The 901 (brass) and 902 (bronze) series have long been considered to be the reference point for a professional instrument. The choice of advancing students and seasoned professionals alike, 901 and 902 series instruments are loaded with many of the mechanically superior design features that have made Yanagisawa the leader in the field. This silverplated model benefits from the tonal purity and smoothness of silver.
Alto 90* and 99* series models have now been replaced with the WO series models. Please refer to the AWO1/AWO2/AWO10/AWO20/AW030/AWO37 for Yanagisawa's current Alto saxophone range.
Key: Eb
Range: Low Bb to High F#
Body: Silverplated Brass
Bow: Silverplated Brass
Bell: Silverplated Brass
Keys: Silverplated Brass
Finish: Lacquered
Neck: Silverplated Brass
Neck Type: Detachable Neck
Case: Leatherette Covered, Woodshell
Bell Arm KeysSingle Arm |
Bell BraceBalanced Tri-Point Brace |
Bell Key BufferPlastic Adjustable |
Bore and Tone HolesYanagisawa Standard |
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 Work MountingBody Mounted |
MouthpieceEbonite Mouthpieces |
Octave Key TypeOverslung |
Octave SystemFluororesin Non-Stick Mechanism |
Pad ReflectorPlastic Reflectors |
Pad TypeAir Tight Waterproof Pad |
Pivot ScrewsPointed Pivot Screws |
Right Pinky KeyYanagisawa Standard |
Right Side KeyYanagisawa Standard |
Spring TypeBlue Steel Springs |
"Superb instrument - I have waited far too long to buy one - it has greatly increased my enjoyment of playing music. (PS To clarify Windband Shrewsbury)"
"You would never know that I played Oboe, constantly during my 50 year career such is my fervor for this silver saxophone that when a friend found this silver Prima from Japan on EBay, and bought it as it was a special model. He didn't want it to go to waste sitting on his bureau and it was in perfectg shape. Being a O boe Player, I would freely tell every sax player who struggles with reeds -- play a couple of days of oboe --- just long tones to help build -up the ombouchure. I would liike to try the new Yanakisawa soprano. I live in Perth.
Cheers,
Joel"