--- product_id: 262096285 title: "Yamaha YVS-100 Venova Casual Wind Instrument with Case, White" brand: "yamaha" price: "KD 44.19" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Yamaha" url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/262096285-yamaha-yvs-100-venova-casual-wind-instrument-with-case-white store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Sax-like tone Key of C 1.36 kg lightweight Yamaha YVS-100 Venova Casual Wind Instrument with Case, White **Brand:** yamaha **Price:** KD 44.19 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎵 Play it your way with the Yamaha Venova! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Yamaha YVS-100 Venova Casual Wind Instrument with Case, White by yamaha - **How much does it cost?** KD 44.19 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/262096285-yamaha-yvs-100-venova-casual-wind-instrument-with-case-white) ## Best For - yamaha enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted yamaha brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **🌈 Chromatic Range:** Fully chromatic 2-octave range for versatile melodies. - • **🎤 Authentic Sound:** Soprano saxophone mouthpiece delivers rich, expressive tones. - • **💼 Portable Design:** Lightweight ABS plastic makes it easy to carry anywhere. - • **🎉 Perfect for All Levels:** Ideal for beginners and seasoned players alike! - • **🎶 Unleash Your Inner Musician:** Experience the joy of playing with ease, just like a recorder! ## Overview The Yamaha YVS-100 Venova is a unique casual wind instrument that combines the simplicity of a recorder with the rich, expressive sound of a saxophone. Weighing just 1.36 kg and made from durable ABS plastic, it features a fully chromatic 2-octave range in the key of C, making it perfect for musicians of all skill levels. Its soprano saxophone mouthpiece and reed ensure an authentic sound, while its lightweight design allows for easy portability. ## Description The Yamaha Venova is a totally new type of wind instrument that blends the simplicity of a recorder with the sound of a saxophone. The original YVS-100 Venova uses a regular soprano saxophone mouthpiece and reed, but with simple open-hole fingerings similar to what you'd find on a student recorder. Durable and lightweight, the Venova is easy to take with you to the beach, the park, on vacation, or wherever you want to make music. Review: リード初心者。初日からほぼ毎日30分間位練習して、大分、外堀が埋まってきた実感があります。 しかし、まともな音はとても難しい。 発音の仕組みは、Saxと全く同じ。 毎回、クロマチックチューナーで音を確かめながらの練習です。 C音階（2オクターブ分）が、どの音もきれいに出せるには、もう少し掛かりそうです。 それだけに、自分の音を作るのは、進捗が止まる事ばかりですが、 とてもやりがいがある、時に、やんなっちゃう時もあるけど、 とてもたのしい楽器です、吹けば音の出る楽器（EWI等）では、これは体験出来ないことです。 シンプルだけど「音作り手作り感120％」の楽器です。 始めは、プラスチックの楽器が10,000円！高いんでないかい！と思いましたが・・ 始めて観たら・・もう、その価格以上の楽しみは体験できました。（(^_^)） Review: I'm impressed. This thing is the real deal as long as you know what you're buying. Just a few things to realize before you order. I played saxophone for decades. This is not a beginner instrument! While I was able to pick it up and play some songs in C right away without even looking at fingering charts and make some good sound out of the thing, I can tell that it will take some work to make really beautiful music out of this thing. Playing sharps and flats is difficult and definitely requires some on the fly embouchure adjustment to get those half steps in tune. And really you only have 2 octaves to play with. Many easy sheet music you find online will drop down to a low B or something, in which case you need to get creative and jump an octave or something. Also, the included synthetic reed requires a really hard blow and makes the Venova sound and feel like a cheap clarinet. I took the advice of others and ordered some Rico 2 clarinet reeds. Huge difference. With the clarinet reeds, it really sounds like a soprano sax. Beautiful warm tone both low and high notes, and much finer tone control become quickly apparent when switching to the natural reed. I doubt I'll be trying the synthetic reed again. I haven't played anything for nearly a decade and haven't owned a sax for at least as long. What I like about this over a sax is how durable, light weight, and easy it is to use and care for. It really is a very casual instrument, but one that can produce incredible sound in the right hands. The Venova has allowed me to easily fit music back into my life again without breaking the bank or being bothered by setup and breakdown time, maintenance, etc. Just pop open the case and play. Would I recommend this as a beginner learning instrument for an adult or child? Maybe for an adult, but definitely not for a child. Better off with a clarinet or alto sax or something a little easier to make a sound out of. I gave my wife and my daughter a quick lesson and neither could make the Venova do anything other than honk like a goose. But for an intermediate sax or clarinet player, for less than the cost of a decent mouth piece the Venova offers a lot of fun and a new challenge in a quality portable package. ## Features - Easy similar to a recorder - Rich and expressive tone that sounds like a saxophone - Key of C with a fully chromatic 2 octave range - Made from lightweight and durable ABS plastic - Uses a soprano saxophone mouthpiece and reed ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B074R86GRQ | | Brand Name | Yamaha | | Color | White | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (891) | | Finish Type | Polished | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00889025114073 | | Included Components | Case, mouthpiece, leaf, ligature and mouthpiece cap (includes case, mouthpiece, reed, screw, and mouthpiece cap) | | Instrument Key | C | | Item Dimensions | 46 x 9 x 5.5 centimeters | | Item Type Name | Recorder | | Item Weight | 3 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Yamaha | | Manufacturer Part Number | YVS-100 | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Name | Venova | | Model Number | YVS-100 | | Style | YVS-100 | | UPC | 889025114073 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Yamaha - **Colour:** White - **Instrument key:** C - **Material:** Plastic - **Style:** YVS-100 ## Images ![Yamaha YVS-100 Venova Casual Wind Instrument with Case, White - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51aK7COrucL.jpg) ![Yamaha YVS-100 Venova Casual Wind Instrument with Case, White - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61NMYkg7bvL.jpg) ![Yamaha YVS-100 Venova Casual Wind Instrument with Case, White - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81L957d2NmL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What kind of reed does it use?** A: The original YVS-100 Venova uses a soprano saxophone reed and mouthpiece, while the newer YVS-120 Alto Venova uses an alto saxophone mouthpiece and reed. Both models come with a mouthpiece and a synthetic reed, but you can also use regular cane reeds if you prefer. **Q: I purchased this item on december 3, 2017. now it is april 17, 2018, and it hasn't shipped. when will i get this item?!** A: Wow . You should call amazon customer service . **Q: What key is this in? B flat or E flat?** A: The original YVS-100 Venova is in the key of C, with a range from C40 - C64. The YVS-120 Alto Venova is in F, with a range from F33 - F57. The YVS-140 Tenor Venova is in the key of C, with a range from C28-C52. **Q: Is there a tenor or bass version of this?** A: As of November 2021, there are three versions of the Venova - the original YVS-100 soprano, the YVS-120 alto, and the newest model YVS-140 tenor. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by 五***空 on 7 March 2018* リード初心者。初日からほぼ毎日30分間位練習して、大分、外堀が埋まってきた実感があります。 しかし、まともな音はとても難しい。 発音の仕組みは、Saxと全く同じ。 毎回、クロマチックチューナーで音を確かめながらの練習です。 C音階（2オクターブ分）が、どの音もきれいに出せるには、もう少し掛かりそうです。 それだけに、自分の音を作るのは、進捗が止まる事ばかりですが、 とてもやりがいがある、時に、やんなっちゃう時もあるけど、 とてもたのしい楽器です、吹けば音の出る楽器（EWI等）では、これは体験出来ないことです。 シンプルだけど「音作り手作り感120％」の楽器です。 始めは、プラスチックの楽器が10,000円！高いんでないかい！と思いましたが・・ 始めて観たら・・もう、その価格以上の楽しみは体験できました。（(^_^)） ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***N on 19 February 2021* I'm impressed. This thing is the real deal as long as you know what you're buying. Just a few things to realize before you order. I played saxophone for decades. This is not a beginner instrument! While I was able to pick it up and play some songs in C right away without even looking at fingering charts and make some good sound out of the thing, I can tell that it will take some work to make really beautiful music out of this thing. Playing sharps and flats is difficult and definitely requires some on the fly embouchure adjustment to get those half steps in tune. And really you only have 2 octaves to play with. Many easy sheet music you find online will drop down to a low B or something, in which case you need to get creative and jump an octave or something. Also, the included synthetic reed requires a really hard blow and makes the Venova sound and feel like a cheap clarinet. I took the advice of others and ordered some Rico 2 clarinet reeds. Huge difference. With the clarinet reeds, it really sounds like a soprano sax. Beautiful warm tone both low and high notes, and much finer tone control become quickly apparent when switching to the natural reed. I doubt I'll be trying the synthetic reed again. I haven't played anything for nearly a decade and haven't owned a sax for at least as long. What I like about this over a sax is how durable, light weight, and easy it is to use and care for. It really is a very casual instrument, but one that can produce incredible sound in the right hands. The Venova has allowed me to easily fit music back into my life again without breaking the bank or being bothered by setup and breakdown time, maintenance, etc. Just pop open the case and play. Would I recommend this as a beginner learning instrument for an adult or child? Maybe for an adult, but definitely not for a child. Better off with a clarinet or alto sax or something a little easier to make a sound out of. I gave my wife and my daughter a quick lesson and neither could make the Venova do anything other than honk like a goose. But for an intermediate sax or clarinet player, for less than the cost of a decent mouth piece the Venova offers a lot of fun and a new challenge in a quality portable package. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***Y on 30 December 2021* Bought the YVS-120 for its saxophone sound and durability/portability claims. Most spend my time practicing at work in a extremely dirty environment so being able to just spray it down with a hose and not worry is great for me. Never tried the stock reed. Everyone says its too stiff so I picked up a Legere #2.5 Reed and dont really have any trouble playing it. I'm completely new to wind instruments and for the first few days practice was just me trying to figure out how to play notes. Which may put some people off of this. As this defiantly isn't a pick-up and start playing for people who've never used a reed instrument before. There isn't really that much for music out there thats transcribed for it either so unless you can learn by ear or transcribe your own you may not want this instrument until its popularity increases and people produce more readily avalible music thats specific for the venova. ## Frequently Bought Together - Yamaha YVS-100 Venova Casual Wind Instrument with Case, White - Hal Leonard Venova Method - D’Addario Woodwinds - Rico Soprano Sax Reeds - Soprano Saxophone Reeds - Soprano Reeds Crafted for Beginners, Students, Educators - Strength 2.0, 3-Pack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/262096285-yamaha-yvs-100-venova-casual-wind-instrument-with-case-white](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/262096285-yamaha-yvs-100-venova-casual-wind-instrument-with-case-white) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*