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The Yamaha YAS-280 alto saxophone is an excellent entry-level instrument designed for beginners and advancing students. It is a highly reliable instrument that produces a characteristically bright tone and impressive intonation. The addition of high-quality features provides a solid foundation for developing technique and musical expression in an entry-level instrument.

Sound Quality: The YAS-280 delivers a bright and focused tone with impressive clarity, making it well-suited for both solo and ensemble playing. Its well-balanced sound allows students to develop their musical ear while maintaining good projection and dynamic control.

Neck Design: The redesigned YAS280 neck receiver assists with a quick response and easy playability, also providing improved stability and response.

Build Quality and Durability: Crafted from high-quality brass and finished with a durable gold lacquer, the YAS-280 is built to withstand regular practice and performances. Yamaha’s precise manufacturing equipped with a J-style key guard ensures a sturdy and reliable instrument that will protect it from any accidental damage and will support students throughout their early years of playing.

Key Mechanisms and Playability: Designed with beginners in mind, the YAS-280 features an ergonomic key layout for comfortable and intuitive finger placement. The responsive key action, enhanced by Yamaha’s blue-steel springs, allows for smooth and effortless playability. Additionally, the lightweight design and improved mechanism of the lower register makes it easier for younger players to handle and control.

Consistent Intonation: Yamaha’s expert engineering ensures that the YAS-280 maintains accurate tuning across all registers. With a well-balanced scale and improved octave key system, students can focus on developing their technique without struggling with intonation issues.

Beginner-Friendly Features: The YAS-280 includes features that support new players, such as an improved low B-C# connection for more reliable note response. It also comes with a high F# key, allowing students to explore a wider range of notes as they progress.

YAS-280 YAS-280S
Key Eb Eb
Bell Type Two-piece Two-piece
Decoration - -
Keys Key Buttons Polyester Polyester
Auxiliary Keys High F#, Front F High F#, Front F
Thumb Hook Adjustable Adjustable
Finish Gold lacquer Silver-plated
Neck 280 style 280 style
Mouthpiece 4C 4C
Case Included Included

Orders typically take 1-3 business days to process and ship. When items are out of stock, they will be dispatched no more than 10 days after ordering. For urgent orders please contact us first to confirm stock availability.

Delivery
**Shipping Information:** - ******FREE Shipping in WA Metro: On orders over $140****** - ******Inter-state Shipping: Flat rate fee starting from $20****** [Within WA delivery ETA 5-7 business days. Outside WA delivery ETA up to 12 business days, subject to change] - ******International Shipping: Please CONTACT US for details****** **Oversized / Large Quantity Orders:** -----------The Crescendo Music Team is made up of musicians, teachers, technicians, and luthiers. Each instrument undergoes meticulous inspection and setup before being carefully packaged and delivered to you.----------- - Our courier companies' module may overestimate shipping charges for large products and/or multiple quantity orders. - If the estimated freight charge is unsuitable, please CONTACT US. - Occasionally, due to difficulties in delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we may be unable to offer free postage/freight subsidy. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 10% of your purchase. Rest assured, we will always notify you of any issues and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options. **CONTACT US** for further assistance.
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For urgent orders, please contact us to confirm stock availability. Our staff will be in contact with you if there are any items out of stock in your order.

Yamaha YAS280 Alto Saxophone

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YAS280

The Yamaha YAS-280 alto saxophone is an excellent entry-level instrument designed for beginners and advancing students. It is a highly reliable instrument that produces a characteristically bright tone and impressive intonation. The addition of high-quality features provides a solid foundation for developing technique and musical expression in an entry-level instrument.

Sound Quality: The YAS-280 delivers a bright and focused tone with impressive clarity, making it well-suited for both solo and ensemble playing. Its well-balanced sound allows students to develop their musical ear while maintaining good projection and dynamic control.

Neck Design: The redesigned YAS280 neck receiver assists with a quick response and easy playability, also providing improved stability and response.

Build Quality and Durability: Crafted from high-quality brass and finished with a durable gold lacquer, the YAS-280 is built to withstand regular practice and performances. Yamaha’s precise manufacturing equipped with a J-style key guard ensures a sturdy and reliable instrument that will protect it from any accidental damage and will support students throughout their early years of playing.

Key Mechanisms and Playability: Designed with beginners in mind, the YAS-280 features an ergonomic key layout for comfortable and intuitive finger placement. The responsive key action, enhanced by Yamaha’s blue-steel springs, allows for smooth and effortless playability. Additionally, the lightweight design and improved mechanism of the lower register makes it easier for younger players to handle and control.

Consistent Intonation: Yamaha’s expert engineering ensures that the YAS-280 maintains accurate tuning across all registers. With a well-balanced scale and improved octave key system, students can focus on developing their technique without struggling with intonation issues.

Beginner-Friendly Features: The YAS-280 includes features that support new players, such as an improved low B-C# connection for more reliable note response. It also comes with a high F# key, allowing students to explore a wider range of notes as they progress.

YAS-280 YAS-280S
Key Eb Eb
Bell Type Two-piece Two-piece
Decoration - -
Keys Key Buttons Polyester Polyester
Auxiliary Keys High F#, Front F High F#, Front F
Thumb Hook Adjustable Adjustable
Finish Gold lacquer Silver-plated
Neck 280 style 280 style
Mouthpiece 4C 4C
Case Included Included

Orders typically take 1-3 business days to process and ship. When items are out of stock, they will be dispatched no more than 10 days after ordering. For urgent orders please contact us first to confirm stock availability.

**Shipping Information:** - ******FREE Shipping in WA Metro: On orders over $140****** - ******Inter-state Shipping: Flat rate fee starting from $20****** [Within WA delivery ETA 5-7 business days. Outside WA delivery ETA up to 12 business days, subject to change] - ******International Shipping: Please CONTACT US for details****** **Oversized / Large Quantity Orders:** -----------The Crescendo Music Team is made up of musicians, teachers, technicians, and luthiers. Each instrument undergoes meticulous inspection and setup before being carefully packaged and delivered to you.----------- - Our courier companies' module may overestimate shipping charges for large products and/or multiple quantity orders. - If the estimated freight charge is unsuitable, please CONTACT US. - Occasionally, due to difficulties in delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we may be unable to offer free postage/freight subsidy. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 10% of your purchase. Rest assured, we will always notify you of any issues and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options. **CONTACT US** for further assistance.
For urgent orders, please contact us to confirm stock availability. Our staff will be in contact with you if there are any items out of stock in your order.
Yamaha YAS280 Alto Saxophone

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