AW02 - Professional Model. The upgraded replacement for the legendary A902 series, this 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 toneholes, plus many upgraded features exclusive to the WO series such as newly designed Front F Keys, Ride Side Keys and Right Pinky Key.
Key: Eb
Range: Low Bb to High F#
Body: Bronze
Bow: Bronze
Bell: Bronze
Keys: Brass
Finish: Lacquered
Neck: Bronze
Neck Type: Detachable Neck
Case: Fabric Covered, Woodshell case with outer pocket and Backstraps
Bell Arm KeysSingle Arm |
Bell BraceBalanced Tri-Point Brace |
Bell Key BufferMetal Adjustable |
Bore and Tone HolesWO Series Bore and Tone HolesIn Yanagisawa's desire to constantly innovate, all new WO series saxophones have a newly engineered bore and toneholes. This helps achieve a smoother blow and even more precise intonation. |
Brass / MaterialWO Series Brass MaterialThe WO series saxophones benefit from a newly designed, newly engineered and specially sourced brass material for improved sound and sonority. |
C# - Bb KeysC# - Bb Rocking Key |
EngravingWO1 / WO2 Style Hand Engraved |
F Auxiliary KeyF-Auxiliary Key |
Front F KeyWO Series Redesigned front F Key |
Key DecorationWhite Shell Lining |
Key Work MountingBody Mounted |
MouthpieceEbonite Mouthpieces |
Neck PlateWO Series Neck Plate |
Octave Key TypeOverslung |
Octave SystemFluororesin Non-Stick Mechanism |
Pad TypeAir Tight Waterproof Pad |
Palm Key PlateWO Series Palm Key Plate |
Pivot ScrewsPointed Pivot Screws |
Right Pinky KeyWO Series Right Pinky Key |
Right Side KeyWO Series Right Side Key |
Spring TypeBlue Steel Springs |
"Needed some setting up. Had a few leaks. Has a versatile tone"
"Good quality saxophone with mellow tone."
"Beautifully made - reliable (if it's anything like my tenor) Looking forward to getting to grips with it"
"Love it...:)"
"Very happy with it. Excellent sound, quality and joy to play. "
"A great saxophone and it fits my small hands better than any other pro level sax I've tried."
"Lovely mellow sound. Beautiful colour. Very responsive keys. I love it."
"A beautiful instrument with the slickest keywork that I've ever played. The tone quality of the bronze has a lot of character and stood out in comparison with others."
"Brilliant,so easy to play."
"Had to exchange first one supplied because 'octave D/E' was sharp. Replacement one still has a slight tendency to be sharp on 'octave D' but is much better. Otherwise it is an excellent instrument with good tuning across the full range and excellent low section"
"Love it. Great tone, easy keys, great fun."
"Looking for an upgrade . Liked the tone and key positions.."
"It is amazing!"
"I've only owned two other saxes and out of them this has been the best so far. It has perfect intonation, the build quality is superb, and it plays smooth from high to low. I absolutely love that this company offered a bronze body sax. No other maker has this. This sax has been such an upgrade from my Taiwanese Selmer. I know I'll keep this sax the rest of my life."
"Excellent, simply fantastic in every way."