@jackieboyish Hi, yes you can but it takes about an hour and is best done by someone with technical experience. We do it in house and have all the colours on display.
Hi, we have been sending them all over the world and no reports of any temperature or humidity related issues. I suppose with polycarbonate, aluminium and silicon you would not expect it.
Well, one would not expect a $500 plastic sax to compare well with a Yani! Perhaps a better (or fairer) comparison would be with a YAS 23 or a Jupiter or some other entry-level student horn. Still, a very interesting demonstration. It really does sound like a saxophone. You play very well, btw. Thanks for this demo!!
Thanks for the demo! I have a technical question, though: looking at the colored keys (very bright and shiny), it reminds me of an unpleasant experience: some years ago, I bought a pair of very expensive professional downhill ski boots for slalom racing, the body was black, the buckles fluo green. I skied them 2 weeks, then one more, then the next season again. By that time, the UV had destroyed the fluo green buckles: they all broke in the same day! Do they know how long these keys will live?
We don't suggest you take them skiing and doubt whether you play in extreme UV conditions! We have heard no reports of colour fading, maybe it's because most sax players are in basement jazz clubs. If the worst happens it's about an hour to pop in a new set of pads.
Haha, definitely the Yani is just outstanding.. however ALL things consideration , weight price and material the Vibrato sax is definitely a great instrument.
first, since its made of plastic (or polycarbonate) is there a major or significant change in cost? it might be good to have an extremely cheap sax with the same quality as a normal one
second, is it only for altos? or is there a plastic soprano too?
I use a Yamaha YAS-62 with a Selmer S80 C** Mouthpiece with a Rovner Mark III Ligature
If they made a Vibrato Polycarbonate Tubax or Subcontrabass, which ever you call them I would buy those because they're so expensive and used only as novelties that it would be worth it to have a $600 Tubax.
why on earth would a sax need to be able to withstand "rugged outdoor use"? Its not a hunting tool, its a musical instrument...
Very simply, there are musicians who are judging this polycarbonate Saxophone as an alternative (brass) for use on camping trips and outdoor use where it will be exposed a little more to the elements. The concern of all marching band musicians. The concern is very much down to earth! :>)
i replayed over and over and over again, and i noticed a slight difference, i think the brass sax sounds so much rich rather than the vibrato coz the vibrato sounds a bit toyish, but a great attempt however on making a polycarbonate sax. oh and by the way you won't notice any difference if you dont replay it over and over.
@boypula I noticed right away the brass sax had a more vibrant, bright, rich and wide sound than the poly sax. The poly sax has a more dark, focused mellow sound.
If I can buy one in the low $300 dollar US range, I will buy one. For $500 to $600 range, I hedge a bit. For rugged out door use, this is a very useful instrument.
Compared to a metal sax, especially a Yani, the intonation and sound are completely different. It's almost muffled sounding, although this isn't a detriment to the sound. I like that dark tone. Almost bordering on stuffy, and I am sure it feels that way when playing. But, a nice tonal difference to add to a sax arsenal!
it appears to have similar sound characteristics to the pbone, the plastic trombone manufactured in the UK, which is that it doesnt quite ring like a metal sax. There is also a distinct lack of overtones in the sound. How does it compare price wise to an average cost alto?
The Yani definitely sounds better, but the Vibrato wasn't bad. Apart from being good for kids, the Vibrato would be good for old blowers like me who find the brass ones getting too heavy after a couple of hours playing. The price is a bit prohibitive too, but what about damage? A dent in a brass sax can be knocked out, but if you damage a Vibrato, do you have to buy a new one?
To my ear it lacks the tonal richness of the Yani, and the intonation is nowhere as good, but that said, it's not terrible. However, why would you pay the price that these cost when you can get a Bauhaus Walstein or an number of other good Chinese saxes for the same price or just a bit more? The only thing I see it good for is for small kids, as he says in the video, or as a fun gimmick for playing at the beach, in the pool or in the rain, etc. etc.
lacks a bit in resonance, but certainly a great improvement from the Grafton. Out of interest what type of sax is that brass one? (for reference) and also, how do I contact the company? all i found on the website was a list of dealers and phone numbers, but there is no website for the american dealer.
what is the price of Polycarbonate Saxophone in Brazil ?
mateuspassaropreto 3 days ago
what mouthpiece and ligature are you using please?
funkndrew 4 days ago
Anyone know how much they are going for in US$? By the way, nice playing dude!!
Sirvalorsax 6 days ago
I got you nice Jim! Jim makes me want to get an A901
ProjectSax 1 week ago
what song is that?
ProjectSax 1 week ago
@ProjectSax A bit of impro on Jims behalf there!
saxcouk 1 week ago
is there an octave key on that??????
ALEXPstudios 2 weeks ago
@ALEXPstudios Yes there is
saxcouk 1 week ago
@ALEXPstudios
A very clever internal octave key in the neck.
saxcouk 1 week ago
with this, can you change the pads on it to customise it with different colours?
jackieboyish 3 weeks ago
@jackieboyish Hi, yes you can but it takes about an hour and is best done by someone with technical experience. We do it in house and have all the colours on display.
saxcouk 1 week ago
How do these hold up in the weather. How do temps from hot to cold effect the tuning of the horn?
Beesh03 3 weeks ago
@Beesh03
Hi, we have been sending them all over the world and no reports of any temperature or humidity related issues. I suppose with polycarbonate, aluminium and silicon you would not expect it.
saxcouk 1 week ago
Well, one would not expect a $500 plastic sax to compare well with a Yani! Perhaps a better (or fairer) comparison would be with a YAS 23 or a Jupiter or some other entry-level student horn. Still, a very interesting demonstration. It really does sound like a saxophone. You play very well, btw. Thanks for this demo!!
EddieHaskelll 3 weeks ago
I think it sounds a little muffled compared to the Yanagisawa.. But not bad---although the excellent playing probably helps quite a bit..
lisadaveg 3 weeks ago
Thanks for the demo! I have a technical question, though: looking at the colored keys (very bright and shiny), it reminds me of an unpleasant experience: some years ago, I bought a pair of very expensive professional downhill ski boots for slalom racing, the body was black, the buckles fluo green. I skied them 2 weeks, then one more, then the next season again. By that time, the UV had destroyed the fluo green buckles: they all broke in the same day! Do they know how long these keys will live?
velvetpaws999 3 weeks ago
@velvetpaws999
Hi
We don't suggest you take them skiing and doubt whether you play in extreme UV conditions! We have heard no reports of colour fading, maybe it's because most sax players are in basement jazz clubs. If the worst happens it's about an hour to pop in a new set of pads.
saxcouk 1 week ago
Sorry, But no plastic sax could replace the southing sound of a real one.
Slipspace1999 3 weeks ago
killing it
theotherbabies 1 month ago
Haha, definitely the Yani is just outstanding.. however ALL things consideration , weight price and material the Vibrato sax is definitely a great instrument.
EwiekeuKlavier 1 month ago
two things
first, since its made of plastic (or polycarbonate) is there a major or significant change in cost? it might be good to have an extremely cheap sax with the same quality as a normal one
second, is it only for altos? or is there a plastic soprano too?
I use a Yamaha YAS-62 with a Selmer S80 C** Mouthpiece with a Rovner Mark III Ligature
phuridej 1 month ago
@phuridej The sax only costs about $600-700 or about 500 euros depending on where you live, and i think it's just for alto.
menace391 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
I really like the vibrto!!!
ThetArReNcHuLa 1 month ago
If they made a Vibrato Polycarbonate Tubax or Subcontrabass, which ever you call them I would buy those because they're so expensive and used only as novelties that it would be worth it to have a $600 Tubax.
maiaihii1 1 month ago
It's pretty awesome! I would like to try one out someday but I think the 'normal' alto sax has a waaay nicer sound :P
computergenius100 1 month ago
You play wonderfully! How long have you been playing the saxophone?
computergenius100 1 month ago
why on earth would a sax need to be able to withstand "rugged outdoor use"? Its not a hunting tool, its a musical instrument...
Very simply, there are musicians who are judging this polycarbonate Saxophone as an alternative (brass) for use on camping trips and outdoor use where it will be exposed a little more to the elements. The concern of all marching band musicians. The concern is very much down to earth! :>)
m2chn 1 month ago 3
were the above the octave key
StrongSemps 1 month ago
i replayed over and over and over again, and i noticed a slight difference, i think the brass sax sounds so much rich rather than the vibrato coz the vibrato sounds a bit toyish, but a great attempt however on making a polycarbonate sax. oh and by the way you won't notice any difference if you dont replay it over and over.
boypula 1 month ago
@boypula Uh...yeah you can. Once you have a developed ear, you can tell. Especially those who play saxophones.
pedropedaltones 1 month ago
@boypula I noticed right away the brass sax had a more vibrant, bright, rich and wide sound than the poly sax. The poly sax has a more dark, focused mellow sound.
LouieOmega 1 month ago
like a toy
raulvalente 1 month ago
I believe Vibrato only offers an Alto Sax at this time. Not a tenor nor a baritone. vibratosax [dot] com
m2chn 1 month ago
If I can buy one in the low $300 dollar US range, I will buy one. For $500 to $600 range, I hedge a bit. For rugged out door use, this is a very useful instrument.
m2chn 1 month ago
@m2chn ......why on earth would a sax need to be able to withstand "rugged outdoor use"? Its not a hunting tool, its a musical instrument.
barimusicman 1 month ago
Compared to a metal sax, especially a Yani, the intonation and sound are completely different. It's almost muffled sounding, although this isn't a detriment to the sound. I like that dark tone. Almost bordering on stuffy, and I am sure it feels that way when playing. But, a nice tonal difference to add to a sax arsenal!
saxmeister 1 month ago
Some one should make a Pbone and Vibrato sax duet. Like this if you agree
Eripper25 2 months ago 19
Made in Thailand.
headbang696 2 months ago
How's this sax to get out the altissimo?
erreceve44 2 months ago
I hit the like button as soon as he said he'd be showing his Yanagisawa A901 again.
EmphaticItalic 2 months ago 4
it appears to have similar sound characteristics to the pbone, the plastic trombone manufactured in the UK, which is that it doesnt quite ring like a metal sax. There is also a distinct lack of overtones in the sound. How does it compare price wise to an average cost alto?
DanS24106 2 months ago
is it easier, harder, or the same to get out altissimo
ImTheCrackBaby 3 months ago
The Yani definitely sounds better, but the Vibrato wasn't bad. Apart from being good for kids, the Vibrato would be good for old blowers like me who find the brass ones getting too heavy after a couple of hours playing. The price is a bit prohibitive too, but what about damage? A dent in a brass sax can be knocked out, but if you damage a Vibrato, do you have to buy a new one?
magistersax 3 months ago
To my ear it lacks the tonal richness of the Yani, and the intonation is nowhere as good, but that said, it's not terrible. However, why would you pay the price that these cost when you can get a Bauhaus Walstein or an number of other good Chinese saxes for the same price or just a bit more? The only thing I see it good for is for small kids, as he says in the video, or as a fun gimmick for playing at the beach, in the pool or in the rain, etc. etc.
kingpleasure 3 months ago
HI, also wondering what the comparison sax is, and what mouthpiece. Thanks
eittaw1 3 months ago
@eittaw1 Hi there,
Jim is using a SR Technologies Pro Mouthpiece, and the sax he is comparing against is the Yanagisawa A901
saxcouk 3 months ago
Just click about us for our information
Vibratosax 3 months ago
lacks a bit in resonance, but certainly a great improvement from the Grafton. Out of interest what type of sax is that brass one? (for reference) and also, how do I contact the company? all i found on the website was a list of dealers and phone numbers, but there is no website for the american dealer.
Flamingeyes245 3 months ago
Nice work Jim!!
Vibratosax 3 months ago
El sonido del Polycarbonate es más oscuro que el metal, el de metal es más brillante.
pegaso197328 3 months ago
theres one question i have.Hows the intonation on the vibrato sax?is the tuning on par with yamaha,selmer,yani etc
SekiToni 3 months ago
Do you have tenors? Whats the price on both alto and tenor?
muuuuii 3 months ago