Intermediate Yamaha Alto Saxophone YAS280
Already a legend, the "62" attained the love and respect of a wide range of players for its highly reliable performance and outstanding quality. It owes its success to a group of dedicated designers with great vision, and highly skilled craftsmen performing their work with an extraordinary level of devotion, perfection, and passion.
Features:
YAS280 Neck:Â It is easy to produce sound
YAS280 Neck receiver:Â A redesigned neck receiver promotes 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:Â Traditional body shape is adopted which makes the sound brighter and playing feel lighter.
Ergonomic Key layout:Â Key layout is designed to fit humans' hands. This helps players concentrate on their performance without feeling stress.
Regular key posts:Â This style of key posts reduces the resistance and makes the instrument easier to sound.
Adjustable tear drop front F key:Â The unique tear-drop shaped F key improves playability. It is adjustable to player's performance.
Seesaw key:Â The left-hand seesaw key has bee designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel.
Two-point contact:Â Two-point contact is adopted for enhanced projection and a free-slowing response.
62 Style (AS,TS):Â More elaborate with finer detail, the new design offers delicate beauty.
Bell Ring:Â Bell rings supports the instrument to vibrate well when players blow into it.
Two-piece bell:Â 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:Â J-style integrated key guard protects the keys and pads from accidental damages.
Improved low B-C# connection:Â 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.
Case:Â Semi-hard case offer a contemporary look and greater ease of transport.