Sources & evidence
We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.
- Comparables
- 8
- Auction sources
- 7
- Records with images
- 2
- Coverage
- 2017-2026
Market Examples
Comparable market evidence
Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.
Lion and Unicorn
Apr 18, 2026
$275
LaChambre Paris Etched Brass Alto Saxophone with Otto Reed
Generic alto saxophone instrument sale; not Yamaha or exact model.
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Sarasota Estate Auction
Mar 23, 2024
$550
French Evette Buffet Crampon Alto Saxophone
Generic alto saxophone instrument sale; not Yamaha or exact model.
View salePropstore London
Apr 30, 2026
£3,125
DEXY'S MIDNIGHT RUNNERS - Brian Maurice's Yamaha YAS-62 Alto Saxophone Used to Record Too-Rye-Ay Album, Including "Come On Eileen"
Yamaha alto saxophone context, but a YAS-62 with celebrity provenance, not a comparable student model sale.
View saleWeschler's
Oct 26, 2021
$150
Zeny Blue-Black Ombre Finished Electric Guitar with White Instrument Panel and Brass-Finished Yamaha Alto Saxophone, L: 27 in (as is)
Closest Yamaha-related auction row, but sold as a mixed guitar and saxophone lot and marked as-is.
Link Auction Galleries
Apr 21, 2017
$100
Martin alto saxophone with original case
Generic alto saxophone baseline; not Yamaha or exact model.
Main Auction Galleries
Feb 8, 2026
$160
Vintage 1947 Conn Director 14M Alto Saxophone
Vintage alto saxophone baseline; not Yamaha or exact model.
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Julien's Auctions
Nov 19, 2025
$500
Florian Schneider | 1955 Kohlert Winnenden Alto Saxophone
Artist-associated alto saxophone context; not same maker/model.
View saleJulien's Auctions
Nov 19, 2025
$1,250
Florian Schneider | 1961 Hohner President Alto Saxophone
Artist-associated alto saxophone context; not same maker/model.
View saleIdentification
Key object facts
- Item Type
- alto saxophone
- Category
- wind instruments > saxophones
- Maker
- Yamaha
- Style
- modern student/intermediate saxophone
- Material
- lacquered brass
- Technique
- assembled keyed wind instrument
- Era
- 2010-2020
Recognition Recognition signals
- Key identification signals include maker Yamaha, form alto saxophone, material lacquered brass.
- Gold-lacquered Yamaha alto saxophone, identified by the user as a YAS200ADII, shown in very clean cosmetic condition.
- This guide is currently supported by 8 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
- Condition and completeness are material for alto saxophone.
- Maker attribution matters because authenticated Yamaha examples usually trade differently from unmarked lookalikes.
- Lacquered Brass examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
- The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $388.
- Correct maker attribution is important because verified Yamaha examples usually trade differently from unattributed alto saxophone listings.
- modern student/intermediate saxophone style cues help separate this group from broader alto saxophone listings that often dilute market comps.
- Lacquered Brass condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.
Evidence
How this guide was assembled
- This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
- Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $150 to $650.
- Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently developing evidence.
- Comparable evidence is drawn from 7 auction sources in the selected evidence set.
Coverage
Source coverage and evidence quality
- The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
- The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 8 comparable market records.
- Selected comparables span 7 distinct auction sources.
- Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2017-2026.
Questions
Frequently searched questions
What is a Yamaha alto saxophone?
This page is a market guide for identifying a Yamaha alto saxophone and understanding the main factors that influence collector demand and price.
What affects the value of a alto saxophone?
Condition, completeness, maker or pattern attribution, dimensions, age, rarity, and comparable-market evidence all affect value.
What is the typical market range for Yamaha alto saxophone?
Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $150 to $650, depending on condition and attribution.
Yamaha YAS200ADII?
This guide uses clustered screener evidence to help answer searches like "Yamaha YAS200ADII" with identification notes, value drivers, and comparable-market context.
How much is Yamaha alto saxophone worth?
Value depends on maker, exact type, age, condition, and comparable sales. This guide keeps only selected market examples that match the alto saxophone topic closely enough for public reference.
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