Yamaha soprano recorder YRS-312B in simulated rosewood vs Aulos A309A 3-Piece Alto Recorder
Overall winner: Yamaha soprano recorder YRS-312B in simulated rosewood
Key Differences
Yamaha YRS-312B (A) is a soprano recorder in simulated rosewood made from durable ABS with a higher average rating (4.80 from 291 reviews) and a lower listed price tier; choose A if you want durable plastic construction, even tuning and a simulated wood finish. Aulos A309A (B) is an alto recorder with 3-piece construction and a included leatherette zip bag, useful if you need an alto range instrument and easy maintenance, though it has mixed feedback on playability and register accuracy and a lower average rating (4.30 from 296 reviews)
Yamaha soprano recorder YRS-312B in simulated rosewood
Soprano recorder in C with 3-piece construction and Baroque fingering. Durable ABS plastic, clear tone, even tuning, and a simulated rosewood finish. Customers praise its sound, build quality, value, and easy cleaning
Pros
- durable ABS material
- clear tone with even tuning
- simulated rosewood finish
- 3-piece construction for easy maintenance
Cons
- simulated wood appearance may differ from real wood
- plastic instrument may not satisfy wood-tone purists
Aulos A309A 3-Piece Alto Recorder
Alto Bel canto recorder made of ABS plastic with leatherette bag and cleaning rod. Provides clear tone and 3-piece maintenance. Customers note mixed ease of play and register accuracy
Pros
- clear tone
- includes leatherette bag with zip
- 3-piece construction for easy maintenance
- arched windway aids breath control
Cons
- mixed opinions on ease of play
- mixed feedback on register accuracy
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Yamaha |
| Durability | Yamaha |
| Versatility | Yamaha |
| User Reviews | Yamaha |