Yanagisawa AW01 Alto Saxophone

Yanagisawa saxophones stand apart with innovative designs and unique features that add to the pure joy of creating music on an exquisite instrument. From the beautiful hand engraving and sleek overslung octave mechanism to the inventive seesaw linkage between the C# and Bb table keys, there is beauty and inspiration in the AWO1, an instrument handcrafted to an impressively high level of precision and overall excellence. The Yanagisawa Wind Instrument Company represents a tradition of Japanese artistry that produces handmade saxophones designed to exceed the expectations of even the most demanding professional players. Indeed, many pro saxophonists have adopted the Yanagisawa AWO1 as their main alto, and cherish its world-class build quality, flawless playability, crisp intonation, and rich, precise sound that reflects every expressive nuance of your playing. Your entrée into Yanagisawa’s line of professional saxophones, the WO1 is equally at home in jazz, fusion, classical, and pop settings, and it will elevate your technique and open up new worlds of musical expression. Ready to step up to a truly professional alto saxophone? The Yanagisawa AWO1 should be on your short list.

• Key:Eb
• Level:Professional
• Finish:Gold Lacquer
• Auxillary Keys:High F#
• Body Material:Brass
• Bell Decoration:Engraved
• Key Buttons:Mother-of-pearl
• Springs:Blue Steel
• Pads:Sealed
• Mouthpiece:Ebonite
• Thumb Hook:Metal
• Thumb Rest:Metal
• Case/Gig Bag:Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number:AW01