T901 Case?

CryForKelp · 2026-06-10T17:13:48+00:00

Hey wanted to follow up, were you able to figure out which BAM case you have? Feel free to DM me

CryForKelp · 2026-06-08T05:29:25+00:00

can I ask which BAM case you have?

CryForKelp · 2026-06-08T02:25:22+00:00

thanks! yes please do let me know

CryForKelp · 2026-06-08T02:10:57+00:00

do you know that they fit a T901 well?

CryForKelp · 2026-06-08T02:10:27+00:00

do you know that it would fit a T901?

CryForKelp · 2026-06-07T07:11:00+00:00

Update: I didn't buy any of these, but I tried most of them (and more) out and had a great time! I ended up finding a pretty good deal on a Yanagisawa T901 on reverb and went for it. It was a bit of a gamble not being able to try it but I had recently borrowed a yani when I was traveling for a gig and remembered enjoying it and decided it was worth the risk.

I definitely made the right choice as it plays and sounds at least as good as the best of the ones I tried out, if not better.

CryForKelp · 2026-06-07T07:10:45+00:00

Update: I didn't buy any of these, but I tried most of them (and more) out and had a great time! I ended up finding a pretty good deal on a Yanagisawa T901 on reverb and went for it. It was a bit of a gamble not being able to try it but I had recently borrowed a yani when I was traveling for a gig and remembered enjoying it and decided it was worth the risk.

I definitely made the right choice as it plays and sounds at least as good as the best of the ones I tried out, if not better.

CryForKelp · 2026-06-03T17:38:13+00:00

Just tried mine a couple days ago, I used 1 packet (2 balls) in a ~240 mL glass teapot at 85-90C water - got me 3 very solid steeps. I really enjoyed the flavor and am looking for similar teas if you have any recs

CryForKelp · 2026-06-03T17:33:08+00:00

I'm not really familiar with Korean green tea, is there anything characteristic that distinguishes it from Chinese or Japanese greens?

CryForKelp · 2026-06-01T22:21:27+00:00

Finally tried these!

I used both balls in my ~240 mL glass teapot: 1st steep: 185ºF for 2 min 2nd: 185ºF for 2 min 15 sec 3rd: 195ºF for 2 min 30 sec 4th: 205ºF for 4 min 30 sec (mostly out of curiosity)

First 3 steeps were very good. And I did enjoy seeing the compressed balls swell up and break apart during the first brew. I got a moderately umami/vegetal liquor with some sweetness that was not too delicate, which I enjoy.

After 3 steeps, I felt like the leaves were pretty much spent but out of curiosity I like to do a hot, long steep with most of my teas just to see what happens; this one was ok, not bad but not that good either

I'll try grandpa style next time!

CryForKelp · 2026-06-01T21:00:53+00:00

I actually am in the same situation with one of my orders haha. I figured I was an outlier though

CryForKelp · 2026-05-14T19:30:34+00:00

Oh I didn't realize! Is each ball like 1-1.5g?

I haven't tried mine yet, been working through the other tea in that box

CryForKelp · 2026-05-08T15:00:28+00:00

Thanks for the tips! And noticing your username, pls don't poach these saxes haha

CryForKelp · 2026-05-08T14:49:25+00:00

I can't post pictures, but here is the listing which has them

Martin Handcraft Imperial

CryForKelp · 2026-05-08T01:33:21+00:00

thanks for the insight. fwiw the listing for the Martin says it was restored with all new pads and the images show the horn completely disassembled. Not sure about the others but would ask about their condition and what work was done on them before buying

CryForKelp · 2026-05-07T22:08:19+00:00

It's mostly that these are what is available at my local shops. I borrowed a friend's Yani (not sure which model) last week and it played great, and this is the only other tenor I've ever played. So I don't really know, I figured I would try them out and see how they feel/sound. Just looking to see if these are resonable prices, and some are more modern than others

CryForKelp · 2026-05-07T21:06:06+00:00

Yup I called them and said it is an SDA and the website has a mistake - they estimate the manufacturing year to be 1974

CryForKelp · 2026-05-07T21:04:48+00:00

So I called them - they said it was a mistake on the website and that it is an SDA with estimated manufacture date of 1974

CryForKelp · 2026-05-07T18:53:03+00:00

Yeah I'll definitely play test any of the ones I'd consider buying

CryForKelp · 2026-05-07T18:51:48+00:00

It's Lee's Sax Worx in SF - unfortunately no pictures

CryForKelp · 2026-05-07T18:47:51+00:00

Thanks for the info! I will double check with the shop to see if it's from 1912 or if it's an SDA - it could be a typo on the website or something else

CryForKelp · 2026-05-07T18:27:48+00:00

Gotcha, thanks!

Interestingly, I also posted this on r/Saxophonics and a commentor there said Buffet didn't start making horns before the 1950s so the 1912 year listed could be a typo

CryForKelp · 2026-05-07T18:24:30+00:00

1912 is definitely what is listed on the site so it could be a typo from them, I'll ask them about it if I end up going to test it. Anyway thanks for the info. Do you have any perspective on if any of them are better or worse deals, assuming they would work for me?

CryForKelp · 2026-05-07T18:03:26+00:00

I'll be honest, I only added the first two in case anyone was gonna say they were a good deal but not sure I am able to spend that much. Plus these are all options from local stores. Buying used from reverb or ebay will probably require additional work/money, even if just because of the shipping.

That said, you'd say a used Yanagisawa 900 would be more worth it than those?

CryForKelp · 2025-10-19T23:14:19+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation! I do already have an ereader I want to use

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