For finishes other than clear lacquer, please contact us.
Yanagisawa Alto Saxophone A-WO20 Bronze
Key Features & Specifications
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Key: E♭ (High F♯ key included; high F♯ key-less model available by special order)
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Body Tubing: Bronze with elegant engraving
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Mouthpiece: Ebonite mouthpiece (standard) with Yanagisawa ligature (clear-lacquer finish) and MAPKA mouthpiece cap included
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Case: Included
Innovative Design Details
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Fluororesin-Sleeved Octave Rocker: Eliminates lost motion and ensures smooth octave-key action by rounding rocker ends and coating receiving sleeves with fluororesin.
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C#–Bb Table Key Linkages: Seesaw mechanism enables faster, smoother finger transitions between these notes.
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C#–B Table Key Linkages: Proprietary Yanagisawa slider mechanism allows seamless transitions for fluid playing.
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Adjustable Vibration-Damping Bar: Reduces sympathetic vibrations on the right-hand F♯ key, stabilizing lower register notes.
Premium Craftsmanship
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Genuine Mother-of-Pearl Key Touches: Indented for a natural fingertip fit and enhanced grip, even when wet, offering both beauty and functionality.
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Metal Thumb Hook & Rest: Designed for minimal contact to maximise instrument resonance; brass thumb rest improves response and tonal balance.
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Pointed Pivot Screws: Precision-fit screws ensure reliable, smooth key action.
Durability & Performance
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Sealed, Waterproof Pads: Provide airtight, leak-free performance with extended pad life.
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Metal Tone Boosters: Enhance tonal clarity and dynamic response across all volumes, from pianissimo to fortissimo.
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Blued-Steel Needle Springs: More elastic than stainless steel, offering quicker key action and improved control in demanding passages.
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Double-Arm Keys: Reinforced dual arms prevent twisting or flexing, improving durability.
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.
