Yanagisawa A991

"This is a very solid instrument; very well put together (as with all Yanagisawa saxes) and feels heavier than the 901. Despite this the 991 felt very well balanced and very comfortable under the fingers. The response was excellent and playing it required the minimum of effort. Dynamic control on the whole was good and playing at very quiet levels in the lower register was not a problem and the notes spoke clearly. However, I found playing at loud volume a bit of a strain, which was a surprise, although I could make a richer sound on the 991 than on the 901. The 991 felt like a very serious horn and you can make a very clear sound on it". - Steve Birtwistle's alto sax tests

From: andy bluff

Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:28 PM

Subject: Yani 991 purchase

Hi to all at saxophones.co.uk. My new Yani arrived, as promised, the next working day in perfect condition (very professionally packed. This is the second horn I have bought from yourselves and yet again I must thank you for your help and advice and for the first class service you provide, you are, without doubt the best and most helpful supplier of all things saxophone in the UK. The Yani 991 with the Bronze Crook really does sing, and I am looking forward to the many years of use I am sure I will get from this horn. Please do not hesitate to pass my email address to any prospective customers, I do know how worrying it can be making such an important purchase over the internet and a call to previous customers can help put peoples mind at rest. Once again thanks, I will, as invited, drop in to see you all when I am in your area one day. I remain; sir’s your very satisfied customer. Andy Bluff
P.S. You were bang on with your advice over the mouthpiece and reed setup.