YANAGISAWA "WO Series" Professional Eb Alto Saxophone - Lacquer Finish

Enabling the advancing student to "develop their own unique style more easily due to both the advanced construction and ergonomic key design" Newly designed keys on the WO series; Front High F key, Bb/C/High E RH Side key and bottom C key has been angled. New palm key plate for added resonance and tonal stability in the high range. - all to help players achieve "unparalleled freedom of expression". All this and a lovely redesigned case too!

NEW "WO SERIES" FEATURES:

• Front F Key: A new redesigned front F key for a better feel.
• Right Side Key: Additional feet under the right side key levers (B, C and high E) for a better touch.
• Right Pinky Key: New pinky key angle for smoother fingering.
• New Engraving: Exquisite new hand engraving.
• New Neck Plate: An additional neck plate for tightening the sound.
• Palm Key Plate: New palm key plate for added high range resonance, acoustic depth and projection across all register, and exceptional tonal stability.

FEATURES:

• Key: Eb
• Range: Low Bb to High F#
• Body and neck: Lacquered brass – standard neck configuration with individually mounted pillars which allow the brass to sing
• Bell: Newly designed hand-engraved lacquered brass
• Front F key: adjustable and redesigned to enable better fingering
• Octave mechanism: Features Teflon sleeved octave rocker ensures the smoothest octave key action
• New Neck plate: Additional plate on the neck for the tightening of the sound
• Key touches: Beautiful Mother of Pearl key touches give the player a more natural feel and help prevent slipping
• Pads: Sealed and waterproof high quality pads facilitate balanced leak free playing and extends their life
• Pivot Screws and Springs: Pointed pivot screws for added precision, blue-steel needle springs for faster action
• Bell-Bow brace: Tri-point fixings for added structural integrity and enhanced resonance
• Mouthpiece: Ebonite
• Case: Stylish, backpack style with strong straps and useful front pocket for accessories
• Finish: Gold lacquer