Neal, an instrument mechanic said jupiters has many problems. A used student Yamaha maybe a better route that way the beginning student will know it’s him or her needs to adjust tone etc. preventing being in the dark of a malfunction instrument.
-Yvonne
Hey Yvonne,
The older Jupiters used to have a lot of problems. They have gotten better over the years. A Yamaha will probably be better, I would agree. They used to not be great either. Both companies have improved a lot with time.
I have liked the Jupiter and know other sax players who have them and like them.
Yamaha is a bit safer though.
-Neal
Ok, great information
-Yvonne
Yamaha all the way even over yani’s, selmers, buesher’s and the rest and we’re talking student model altos here. I got a yas-23 and a vito respectfully named Lisa and Laura in that order. I’m a crazy Japanese (Nippon Ichiban!) and a Japanese man should play a Japanese horn.
Just played a Yamaha Custom Z, it’s a nice horn! I suppose it depends on the model and year for any brand. Lately I have seen that Yamaha is a really substantial company in the saxophone world.