The Yamaha YAS-21 serials match the Vito YAS-21 serials up until 1980 when the Yamaha YAS-23 is introduced but the Vitos still use YAS-21 parts until 1989 when the Vitos start using YAS-23 parts nearly 10 years after Yamaha introduced the YAS-23. Meanwhile, computer simulation facilitated the accurate positioning of keys and tone-holes to achieve new levels of accuracy in intonation. Research into the science of acoustics, which started around 1967, was applied to allow fine-tuning of a saxophone's body architecture. Employing traditional techniques backed by a scientific approach to manufacturing, we have gained an enviable reputation for making some of the world's top-quality products. Yamaha began the full-scale development of Wind instruments in 1963. In 1969, our first baritone sax, the YBS-61 was also launched closely followed by the YAS and YTS-21 in the next year. Three years later, in 1967, the first saxophones to bear the Yamaha logo were brought to market, the alto and tenor models YAS/YTS-61 and the YAS/YTS-31. In 1964, Yamaha began the research and development process that led to the design and production of all the saxophone models. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Bits and pieces of info I've come across for the Yamahas over the years.
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