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Yanagisawa T4 Professional Tenor Saxophone Sax - Japan - Mark VI Copy-Overhauled
Estimated price for orientation: 910 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
I believe it's a T4 Tenor Saxophone as it has the number 4 stamped near the serial number. The serial number is 175223 and according with saxpics.com it is a 1991 sax but I am not sure. So if any of you have more information please let me know. This instrument was taken apart, cleaned, polished and repaded. It's is playing very well and have a bealtifyul tone. It's golden lacquered but the lacquer is very worn and in some spots you can see raw brass. It has a few dings here and there but cosmetically it looks nice. The worse spot is on the bell lip were they tyed to repair it but didn't do a great job (pic 9). I think a good repairman can make it looks much better. The case is in bad shape but I will use it to protect the saxophone during shipping. Mouthpiece is unbranded and it comes with a vintage ligature and cap. Also a neck strap is included. Below I have some information about Yanagisawa T-4. Good luck biding.In [1965/1966], the A-4 and T-4 [were] released as entry-level pro model[s] based on the 5-series instruments, similar to how the current 99x models are entry level [professional] versions of the 99xx instruments. (Sources HERE and HERE.)The 4 series of horns have a very centered tone and shows a major amount of influence from the Selmer Mark VI without being a true copy. It has a similar bore as well as many keywork and design elements that evoke the memory of the VI. The left pinky table is of a different design [than on the 5-series,] but shows Selmer influence. It is a non-floating mechanism that appears to be “Selmer-like” but on steroids, as it is quite a bit larger than your standard modern left pinky table. (Source: Ed Svoboda’s original Yanagisawa article.)From what I can see, most of the 4 series are marked with the model name, next to the serial number. That instantly tells you whether the horn you have is a 4-series or 5-series. Interestingly, I’ve come across several A-40s and T-40s that had “A-40” or “T-40” engraved on the bell, but are stamped “A-4,” “T-4,” or just “4” by the serial number.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
I believe it's a T4 Tenor Saxophone as it has the number 4 stamped near the serial number. The serial number is 175223 and according with saxpics.com it is a 1991 sax but I am not sure. So if any of you have more information please let me know. This instrument was taken apart, cleaned, polished and repaded. It's is playing very well and have a bealtifyul tone. It's golden lacquered but the lacquer is very worn and in some spots you can see raw brass. It has a few dings here and there but cosmetically it looks nice. The worse spot is on the bell lip were they tyed to repair it but didn't do a great job (pic 9). I think a good repairman can make it looks much better. The case is in bad shape but I will use it to protect the saxophone during shipping. Mouthpiece is unbranded and it comes with a vintage ligature and cap. Also a neck strap is included. Below I have some information about Yanagisawa T-4. Good luck biding.In [1965/1966], the A-4 and T-4 [were] released as entry-level pro model[s] based on the 5-series instruments, similar to how the current 99x models are entry level [professional] versions of the 99xx instruments. (Sources HERE and HERE.)The 4 series of horns have a very centered tone and shows a major amount of influence from the Selmer Mark VI without being a true copy. It has a similar bore as well as many keywork and design elements that evoke the memory of the VI. The left pinky table is of a different design [than on the 5-series,] but shows Selmer influence. It is a non-floating mechanism that appears to be “Selmer-like” but on steroids, as it is quite a bit larger than your standard modern left pinky table. (Source: Ed Svoboda’s original Yanagisawa article.)From what I can see, most of the 4 series are marked with the model name, next to the serial number. That instantly tells you whether the horn you have is a 4-series or 5-series. Interestingly, I’ve come across several A-40s and T-40s that had “A-40” or “T-40” engraved on the bell, but are stamped “A-4,” “T-4,” or just “4” by the serial number.