Yanagisawa AWO10 Alto Saxophone

Description:

The upgraded replacement for the highly regarded A991 series, the AWO10 elite-level brass model is the ideal instrument for the accomplished player.

It delivers a superb tonal range thanks to a re-engineered bore and tone holes, and re-sourced and redesigned core brass material. This model also has many upgraded features exclusive to the WO series such as newly designed Front F Keys, Ride Side Keys and Right Pinky Key.

Features:

Bell Arm Keys

Single Arm - Yanagisawa's single arms used on the bell keys are extremely strong and have proved reliable for many years. 

Bore and Tone Holes

WO Series Bore and Tone Holes - In Yanagisawa's desire to constantly innovate, all new WO series saxophones have a newly engineered bore and tone holes. This helps achieve a smoother blow and even more precise intonation.

Brass / Material

WO Series Brass Material - The WO series saxophones benefit from a newly designed, newly engineered and specially sourced brass material for improved sound and sonority.

C# - Bb Keys

C# - Bb Rocking Key - The C# and Bb keys have a rocking table / see-saw mechanism that allows for optimal speed and fluidity between these pitches.

Engraving

W01 / W02 Style Hand Engraved - Yanagisawa W01 and W02 series saxophones now feature a uniquely styled, hand engraved pattern.

F-Auxillary Key

This mechanism fitted to the F-Aux key ensures a proper seal of the pads when playing in the low ranges of the saxophone.

Front F Key

WO Series Redesigned front F Key - The front F key on the WO series saxophones has been redesigned to further improve the ease of fingering.

Key Decoration

White Shell Lining - A player's fingers will rest comfortably in the intended white shell keys. The white shell also enhances the beauty of the instrument while also preventing the players fingers from slipping during technical passages.

Key Work Mounting

Body Mounted - The standard design for most regular saxes, the keys are mounted directly to the saxophone body. 

Left Palm Key

The modified angle of the left palm keys ensure easier fingering.

Neck Plate

WO Series Neck Plate - For overslung necks, this new plate exclusive to the W01 and W02 models gives a tighter, more controlled tone.

Octave System

Fluororesin Non-Stick Mechanism - As standard octave key mechanisms can get sticky over time, Yanagisawa's fluoresin, non-stick coating ensures a reliable action with no stickiness.

Pad Type

Air Tight Waterproof Pad - Yanagisawa's superb waterproof pad is totally air tight which allows complete confidence in the instruments tonal integrity, plus the waterproof material offers a greatly extended pad life.

Palm Key Plate

WO Series Palm Key Plate - Previously only available on the 99* series saxophones, the WO Series addition of the palm key plate delivers high range resonance, acoustic depth, added projection and added tonal stability.

Pivot Screws

Pointed Pivot Screws - Special pointed pivot screws are used in all centre arms of on Yanagisawa saxophones. These screws precisely maintain the stability of the centre arms, and help achieve a very high precision action.

Right Pinky Key

WO Series Right Pinky Key - The angle of the Right 'Pinky' key on the WO series saxophones has been improved to give a smoother fingering feel.

Right Side Key

WO Series Right Side Key - The Right side key leavers on WO series saxophones now has additional feet for a better touch. This affects the Bb, C and E.

Spring Type

Blue Steel Springs - Blue Steel Springs are better than stainless steel - as used on most other saxes - as they hold tension more effectively, and therefore enhance the key action.

Specifications:

Product Code: AWO10