Are Vito alto saxophones good?

Both Yanagisawa and Yamaha of Japan also produced a number of Vito Saxophones. These instruments are generally regarded as being of good quality and sound.

Who makes Vito saxophone?

Vito was a pretty portable brand name, used on saxes made by Yamaha and Beaugnier. Some pics? The Yamaha ones typically sell for around the £300 mark, depending on condition.

Is Vito saxophone made by Yamaha?

Vito Alto Saxophone Made in JAPAN by YAMAHA 1979 | Reverb.

How do I know what model my saxophone is?

Knowing the serial number can help confirm the brand, model, and the location of the factory where the sax was made. The manufacturer’s original stamp typically will also display the maker’s name and logo. Saxophone serial numbers differ from model numbers in that serial numbers are longer and contain mostly numbers.

Is Vito the same as Yamaha?

Vito altos and tenors stamped Japan are indeed made by Yamaha.

Where is the serial number on a Vito saxophone?

Formerly 1958SelmerMarkVI. I think all Vitos have the serial stamped in the usual place, which is to say on the back of the body tube just under the thumb hook. I don’t think most Vitos have model numbers stamped on them. A lot of saxes do not even if there is a number assigned by the company.

What is a Vito saxophone?

Vito is a brand name for Leblanc USA, now part of Conn-Selmer USA. The Vito name was used for student through professional (Yanagisawa baritone saxophone) instruments. Leblanc USA was formed in 1946 by Vito Pascucci, and the French woodwind manufacturer, G. Leblanc Cie of France.

How do you read a saxophone serial number?

Note: From 1987 to present, add 50 to the serial number prefix to calculate the year of manufacture. *1980 – 1986 serial numbers are for student trumpet and cornets only….C.G. Conn Instrument Serial Numbers.

Reed Mouthpiece Instruments 1895 – 1925
Date Serial #
1911 21,200
1912 22,500
1913 25,000

What is the most expensive alto saxophone?

The most valuable jazz instrument is a saxophone once owned by Charlie Parker which sold for £;93,500 (US $144,747) at Christie’s South Kensington, London, UK on 7 September 1994.