Yamaha YAS280 Student Alto Saxophone

The Yamaha YAS-280 saxophone offers a perfect start because they are designed with the beginner in mind. Relatively light-weight and ergonomically shaped, they are easy to hold and to play. The intonation is perfect, as you would expect from Yamaha, and it is easy to get a great sound. The Yamaha design offers beginners optimum support, thus greatly assisting both learning progress and creativity.

Based on the highly recommended YAS-275 saxophone the new YAS-280 is even further enhanced with a new, more stable neck receiver and a new low B-C# connection for better adjustment. New Neck Receiver With A Durable Screw A redesigned neck receiver promotes a quick response and ease of play while also increasing the durability of the mechanism. Improved Low B-C# Connection An improved mechanism from low B-C# ensures the consistent closing of the low C# key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument.

Adjustable Thumb-Rest All Yamaha saxophones feature an adjustable thumb-rest to allow for precise and comfortable hand and fingering position.