Yanagisawa
New model SC991 Curved Soprano Sax
Finish:
Gold lacquer
Hand engraved
Accessories:
Hard Case
Yanagisawa ebonite mouthpiece
Strap
"The SC901 is one of the best and most highly regarded professional curved sops, so I thought it would be hard to surpass, but the SC991 certainly does and shows why Yanagisawa are world leaders in the soprano market. They have taken all that is good on the 901 and improved it. I must admit that I am a bit of a straight-sop man but this curvy sax is very tempting! For a small curved soprano there's loads of power through out the range, especially in the lower register. The tone is cutting, bright, with a definite sweetness at the top. It creates a modern sound which is very versatile with plenty of body.
The LH table keys are a real feature. Yanagisawa have switched the B and Bb pads to the other side of the bell and this has created extra space to develop the LH table keys. It is more like an alto set up, indeed the SC991 looks like a shrunken alto! It has the custom connected table keys which makes for smooth playing. Overall the action is just great, incredibly fluid, slick and instantly responsive. As always with Yanagisawa, the intonation is excellent. I found it a little inaccurate in the middle range, but it is still way ahead of the competition. The crook/neck has more of a curve than the SC901 which made the positioning of the sax a bit uncomfortable for me but maybe this is because I’m quite tall. I've already had a 901 owner tell me he finds this new design more comfortable for him. Anyway, overall I was very impressed and once again Yanagisawa are pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. I can't wait to get my fingers on the bronze SC992, I have a feeling it's going to be good!" - Soprano sax tests
The new model SC992 is pictured here on the left
and the SC902 on the right. The new model features:
A more angled crook (neck). This seems to focus the sound giving it more power
without sounding edgy.
The low keys are now on the right which means the sax looks more balanced. It
looks like a little alto!
The table (little finger) keys have been redesigned so they are the same as on
the alto making them far easier to get around.
Yanagisawa Soprano Saxes Prices & Ordering
From: "Diana Rothauser"
runjazzypt@juno.com
To:
help@saxophones.co.uk
Sent 24 December 2003 14.24
Subject: Wow! What a great service!
Thank you so
much! I received my Yanagisawa SC991 sax today. I am amazed that it was just
shipped yesterday and it reached New Jersey this quickly! It is a wonderful
horn with wonderful tone quality and excellent intonation! I will tell you, I
was reluctant to order a horn without playing it first, but know from playing a
few here that the Yanagisawa is pretty darn consistent. Well, the horn speaks
for itself, it is amazing. Thanks for your quick and speedy and honest service
on both shipping phone calls and e-mails. I would recommend your friendly
service and
prices to anyone here in the USA.
Sincerely,
Diana Rothauser