The 991 (brass) and 992 (bronze) series are the next step up for the pro-player. With a superb, upgraded set of features including fully rib-mounted keywork, an underslung octave key and adjustable metal bell key buffers, an even higher level of tonal integrity is within reach. This unlacquered model will tarnish and mark much more easily than a lacquered instrument. The benefit is that the instrument will rapidly take on a vintage, used look.
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: Bronze
Bow: Bronze
Bell: Bronze
Keys: Brass
Finish: Unlacquered
Neck: Bronze
Neck Type: Detachable Neck
Case: Leatherette Covered, Woodshell
Bell Arm KeysDouble Arm |
Bell BraceBalanced Tri-Point Brace |
Bell Key BufferMetal Adjustable |
Bore and Tone HolesYanagisawa Standard |
Brass / MaterialYanagisawa Standard |
C# - Bb - B KeysC# - Bb - B Rocking Key |
EngravingHand Engraved |
F Auxiliary KeyF-Auxiliary Key |
Front F KeyYanagisawa Standard |
Key DecorationWhite Shell Lining |
Key Work MountingRib Mounted |
MouthpieceEbonite Mouthpieces |
Octave Key TypeUnderslung |
Octave SystemFluororesin Non-Stick Mechanism |
Pad ReflectorMetal Reflectors |
Pad TypeAir Tight Waterproof Pad |
Palm Key PlatePalm Key PlateThe palm key plate delivers high range resonance, acoustic depth, added projection and added tonal stability. |
Pivot ScrewsPointed Pivot Screws |
Right Pinky KeyYanagisawa Standard |
Right Side KeyYanagisawa Standard |
Spring TypeBlue Steel Springs |
"The saxophone is great, the only issue I have found is that one of the pearls has a chip in it which appears to have been there from the factory, and should have been spotted during quality control or fitting."