YAS-280 Alto Saxophones

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The 280 saxophones provide beginners with a reliable instrument to start playing on. They offer a characteristically bright saxophone sound with excellent intonation and some surprisingly high quality features for an entry-level instrument.

YAS-280

Finish: Gold lacquer

YAS-280S

Finish: Silver-plated

Feature

YAS-280 Neck

It is easy to produce sound.

YAS-280 Neck receiver

A redesigned neck receiver promotes a quick response and ease of play while also increasing the durability of the mechanism.

Octave key with a regular joint to realize smoothness

A simple but functionable octave joint to realize smoothness.

62 shape

Traditional body shape is adopted which makes the sound brighter and playing feel lighter.

Ergonomic key layout

Key layout is designed to fit to humans' hands. This helps players concentrate on their performance without feeling stress.

Regular key posts

This style of key posts reduces the resistance and makes the instrument easier to sound.

Two-piece bell

Two pieces of brass sheets are jointed together by the hands of craftsmen, then shaped to the bell with a machine.

J-style key guard

J-style integrated key guard protects the keys and pads from accidental damages.

Improved low B-C# connection

An improved mechanism from low B-C# connection ensures the consistent closing of the low C# key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument.