Yamaha YAS-280S Alto Sax
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Yamaha
YAS-280S Alto Sax
Product Info
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The YAS-280S is a thoughtfully updated school-level horn – a clear step up from the 275. It’s incredibly reliable, sounds bright and clear, and the ergonomic improvements make it a joy to play, especially for younger or less experienced players. This is an excellent choice for students and beginner adults looking for a dependable and well-built saxophone.
Product Description
- Yamaha YAS-280S
- Alto Saxophone
- School model
- New model with improved neck receiver and improved low B-C# connection
- Continuous key guards
- Adjustable thumb rest
- High F# key
- Bell inner ring
- Front F key
- Brass body
- Body and key mechanism silver-plated
- Included: Light case with backpack straps
- Yamaha 4C Mouthpiece
- saxophone strap and cork grease
- Successor to the YAS-275
- • Improved neck receiver enhances response and intonation across registers
- • Continuous key guards offer durability and ease of maintenance for students
- • Silver-plated brass body provides a bright, focused tone with good projection
- • Adjustable thumb rest improves comfort and allows for personalized ergonomics
- • The included 4C mouthpiece is quite basic, limiting tonal versatility
- • Silver-plating requires regular polishing to prevent tarnish and maintain appearance
- • While a solid student model, it lacks the nuanced voicing of higher-end professional horns
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