Yanagisawa AW02 Alto Saxophone - Bronze

Description:

The upgraded replacement for the legendary A902 series, the AWO2 bronze model is suited just as well to aspiring beginners as to experienced professionals. 

It has a strong tonal core thanks to a re-engineered bore and tone-holes, plus many upgraded features exclusive to the WO series such as newly designed Front F Keys, Ride Side Keys and Right Pinky Key.

Specifications:

• Key: Eb
• Range: Low Bb to High F#
• Body: Bronze
• Bow: Bronze
• Bell: Bronze
• Keys: Brass
• Finish: Lacquered
• Neck: Bronze
• Neck Type: Detachable Neck
• Accessories: Fabric-covered, Woodshell case with outer pocket and backstraps, Yanagisawa Ebonite 5CR mouthpiece, 

New WO series features:

Front F Key: The front F key has been redesigned to further improve the ease of fingering

Right Side Key:  The right side key leavers now have additional feet for a better touch. This affects the Bb, C and E.

Right Pinky Key: The angle of the right 'Pinky' key has been improved to give a smoother fingering feel.

Engraving: Features a uniquely styled, hand engraved pattern.

Neck Plate: For overslung necks, this new plate gives a tighter, more controlled tone.

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

Teflon Octave System: As standard octave key mechanisms can get sticky over time, Yanagisawa's flouroresin, non-stick coating ensures a reliable action with no stickiness.

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

White Shell Lining key decoration: The players fingers will rest comfortably in the indented white shell keys. The white shell also enhances the beauty of the instrument while also preventing the players fingers from slipping during technical passages.

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

Air Tight Waterproof Pads: 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.

Blue Steel Springs: Blue steel springs hold tension more effectively compared to stainless steel, and therefore enhance the key action.

Balanced Tri-Point Brace: The bell and body are firmly linked by a three-point, balanced brace which ensures structural resilience and firm resonance, even when fortissimo is sought.

Product Code: AW02