YANAGISAWA "WO Series" Professional Eb Alto Saxophone - Lacquer

YANAGISAWA (AW010) "WO SERIES" PROFESSIONAL Eb ALTO SAXOPHONE - LACQUER.

These pro level Saxophones have long been popular w/more experienced players or those wanting to go straight to the top of the range. Handmade in Japan to the most exacting standards with industry leading materials & precision.

The New AW010 range really does have some major modifications while retaining the classic Yanagisawa sound & feel that have made them so popular.

In summary this new Yanagisawa AW010 range offers a depth and full range of tonal colours, this is due in part to the moderate resistance that is present compared to the AW01 series, the extra ribs and plates that run down the body help attach the key posts with more support and strength to the resonating body tube.

FEATURES:

• Key of Eb
• Body Material: Lacquered Brass. Warrants the saxophone with superior response, intonation, and projection, on top of its exclusive quality and durability.
• Finish: Lacquered Brass. This finishing provides a combined quality of long-lasting durability and lustrous elegance at all times, and is known to create a darker sound than those with non-lacquer finish.
• Key Material: "Indented" White Shell Keys. A player's fingers will rest comfortably in the indented white shell keys. The white shells also enhance the beauty of the instrument while also preventing the player's fingers from slipping during technical passages.
• Key Buttons: Teflon Octave System. Both ends of the octave key axis rotate in a receptacle that is coated with Teflon to ensure a smooth operation every time.
• Auxiliary Keys: High F#
• Bell Decoration: Hand Engraved. Hand made in Japan. Give a classic style.
• Pad Type: Air-tight Waterproof Pad. The pads are completely air-tight which supports stability in playing and their life is extended thanks to being waterproof.
• Pivot Screws: Pointed Pivot Screw. The pivot screws that are used have a pointed end which facilitates an accurate center and precise action.
• Spring Type: Blue Steel Springs. Blue steel springs give the player quick response and are much more resilient than stainless steel (they also last much longer).
• Thumb Rest: Metal Thumb Rests. Both thumb rests on the saxophone are metal to match with the style of the saxophone and the right hand thumb hook is adjustable so that the performer can customize the feel of their saxophone.
• Tone Holes: Drawn. Drawn tone holes enable less effort in sound production & carrying of the instrument compared to those with soldered tone hole rings that require extra metal and generate resistance in sound creation.
• Mounting: Ribbed. This feature is typically offered on premium models and aids in reinforcing the strength of the body of the instrument.
• Other Features: > Improved Table Keys, Double Arm Low B and C
• Included Accessories: Deluxe Case & Mouthpiece. Comes with woodshell case with quality ebonite mouthpiece.