{"product_id":"yanagisawa-awo1-alto-saxophone-pre-owned-2","title":"Yanagisawa AWO1 Alto Saxophone (pre-owned)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in excellent condition, this Yanagisawa AWO1 Alto Saxophone would be the perfect upgrade saxophone for any player. It has been fully serviced by our in-house technicians and comes with two mouthpieces, the original Yanagisawa and a Selmer C*.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom aspiring beginners to experienced professionals, the Yanagisawa AW01 professional-model Alto Saxophone has gained huge popularity due to its strong tonal core. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYanagisawa ‘Professional’ models are free blowing, with a resonant tone, and deliver a superb performance across all musical genres. The student will develop their own unique style more easily due to both the advanced construction and ergonomic key design, and the advanced professional can be assured of both superior tone and a class-leading playing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*All pre-owned \/ ex-demo instruments are thoroughly checked by our expert technicians on-site before sale. Every instrument is setup to a professional standard and comes with a 6 month warranty.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFluororesin-sleeved octave rocker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLost motion is removed and smooth octave-key action is ensured by rounding the octave rocker ends and Fluororesin-coating the receiving sleeves they contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eC#-Bb table key linkages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seesaw linkage between the C# and Bb table keys facilitates faster, smoother fingering technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAdjustable vibration-damping bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis enhancement dampens sympathetic vibrations in the right-hand F# key, thus stabilizing the production of notes in the lower register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGenuine mother-of-pearl touches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndented mother-of-pearl key touches are attractive, afford the fingertips a more natural fit and feel, and are less slippery than plastic touches when wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMetal thumb hook \u0026amp; rest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to make minimal point contact with the body, the thumb hook enables the instrument to resonate more freely while the brass thumb rest allows for soother response and improved tonal balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePointed pivot screws \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the utmost in precision and reliability, pointed pivot screws ensure that centre arms or hinge rods are an exact fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSealed, waterproof pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirtight pads facilitate balanced, leak-free play while quality waterproofing extends pad service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNeedle Springs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue-steel needle springs are ore elastic than the stainless-steel variety, offer faster action and render a better command of difficult passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTri-Point Brace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tri-point bell-bow brace ensures structural stability and rigidity and enhances resonance even at fortissimo levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Gold lacquered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Touches: White mother of pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck: Yanagisawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngraving: Hand engraved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured in: Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece: Original and Selmer C*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Please note: this instrument is being sold for a third party*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial number: 00370756\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yanagisawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58069375353215,"sku":null,"price":1995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1466\/3218\/files\/awo110.jpg?v=1789648049","url":"https:\/\/www.windblowers.com\/products\/yanagisawa-awo1-alto-saxophone-pre-owned-2","provider":"Windblowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}