Yanagisawa ‘Elite’ models are true player’s instruments that represent the pinnacle of saxophone craftsmanship. Delivering a moderate level of resistance, the accomplished player can discover a truly effortless tone with unrivalled depth and flexibility, and a genuinely unparalleled freedom of expression.
The new baritone range features improvements to the strap ring, key guard, bow brace, tone holes, pinky key and neck pipe (please refer to product features section)
Key: Eb
Range: Low A to High F#
Body: Brass Silverplated
Bow: Brass Silverplated
Bell: Brass Silverplated
Keys: Brass Silverplated
Finish: Lacquered
Neck Type: Detachable Neck
Case: Nylon Mesh Covered, Woodshell
Bell Arm KeysSingle Arm |
Bell BraceBalanced Tri-Point Brace |
Bell Key BufferPlastic Adjustable |
Bore and Tone HolesRedesigned tone holes to improve the intonation. |
Bow BraceUpper Brace |
Brass / MaterialYanagisawa Standard |
C# - Bb KeysC# - Bb Rocking Key |
EngravingHand Engraved |
F Auxiliary KeyF-Auxiliary Key |
Front F KeyYanagisawa Standard |
Key DecorationWhite Shell Lining |
Key GuardRight Hand Guard |
Key Work MountingBody Mounted |
Low A KeyRedesigned Key |
MouthpieceEbonite Mouthpieces |
Neck PipePipe PlateNew plate has been added thus tightening the sound from middle to high registers. |
Octave SystemFluororesin Non-Stick Mechanism |
Pad TypeAir Tight Waterproof Pad |
Pivot ScrewsPointed Pivot Screws |
Right Pinky KeyRedesigned Key |
Right Side KeyYanagisawa Standard |
Spring TypeBlue Steel Springs |
Strap RingRepositioned Ring |
Yanagisawa's single arms used on the bell keys are extremely strong and have proved reliable for many years. Higher-End models can benefit from double arm bell keys. 
The bell and body are firmly linked by a three-point, balanced brace which ensures structural resiliance and firm resonance, even when fortissimo is sought. 
The buffers used on the bell keys are plastic and fully adjustable so the aperture of the bell toneholes are within your control. 
Redesigned upper bow brace.
The C# and Bb keys have a rocking table / see-saw mechanism that allows for optimal speed and fluidity between these pitches.
Each Yanagisawa saxophone is hand engraved by highly skilled craftsmen. 
This mechanism fitted to the F-Aux key ensures a proper seal of the pads when playing in the low ranges of the saxophone.
A player's fingers will rest comfortably in the indented white shell keys. The white shell also enhances the beauty of the instrument while also preventing the player's fingers from slipping during technical passages.
Newly designed right hand guard exclusive to baritones.
The standard design for most regular saxes, the keys are mounted directly to the saxophone body.
Redesigned the low A thumb key for smoother fingering.
Ebonite mouthpieces are favoured for their warm tone and ability to fit into an ensemble seamlessly. However, as players discover their own voice, switching to another style of mouthpiece can open up a whole world of new tonal possibilities. Metal mouthpieces are often favoured by Jazz players or soloists who need to stand out from the crowd. 
As standard octave key mechanisms can get sticky over time, Yanagisawa's flouroresin, non-stick coating ensures a reliable action with no stickiness. 
Yanagisawa's superb waterproof pad is totally air tight which allows complete confidence in the instrument's tonal integrity, plus the waterproof material offers a greatly extended pad life.
Special pointed pivot screws are used in all centre arms on Yanagisawa saxophones. These screws precisely maintain the stability of the centre arms, and help achieve a very high precision action. 
New pinky key angle for smoother fingering.
Blue Steel Spring are better than stainless steel - as used on most other saxes - as they hold tension more effectively, and therefore enhance the key action. 
Repositioned the strap ring for easier playing.