax 47 years and I honestly couldn't tell the difference. Duribility will be the difference. They are more duriible than they used to be I've read. My 2saxes from 06 and 09 from a cheap Chinese company wouldn't hold up and were in the shop a lot. But surprisingly sounded good.

@mikesmallwood8299

11 ай бұрын

I've been playing instruments for around 50 years also. I heard no sound quality difference either. I also suspect if it were a blind folded test, those who swore the expensive instrument sounded better would likely claim the budget instrument sounded better or, in the absence of potential visual bias, would claim no sound quality difference. Yes, these days, the budget instruments are far superior than they were 10 years ago. Most of this has to do with manufacturing improvements with automated computer controlled production equipment. Hand-made attention to detail has been replaced by far more detailed computer automation. So, we'll continue to see far more superior instruments emerge in the budget range. Eventually, the only differences between a high-end instrument and a budget instrument will be the material types used as precision is becoming a common given among all grades.

omg I was scrolling through the comments when he was playing and didn't even realize he swapped saxes

@asetix4709

4 жыл бұрын

Bill Li same

@lancehandy6648

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. And people are saying the professional one sounds a little better. If you werent looking like us, you might not even realize

@allengutierrezgomez690

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree... Happened to me also I was expecting to notice the change but no...never

@kevdavis3207

4 жыл бұрын

god it gets worse.... swaped saxes ???? this is like a threesome.

@janusmarincek3649

4 жыл бұрын

Same

I can't tell. I got my Chinese headphones on Amazon.

@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys

4 жыл бұрын

Now that's funny~!!!

@ArthurAlison

4 жыл бұрын

:'D :'D :'D

@jamescharros1299

4 жыл бұрын

Had to run to bathroom to pee. Died laughing.

@lemoinexavier

4 жыл бұрын

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL !!!!!!

@screamer22222

4 жыл бұрын

genius

Great demonstration but I couldn't tell the difference and I had my eyes closed. Love your program

Honestly the saxophone doesnt really matter that it is expensive or not, as long as it is not damaged and it works perfectly fine, it all comes down to a good Mouth piece, reed and ligature (from what I've heard)

The professional one obviously sounds better, just not $4,200 better.

@waylenbeare1020

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Waylon

@gmmay70

4 жыл бұрын

A lot of that price difference is not just for the listener, but the player. It's harder to get a good sound and show good technique with a student model horn.

@jonkenny593

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I can understand a price increase just from the quality but not that much of an increase.

@gmmay70

4 жыл бұрын

@jon kenny Why not? Quality is not just from using better materials, but the precision workmanship that goes into it. It's no different from the difference in price from some particle board table from Wal-mart and a finely made table made of real materials from Ethan Allen. You get what you pay for.

@babajamiaco

4 жыл бұрын

And how did you measure that? In my opinion it sounded $10,000 better...

4500$ was richer, 270 was buzzier. But still epic value for 270

@2wrdr

5 жыл бұрын

The 270 does produce a bit more in the upper frequencies (some might call that buzzier) The 4500 produces less in the upper frequencies (some might call that warmer) The fact that the 270 stays on pitch and overall sounds pretty good makes it an absolute bargain. Would also make a good second or third instrument for the accomplished. I am not a real musician, but a mixer so who notices sounds most people would never notice( to a fault quite often)

@draconicepic4124

5 жыл бұрын

@@2wrdr I wonder how much of the quality has changed through the digital conversion. I suspect the Professional Sax probably sounds even better in person.

@qwerfa

5 жыл бұрын

@@draconicepic4124 I'd be curious to see it tested blind. I tried not looking at the video, and there's a few times, where I thought he'd switched instrument and hadn't. Also, if this was with the cheap mouthpiece, there's no doubt in my mind that this sax, assuming it can last a long time with proper care, can carry any one wanting to learn to play for a couple of years, or until they decide if they want to invest in a high quality instrument. And at 270$, that's almost a steal. When I learned to play, around 15 years ago, the cheapest sax I could find new was around 450, didn't sound as good, and had way more rattle in the keys. Just to be clear, I haven't played in over ten years, and I was never more than an amateur player, so take my opinion with a grain of salt, but if I wanted to play again just for fun once in a while, I'd definitely jump on the occasion and buy that amazon sax.

@MalucoLapin

5 жыл бұрын

And i wonder how it affects the player. Next time, try without knowing wich sax you play. In any case, a saxophone always come from a factory. So you cannot doubt the differences are "minor", unlike violins or clarinets, wich can come from luthier, using very specific woods, and crafting techniques.

@Johnny-Cage

5 жыл бұрын

I compared the sounds to, listening to music on the radio vs bluetooth. Basically what you said.

Surprising good.. cause your a good player. The the expensive one is more smoother,brighter better tone and timber in the lower register...❤

What matters is the person behind the sax. You're great mahn! I thought my instrument was bad but now I've realized that it's me who's wack.😢

I feel like the professional one sounds a little more warmer and softer

@notnilc2107

4 жыл бұрын

The higher notes on the alto sax sound less horsey too.

@ashmack6231

4 жыл бұрын

@@notnilc2107 They're both alto

@notnilc2107

4 жыл бұрын

@@ashmack6231 Not gonna deny that I'm a dumb ass piece of shit but my reasoning in saying the cheap sax wasn't alto was cus the video never mentioned that it was alto. I kinda just assumed that "alto" was a brand of sorts, kinda like stradivarius violins.

@prodbysteexy

4 жыл бұрын

@@notnilc2107 ok sorry but have you ever played in a band or played an instrument

@notnilc2107

4 жыл бұрын

@@prodbysteexy I played Hot Cross Buns on a recorder in primary school once. Does that count?

As a saxophone player myself of 20 years, I was actually shocked as to how good that cheap saxophone sounded. I would never have thought of buying a saxophone on Amazon... my niece and nephews are beginning to play instruments in school and this is something I will definitely tell them about.

@Sk0lzky

3 жыл бұрын

At lower price ranges there's virtually no difference between cheap AliExpress stuff and slightly more expensive music store bought one. Perhaps the quality control varies more at the lower range but that's it (at least in my experience)

@allanedwards2490

3 жыл бұрын

Hi I have a question for Gmon750 if they don't mind? I am 58 and want to learn to play the Sax . How difficult and how long would it take with the desired hours put into the practice. Regards Allan

@rhewt01

3 жыл бұрын

@@allanedwards2490 Sorry to barge in when you asked another for an answer, but here is mine, I hope you don't mind. To get "good" at the saxophone you have to make it a part of yourself. The journey to learning how to express yourself through the saxophone is fun and amazing. There is no need to put an amount of time one should practice or how many years it will take to be able to perform. The trick is to play it every day. At some point in the day pick her up and play. If you can't play that day try to watch videos here or listen to some of the legends who have picked up the horn before you. The better you get and more you understand time will melt away as you're playing. Before you know it you'll have practiced for hours. So don't worry about the amount of time to play to get good. I guarantee if you pick up your saxophone every day with the intention to learn you'll get good.

@allanedwards2490

3 жыл бұрын

@@rhewt01 awesome Matthew i really appreciate your advice and support. I sing, play guitar and am 58 years old. Decided with my son 21 years old to do this together for fun. Music is just a hobby and for the shower lol. We look forward to doing this.

@cynthiathompson4380

2 жыл бұрын

Yea it’s a great price especially for beginners and kids in school

I rather enjoyed the playability on both. While there were sound variations in the 2, there was nothing substantial to warrant pricing, at least to me. What is quite more interesting is if the masses didn't realize the price difference they wouldn't notice the sound difference. Thanks again for your comparison it was GREAT!

@Upsaul

Жыл бұрын

That's also have i feel, if i didn't know which were which i would have thought it was the same

@edigabrieli7864

11 ай бұрын

Sound and playability are two different issue and if you never play this instrument then you cannot comment on playability. Playability is how much an instrument allowed itself to be played without giving you a hard time. True even a bad instrument can sound good if you put an humongus amount of energy and efforts in it but from such instruments we run away.

That’s so amazing, I watched it with my grand-nephew who is a freshman in high school. He’s looking to upgrade his sax and this was definitely an eye opener. Thx for sharing

The inexpensive sax sounds better than I thought. The professional seems to have a warmer volume to it.

@darrenhirst9900

3 жыл бұрын

I just hear a higher volume with the one that costs more money. If you listen again you can hear the volume is higher on the expensive one. The cheap sax dose sound really good.

I’ve taught for 25 years and every beginning student eventually thinks a pro horn will make them sound tons better. I’ve always said as long as a sax is in good condition it’s almost 99% the player that determines the sound. Great video ! Tnx

@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823

5 жыл бұрын

I think what great gear does is make you want to constantly play it. Cheap garbage given to new students is normally uncomfortable to hear, hard to keep tuned well, and itchy to play. At that, you're better buying or acquiring a beat-up whatever than getting garbage that's new. :) I can say that about drums and such. I know jack about horns. I have had cheap stuff last close to 20 years with minor mods. (Squire bass got a re-fret...feels better to play) imo:)

@gdrugg2006

5 жыл бұрын

same goes for any instrument. hendrix could make a squier strat sound enormous, i'm sure. bonham could do the same for a set of pearl exports. head's up: it's not that your instrument isn't versatile, YOU'RE not versatile!

@treespunk

5 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. There are slight differences in tone between the two saxes but a good player can make just about anything sound good

@regend762

5 жыл бұрын

BUNDY II with a good mouthpiece and reed combo for the win.

@ozgurtezcan

5 жыл бұрын

@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 Well it depends on the instrument. With drums quality matters a lot, even an uneducated ear can make the difference, especially with cymbals. No matter how good you hit a crash, if it's a poor quality one, it will irritate your ear. Even the best drummer in the world can't make a bad cymbal sound decent. However with some other instruments it's more about the player, than the quality of the instrument. Experienced players can make even the worst quality instrument sound decent.

I have a sax for 4 years and No i carnt play i just love the look of all my instruments on my wall guitars, Banjo, drum set etc etc a complete shopaholic i closed my eyes and listened to you and........didnt notice any change in instrument, but thank you, your amazing

You make both Sing. Love your playing and all the feels.

The cheap one sounds sharper, brighter. The expensive one sounds smoother, warmer. If that makes any sense.

@MrKasugano

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly, pro alt sax is like for low sexy Jazz while Amazon alt sax sounds more Growling, for Rock music. As a guitar player I'd definitely prefer Amazon version for bad-ass solo keys firstly, but both are amazing for collection. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mHeEyc6gp9Dgpc4.html

@the_junk_shop

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking. The Yanagisawa has a warmer, smoother tone to it for sure. The cheap one is a bit...tinnier?

@jimmymac601

5 жыл бұрын

I hope it makes sense. I thought the same thing.

@kinene5867

5 жыл бұрын

That's most likely because the brand is aware more beginners (starting to buy better saxes) start with cheap ones, since they won't have the best embouchure it needs to be made sharper.

@christianmaurer96

5 жыл бұрын

Since nobody does Im going to say it: The cheap one sounded like ass

Forgot to add, a massive advantage of these imports is that it allows more people to gain access to a musical instrument which can only be a good thing.

@Ronno4691

4 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@j.dragon651

4 жыл бұрын

as long as the instrument is built well enough not to be a discouragement.

@George241312

4 жыл бұрын

that would of been a game changer in the 1800s

@bobcieslinski

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Smith so true. There are a lot of kids I see in my school who can’t afford the expensive quality instruments. These cheaper ones work great as a cheaper starter horn.

Escuché toda la prueba de sonido con auriculares en el celular. Pero para escuchar en alta fidelidad utilicé la computadora de mi hijo y auriculares profesionales, y quedé asombrado por la calidd del sonido del saxo chino. Es increible la similitud con el saxo dorado. No es facil reconocer para este músico que los chino nos estan sacando muchísima ventaja en casi todos los instrumentos que fabrican.

Esse vídeo já tem 4 anos mas ajuda de mais pois vou comprar um sax para começar a aprender e sou apaixonado pelo instrumento graças Sr George Michael .

The gloves are for protection, practice safe sax kids!

@craigmorgan8493

5 жыл бұрын

Lol, very good

@shaunlambertii79

5 жыл бұрын

+1 internet

@sed8181

5 жыл бұрын

safe but horrible for sax playing. in marching band our really thin gloves always clipped my little bflat key ruining my beautiful marching band blast :(

@ccph03nix

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@hdgupta2988

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

"Wow. The mouth piece actually plays" This man had extremely low expectations😂😂😂

@MalevolentMeles

4 жыл бұрын

I mean, there are probably worse mouthpieces on the market--I remember one I had that came with my old student sax was BAD sounding lmao

@Andy251153

4 жыл бұрын

Idk why either, it cost $270, that seems pretty good for any saxophone in my eyes, it just gets better and better until it's crazy expensive

@KittyBeeViolinT

4 жыл бұрын

I have attempted a cheap clarinet mount piece and couldn’t make a sound. I was crying because it just thought I’d never be able to play, then my friend handed me her nice clarinet and I was able to produce a sound immediately. I ordered a new mouth piece

@Dutch3DMaster

4 жыл бұрын

Totally incomparable because almost completely electronic, but, there are videocamera's available that really have an appearance that shouts "Professional" (because shoulder mount) while for about 3200 euro's when buying one of those new you'd actually have a very terrible videocamera that, not at all has any of the advantages of a professional videocamera that might cost just 500 euro's more and actually get's you a professional videocamera, that, most of the times also does not has the words "professional" written at every possible side of the box, because the people buying an actual professional videocamera know what they are buying. So, for that price difference, I can really expect that.

@LearnerChess

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes, as is the case in this comment section, the comments are good for many laughs. :)

Back when I had a little money, I got both a tenor (for when the good one is in the shop) and an alto, cheap Chinese knock-offs. After finding the best mouthpiece/ligature/reed setup, both have a nice sound. The pitch through the entire range is not as accurate as my pro horn, but I've learned to adapt. (alt fingerings work). The alto even had 2 mouthpieces; I chose the better one for me. Both needed tweaking, but the price is right. Thanks.

@directcurrent5751

4 ай бұрын

What MP ?

Great vid Jay, thanks! The Yani had more lower frequencies coming through - well, just more frequencies or harmonics so had a much juicier, pleasing to the ear tone. It was more noticeable at the lower and higher ends of the sax. Having said that, the Amazon sax seems to be great value. I wonder how it would stand up to heavy playing over 18 months?

The saxophones sound like 720p and 4k respectively. The cheap one's clearly acceptable but not exceptional like the pro sax. I'd buy it.

@JT-be5tv

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent way of describing it. The cheap one is less clean and clear, but it's not so wrong as to be unusable.

@jace_Henderson

2 жыл бұрын

@@JT-be5tv especially considering the fact the theres a 16.7x difference in price.

@royy_obs8439

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t describe it any better.

@jonathanvallee4561

2 жыл бұрын

good enough for new player or for school

@pensionistakawaii220

2 жыл бұрын

For the price the cheapest is good

$270: slightly more brass in the sound, a little less smooth in the note transitions (obviously not the fault of Jay) but overall good sound $4500: way smoother and more buttery timbre, notes glide really well in quick figures I mean, if you’re making professional grade money in music, go for the minutiae that make a better instrument any day.

@FilmSpider

4 жыл бұрын

I Prichard yes! I was trying to find the words but that describes it perfectly.

@ultimategotea

4 жыл бұрын

Also, the amazon sax has a buzzy character to its tone which plays somewhat well with how he plays it

@ianprichard29

4 жыл бұрын

ultimategotea yeah! That’s the brass in the sound i was talking about. Definitely not off-putting, but there’s a definite increase in quality when you can tell that every note in the $4500 sax was as smooth as could be when its supposed to be.

@thanhtruong9672

4 жыл бұрын

okay no hate i hear literally no difference, the only difference is either save money or spend 3400 extra dollars on a "better" sax instead

@joshuaadler4259

4 жыл бұрын

@@thanhtruong9672 ho do you say no hate then immediately tell him to shut the fuck up like wheres the logic in that

Yes. Yani's sound is deeper, richer, and smoother. But the Amazon's is amazing for the price.

I’ve wanted an alto sax for a long time but it’s hard to get into it with limited knowledge and a lot of musicians go off of preference. I think ima just take a swing at the Amazon sax to learn the basics and build up from there. I’m definitely combing this channel up and down 👍👍

A great player of any instrument can make ANYTHING sound amazing and he just did an outstanding job illustrating this

@tjcombo1936

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing lol! I think it’s him and not the sax.

@The.Artistic.Squirrel

2 жыл бұрын

@MR.random57 I found Jesus! He was against the wall behind my sofa. I honestly don’t think he minded being there.

@alphakky

2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the old saw, "There's something wrong with my horn." Here, give me that. Nope, nothing wrong...

@alphakky

2 жыл бұрын

True. They're good enough for school band or maybe a secondary horn in a cover band. I have an Oleg gold bari as my main axe, but an inexpensive tenor and soprano for those odd gigs and basketball games.

@The.Artistic.Squirrel

2 жыл бұрын

@@alphakky I do not play an instrument anymore but I played (should say “tried to play”) an old wood Buffet clarinet that was my moms. It’s a whole lot harder than it looks to get the right note. I have a greater appreciation for the time and work musicians put in alongside their talent.

2015: no intentions of searching up a sax 2016: no intentions of searching up a sax 2017: no intentions of searching up a sax 2018: no intentions of searching up a sax 2019: KZread recommendations:

@jesusbrito8447

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@RajaRickin

4 жыл бұрын

some device connected to the internet either heard you talk about a sax or you typed in saxophone somewhere and bam, it comes up as a recommend

@helixgaming3358

4 жыл бұрын

Same I have never ever searched up a saxophone on any of my youtube accounts for about 5 or 6 years since ive started using youtube and i dont even play a band instrument and im logged onto my youtube account not even as a guest or something and this pops up?!?!?

@amiralnawab6465

4 жыл бұрын

ahahah

@andrew-coronel-9016

4 жыл бұрын

Same at first I wanted to play alto sax but I got trumpet instead.

I'm impressed with the Amazon sax. It's not the Yani, but yet impressive. As a repair tech of over 35 years, I'll be honest I've never worked on one of these but would think I might be seeing some come in the shop. Some techs won't work on them, but with more and more out there we might have to accommodate our customers. I worry about keys breaking easily. Key mechanisms can be refit, tone holes faced properly, etc...but all comes with a price. If there are any techs out there reading this, and have worked on these, please chime in and let me know what you think. Thank you!

Thank you, I use this Ammon-saxophone since two years, I'm very glade and happy.

You were recording that door for weeks just anxiously waiting for the postman

@4OURTANK

5 жыл бұрын

Lol it was staged, he didn't even sign for it

@3incher982

5 жыл бұрын

Wooosh

@dermohammetdarfdasnet5206

5 жыл бұрын

SkillerPenguin its not in france its in canada

@skillerpenguin7622

5 жыл бұрын

@@dermohammetdarfdasnet5206 Oh my bad, I'm new here.

@jacob1931

5 жыл бұрын

Tankh Sees Can I get a youtuber to make an r/wooosh vid on this man

I think this demo shows us that it's the player not the horn.

@pondlurker5210

5 жыл бұрын

Erica the Magnificent! Definitely a mix of both

@yato6772

5 жыл бұрын

And mouthpiece and reed is what makes the difference

@angelameisenheimer1076

5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it also depends on the positioning of the neck and how it is attached to the body.

@brendangustafson4465

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Yo Ho

@mapp4751

5 жыл бұрын

Amen, to my ears virtually very little difference!

Im 63. Only lessons i had playing were on violin at P.S. 138 in crown heights Bklyn over fifty years ago. The prof sax sounded consistently more earthy tone sounds for my ear which might not count for much. This channel captures my interest bc im a Huge Tower of Power fan.

The lacquer on cheaper instruments is very thin and delicate, your sweat will eat into the lacquer eventually wearing it right through. The idea of the gloves is to try and keep your sweat off the lacquer. Also these instruments are aimed at the lower end marching band market where they do often wear gloves, so you not only protect the finish but you can practice for how you'll be performing if it's a gloved marching band. It's meant to be an all in one kit, you get the straps, cleaning tools, gloves etc. Higher end instruments tend to not come with any accessories, assuming someone spending that kind of money will want to personalize their accessories more.

Just goes to show it's the player and not the horn, the horn is a plus, but he still sounded great on the inexpensive horn.

@haramanggapuja

5 жыл бұрын

Deff.

@krisptea

5 жыл бұрын

Although beginners will have a easier time learning on a quality instrument

@lucid_sound_design

5 жыл бұрын

The body of the saxophone practically has no defining role in the quality of the tone. The rich, clear sound that you're going for is within you're embouchure, airflow, and the quality of your mouthpiece and reed. Everything from there down is pretty standard.

@JeremyMcCant

5 жыл бұрын

@@lucid_sound_design Exactly, you're completely right! I noticed a slightly bigger sound and more body to the sound on the Yangisawa and more of a brightness in the Chinese sax. They have slight differences but just as you said, it's down to your embouchure, air flow, and everything else. He still sounded the same on both horns, only slight differences in the tone.

@antonb9459

5 жыл бұрын

@@lucid_sound_design When i bought my selmer, i tested it vs a a bit cheaper yani, which i intended to buy originally. I found a much bigger sound so that i bought the selmer. I mean yes, a great player can get great results with both, but there really is a difference

Seriously impressed with that Amazon sax. The professional sax sounds "creamier" than the amazon one, but not by a night and day difference

@SpeedKosts

4 жыл бұрын

It's like the difference in a $200 Mongoose and a $4,000 Santa Cruz

@joshuafreedman7703

4 жыл бұрын

Corey Chick Right! I was thinking the same thing.

@KLTan-zp6xr

4 жыл бұрын

yea .. the expensive one sounds more mellow than the cheaper one

@TS-fh9sd

4 жыл бұрын

my concern would be more durability/build quality. I would check the reviews to make sure it doesn't fall apart after a month.

@gingeroverseer9302

4 жыл бұрын

@@TS-fh9sd damn good point.

My friend had a bad experience with an Amazon tenor. It cost about $300 from a brand called Eastrock, and the octave key would break every time it was picked up. After several costly repairs that ended up costing more than the sax, he just got a used Yamaha student model which is the one he still plays today

I used to work for King Musical Instruments in the mid 70s. A King Super 20 Silver Sonic is worth a heck of a lot more today, then when it was made in the 60's. So what I am saying is "the reputation is part of the equation".

@jimmyb4388

Жыл бұрын

I've been playing Kings on alto and tenor since 1963. I've got one of each Zepher models. They are the best in my opinion, oh yes I have a Mk 6 and I prefer the Kings.

"Listen carefully with your headphones or good speakers" Me with earplugs that work only on one side from a 2009 Blackberry

@allyismynickname8462

4 жыл бұрын

HAH

@ph_12gunlancehunter64

4 жыл бұрын

My earphones came from th e 90's walkman... with 1 working ear...

@Alistair

3 жыл бұрын

@JRT that's not broke, just lazy. You've probably spent more on one meal or crate of beer recently than a decent pair of headphones costs

@coadygallantbeauty

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂👍🏼

@snaveevans8784

3 жыл бұрын

Only one of your headphones ears is broken?!

Me: How to make fermented hot sauce? KZread: Here's a cheap sax vs an expensive sax. me: ok 🤷‍♂️ proceeds to watch the whole video.

@nils-erikolsson3539

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@vincentbernhard9285

4 жыл бұрын

I'm happy that I'm not the only one looking for "how to make fermented hot sauce" ending here haha

@loverabbitt

4 жыл бұрын

Does fermented hot sauce mean like tabasco sauce?

@vincentbernhard9285

4 жыл бұрын

@@loverabbitt I think so, yes

@beccaseltun8228

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

First of all kudos to you, since the single most important factor is the musician. And you make both the saxes sound great! With regards to the pro sax it has a much more fulll and melodic sound to it. As it should have. 🙂

I've have a Selmer Mark VI Tenor that I got in 1971(no high f# key). Upon seeing my sax for the first time, one of my music teachers told that if there are any sour notes, I won't be able to blame the horn. I've yet to use it to its full potential and that's on me.

In Japan they say 下手人道具調: "the unskillful keeps searching for the right tool" - but the skilled all know it is in the player!

@dl8935

4 жыл бұрын

工欲善其事 必先利其器

@VideoMask93

4 жыл бұрын

In English we say "a poor craftsman blames his tools." A universal sentiment!

@goatlps

4 жыл бұрын

Good equipment is definitely advantageous over bad equipment though. If the cheap sax starts falling apart it won't be much good.

@thegamecrewalpha7654

4 жыл бұрын

In chile we say “tocai como el pico” which means “the tool doesnt give talent” and i love it

@martinhofvenstam4283

4 жыл бұрын

Very true.

Eddy Van Halen famously said that, whatever guitar & rig he plays, it winds up sounding like him - it’s the way he plays, not the rig setup, that makes his sound. Jay proves here, yet again, that it’s the player that makes the horn sound fabulous, not the other way around, and Jay makes the Chinese sax sound like solid gold. That said, Jay’s pro instrument is so buttery smooth, his phrases flow effortlessly. The Chinese sax, surprisingly good as it is, seems to put up a little more resistance.

@devswaine

5 жыл бұрын

I heard a funny story from Dave Weckl about a sax player named George Coleman who was talking with a fan after a gig. The fan pointed to the sax sitting on stage and said "wow that sax sounds just beautiful", and George pointed to the saxophone and responded, "yeah? how does it sound right now?".

@johnny1note

5 жыл бұрын

Devan Swaine, exactly :)

@LtPuff

5 жыл бұрын

Eddie Van Halen is a God.

@MusicbyMaggie

5 жыл бұрын

@@LtPuff Yes he is!🤘🎸

@lastuberman

5 жыл бұрын

I'm no musician. The Chinese sax sounds a little sad. I like that bluesy edge.

The professional sounded like it had better dynamic range, but the cheap one was still remarkable I'm toying with the idea of learning saxophone, and it's cool to know the price is somewhat accessible

@zackhudson5172

Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 Paige. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I'm Zack Hudson and am from Denver Colorado,, where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

@Better Sax, I would like to thank you for this video, watched it 4 years ago and this video helped me decide to buy the Amazon sax just to see if the instrument was indeed for me. I would just want to say Thank you! Because of this specific video I have started to play the saxophone ❤

@bettersax

4 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

And here is me, a med student, who has nothing to do with sax playing or music, at 4 am watching this....

@hashiramasenju5001

4 жыл бұрын

So... As a fellow med student watching this late in the evening, never having played an instrument in my life... I just did a double take reading this 😂

@ericminerv

4 жыл бұрын

Me at midnight lol

@nikkolaus

4 жыл бұрын

Security officer (off-duty of course!) sitting here at 4AM watching this after watching a bunch of POTC / Star Wars Symphony Orchestra videos...

@dragonflames1733

4 жыл бұрын

Same well not a med student but high school student at 23:55

@donaldkondi2979

4 жыл бұрын

Same here lol medical physicist watching this at 2 in the morning

cheaper one sounded excellent ..specially for some jazz and blues... Expensive one sounds richer in tone and clean almost quieter... but you're an excellent player tho so...probably can make any sax sound good...

Thank you so very much for this. My nephew needs a saxophone for school, but my sister is on a budget, and I think you have saved our bacon!

I do not play sax but I closed my eyes when you played and heard no difference with the 1st 2 switches. When you went to the 3rd one, It sounded just a bit sharp. Then it became a bit more in tune. At the end, they sounded the same. I am amazed. I am a trumpet player and I was amazed between my Yamaha and a king that sounded Identical.

This video made me buy the saxophone and teach myself starting in October. I got it on eBay for 150$ including shipping. I can now play 20 songs and it sounds pretty good.

@ilin76bb

4 жыл бұрын

video of it or never happened

@colinking8724

4 жыл бұрын

Mascha Bär Had you studied music before purchasing the sax?

@igorschmidlapp6987

4 жыл бұрын

@@ilin76bb I bought the same sax kit on eBay ($158 US, shipped free by FedEx from a US warehouse). From the description/pics, the engraving looks like the Ammoon manufacturer is shipping out their production overruns. The description uses the guitar tuning term "Drop E" in the description, instead of "E Flat" (the hint that it's the China manufacturer). But hey, a very low initial investment to see if you're worth pursuing it. Now, I have to make a cheap "silent box" to practice: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lo1m2pueosbcd9Y.html

@YoungBlaze

4 жыл бұрын

Can you 1. Play who let the nightcourt theme 2. Can you play at my wedding

@Sldeeffects

4 жыл бұрын

YoungBlaze I can learn and yes

There was quite a difference..but not a 4000$ difference, that's for sure!

@schokojojo

5 жыл бұрын

Aimwork in wanted to write the same xD

@ulstervillan1307

5 жыл бұрын

The pro sax is much smoother and richer sounding. But, if you weren't hearing them side by side......

@256darrell

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@KadruH

5 жыл бұрын

you pay the difference for quality.

@joshua_J

5 жыл бұрын

I would agree. The cheap one is only 6% of the cost of the expensive one and plays great for an average player. I mean it cost less than the 6.5% sales tax on the pro version

Thank you so much for this review. I'm looking on getting one for Christmas.

I played Alto tenner an berry Sax all though middle School an High School. I was in concert band matching band an field show band. All ways loved how the Saxophone sounded I wanted to play the soprano sax. If I were to give my opinion on the difference between the two. The cheaper one sounds a little louder an the difference with the expensive one is it sounds a lot smoother an softer but they sound alike I like the finish of the one you bout on line.

So the cheap one is like margarine and the expensive one is butter

@CTSpeed413

4 жыл бұрын

Kerry butter

@TheLcDGaming

4 жыл бұрын

You described it best mate

@LornaSatchwell

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty much

@lux-.-7398

4 жыл бұрын

@DJ Nepi lul

@shifu591

4 жыл бұрын

@DJ Nepi Its better cuz its more smooth

"Tastes like a Chinese factory." *oh no*

@nathankrueger8167

4 жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment Lmao

@miguelarboleda2003

4 жыл бұрын

Bruh 😂

@lukerogers4368

4 жыл бұрын

CORONAVIRUS

@morgmeyer

4 жыл бұрын

The name Coronavirus is getting on my nerves. It's annoying. Covid-19 sounds a lot cooler too.

@damonwilliams5197

4 жыл бұрын

Soon as he said I was like SHIT! GROUND ZERO!!!

I have been playing the sax since I was 20nyears old I'm currently sixty now. Very surprised about hearing the 270 dollar sax compared to the much more expensive sax. I liked the sound of the more expensive saxophone but I do feel that the other sax that costs less would be a very good value for a beginner. My first alto sax was a Selmer Bundy it cost 300.00 dollars used in 1973. Thanks for the great video.

I just bought the same sax two weeks before seeing this video and spent $241 for the regular finish. I am very pleased that you like it. As a beginner, I don't want to spend a lot, and never want to spend as much on a sax that I can on a car!

Amazon raised the price. It's now $338.10. They must have seen your video. But on a positive note, maybe Yanagisawa lowered theirs.

@fujitrolldesempleado4855

4 жыл бұрын

Also the professional sax is now less than $2,000, because of your video

@JoseLopez-yj8cq

4 жыл бұрын

😆

@MultiTomatojuice

4 жыл бұрын

in germany the same model sax costs between 190 and like 250 Im rlly thinking about getting one

@MultiTomatojuice

4 жыл бұрын

damn thats a long fucking link

@MultiTomatojuice

4 жыл бұрын

@celow banks how is it and where did u get it

Oh well I'm a professional musician and there is a BIG difference between them.. *the price*

@jfkesq

4 жыл бұрын

explain

@joshuar622

4 жыл бұрын

@@jfkesq one costs $270 and the other $4500

@jahredmusic3402

4 жыл бұрын

The freaking price. I'm pro too.

@studiosinger

4 жыл бұрын

Ilyaboss2006 Well it’s a great starter sax

@Mezmorizorz

4 жыл бұрын

The sound difference is massive too... Plus you can hear him struggling with the chinese horn...

Thanks for the great comparison! I play a Mark IV and a Selmer C* . I know the player makes the difference. The Amazon sax wasn’t that bad, but the difference in the depth of sound in yours is quite noticeable.

I love music the saxophone is my favorite. You did a very very nice demonstration of how good a entry level saxophone can sound in the hands of a professional, but even with some hearing loss at age 62 l like the sound of the more expensive one better. Having said that I could listen to you playing either all day. long

The expensive one clearly sounds better, but definitely not $4000 better.

@fabienherry6690

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah the notes are cleaner i would say but strangely i preffer the sound of the cheaper one . It gave a more rustic sound to me

@haikat4

4 жыл бұрын

@@SchafdoggGTO Probably feels a lot more comfortable to play as well

@TachiTekmo

4 жыл бұрын

@@SchafdoggGTO Exactly!

@eugenebaker3682

4 жыл бұрын

sound is not the only thing, build quality and replacement parts and ease of mechanics are also worth apart of the cost.

@charliv.5792

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

My mom didn't want me to join orchestra or band when I was in school because she thought there'd be to much sax and violins.

@davidreyes7724

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@Incognito-gh5qi

3 жыл бұрын

"Too much sax" is it even humanly possible to arrange those words in that order?

@chriswegner1611

3 жыл бұрын

That is bad (but it made me laugh)

@ZentaBon

3 жыл бұрын

@@Incognito-gh5qi it's inhumane

@Habu71

3 жыл бұрын

*Throws Tomato* ;)

i was pealing an egg as the test was ongoing and i got the chills and when i looked up it was exactly the moment you pulled the 4k sax, amazing and clean sound and the cheap sax still sounded pretty good and heart worming a great instrument for a beginner.

hardly distinguishable on the fast passages. Difference becomes more clear on long notes. Thanks for the review; I'm going for the cheap one for my "newbie" daughter.

Well i dont know if you are going to read this but, the gloves represents the asian respect and pride for the instrument that they have sold you. Sorry for my bad english.

@Laura-mk5xl

4 жыл бұрын

Alejandro López that’s amazing

@nobody-219

4 жыл бұрын

Bruh

@nobody-219

4 жыл бұрын

Stooooooopid

@nobody-219

4 жыл бұрын

Chinese boy 806

@windmillwilly

4 жыл бұрын

@@nobody-219 that's rad

The cheap one definitely sounds like it has more of your breath coming out of it while the more expensive one sounds more defined and clean

@JosephArata

5 жыл бұрын

A lot of it has to do with reeds and the material used to make the mouthpiece. They are 90% of what makes a wind instrument vibrate and create sound.

@matthewcarey4503

4 жыл бұрын

The vibrato is also able to be brought out more in the more expensive one because of that

First -n Truth in packaging statement - I'm old. My ears are original equipment, so they're old too. I listened with my eyes closed a couple of times, then I'd cheat and peek a bit when I "heard" a change. I could tell the difference, most of the time, but I honestly couldn't always say why the $$$$ horn was better or different than the $$ horn. Just that it was different. Maybe a little clearer, or cleaner in the higher ranges, but overall, a very impressive sound. Great test! Great review!

Just as a beginner on Tenor Sax, the difference in sound is distinguishable. The low cost horn sounds nice, but its a bit 'breathy', the sound of the professional sax is much richer and clean. I might get an Alto version to try. What is the build quality like I wonder? How long will it last and how easy is it to play re fingering pressure required linked to lever/ spring efficiency? Thanks for the vid, very useful.

I closed my eyes for the demo and all I heard was beautiful music

@greatestever2831

5 жыл бұрын

David Leitman I love your comment

@glarryg2318

5 жыл бұрын

I did the same at first, and it wasn't until the tune was almost over that I looked and realized he was switching between horns throughout the whole thing. I couldn't tell otherwise.

This guy makes both instruments sound good, which evokes the old adage: "It is the poor carpenter who blames his tools."

@neknosnaws5990

5 жыл бұрын

That only counts with woodwinds!

@nanderlizernanderlizer684

5 жыл бұрын

that really is a stupid saying

@ruskibeaner5983

5 жыл бұрын

@@neknosnaws5990 sax is a woodwind lol

@ALLMAPEOPLE

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like something the rich carpenter would say to minimise the poor carpenters plight.

@lydyepydlgdlydlydussuuddi

5 жыл бұрын

@@ALLMAPEOPLE lol they mean poorly skilled.

Thanks for doing this review man. I'm totally going with the Amazon saxophone. I could hear a slight change in between the both of them of course the more expensive one being the clearer. But I'm not even sure if I'll become a professional but so the Amazon will work for me for now.

It sounds the same when you have a 10 bucks speaker

@Victor-qk7mw

4 жыл бұрын

Same. #3rdworldcountry

@Speed_7545

4 жыл бұрын

@Domnq What are hp's? If they're in any way respectable, you should know about youtube's compression and shitty audio quality.

@chaeyoungshi

4 жыл бұрын

A A you mean not listening carefully

@dRippppa

4 жыл бұрын

@@Victor-qk7mw where? I'll mail you speakers.

@acardona909

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Jiménez hahahaha

The professional one had a fuller sound is the thing I mainly noticed

@selenecastro3000

4 жыл бұрын

X2 but actually the quality sound is not so different

@DSShinZoku

4 жыл бұрын

ya, it's like deeper and less .... plastic like?

@gomezv8944

4 жыл бұрын

Yea the amazon one sounds choppy and the professional one sounds smoother

@wileycoyote6037

4 жыл бұрын

It could also be due to him knowing his professional instrument better; but we all just came here to watch some random saxophone shenanigans, not to get an actual review.

@escalator9734

4 жыл бұрын

Fuller is the right word. The pro one has more low end and high end content, and less high mid, with some other mid on the frequency range dipped down. That's the tecnhical way of saying fuller and smoother

on the higher notes the professional one was stronger richer, but I actually loved the richness of the lower notes on the Amazon sax 👍🏽

Thank you so much for this great video. It is really inspiring that you can get high quality instruments for a good price.

There is an old saying:" It's a bad workman that blames his tools" Jay, my friend, you could get a tune out of an empty bottle! I live in inspired hope. Loved the video.

@bettersax

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks...

@derekakien7379

5 жыл бұрын

Or the kitchen sink!

@weetusimonen9137

5 жыл бұрын

i mean everyone can if you blow air in there from the right angle

@strangedevice2547

5 жыл бұрын

please add a mouthpiece to a bottle for your next vid

@michaelgibson5047

4 жыл бұрын

Sam Jackson and his liquor flute