Yanagisawa AWO10 Alto Saxophone Upgrade Bundle, Lacquer

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Bespoke upgrade packs

Here at Gear4music, we understand the importance of playing with quality equipment. Although cheaper accessories may seem appealing at first, they can often hold your playing back and sometimes wear out sooner than expected. This is why we made the upgrade bundles. Our orchestral specialists made these bespoke bundles to not only get you playing straight away, but to overall enhance your playing. Everything has been specifically handpicked to work in conjunction with one another, so you're guaranteed to have the best possible experience while also receiving a substantial saving.

Premium Mechanisms

Yanagisawa pride themselves on exceptional build quality. This is why all of their instruments are hand built by experienced artisans in Japan. Small details like the addition of an underslung octave mechanism which is more responsive and quicker, to coating the mechanism in flouroresin to ensure the action is constantly reliable all come together to produce this magnificent instrument.

To help even more with reliability, the buffers used on the bell keys are metal. These fully adjustable metal buffers increase longevity and accuracy compared to plastic buffers. This means the aperture of the bell tone holes are within your control.

To ensure you can play efficiently and effectively, the C# and Bb keys have a rocking table/see-saw mechanism. This mechanism guarantees the easiest transition between these pitches. All of the centre arms on all Yanagisawa saxophones use special pointed pivot screws. These screws precisely maintain the stability of the centre arms and help achieve an exact action.

Top Quality Materials

Yanagisawa have redesigned the saxophone's materials to improve the sound of the instrument. The AWO10 alto sax benefits from a newly designed, newly engineered and specially sourced brass material for improved sound and sonority. To link the bell and body together, Yanagisawa uses a balanced tri-point brace. The balanced brace ensure structural resilience and firm resonance, even during the loudest fortissimos.

To help minimise any negative resonance, Yanagisawa has designed the thumb rest and hook to be mounted to the body by only four small points of contact. Plus, as the thumb rest is made of brass, it permits a more consistent tonal range.

Unlike similarly priced saxophones, the AWO10 uses metal reflectors instead of plastic. These add clarity and improve the response across the entire dynamic range. And once combined with the airtight waterproof pads, you can perform in confidence knowing that the intonation is going to be rock solid.

Attention to Detail

The main reason that musicians choose Yanagisawa is the amount of effort they put into the attention to detail. On the bell of the AWO10, you will find uniquely styled engraving which has been meticulously done by the Yanagisawa artisans in Japan. Even the key tops they use are made from white shell to prevent your fingers from slipping, even during technical passages.

On all elite models, Yanagisawa includes double bell arms. These arms help to keep the tone holes fully sealed by removing the chances of twisting or distortion. For added strength across all the entire instrument, the keys are mounted to a rib which is then mounted to the body. These sorts of details of essential for professional players, as it means fewer repairs and cheaper servicing costs.

Everything You Need

When you receive your new saxophone, you will notice that it comes with a few extra accessories. The included case has a hard wood shell which is then covered in fabric for a smart aesthetic. On the outside of the case you will find two handles, padded backpack straps which can be removed, and a large accessory pocket - perfect for all of your sheet music and manuscript. The inside is lined with a soft touch material, and has even more space for accessories. As well as a case, you will also receive a Yanagisawa ebonite mouthpiece and ligature so you can get started straight away.

Looking after your Yanagisawa sax

With everyone needing to use hand sanitiser much more these days, some people are concerned about maintaining hygiene without damaging their saxophones. Yanagisawa have conducted research into how you can sanitise your hands as well as your instrument without doing any harm. The results have found that Ethanol based disinfectants and sanitisers are the best choice, with 100 Ethanol chemicals causing almost no change in the finishes of the saxes. Whereas, Chlorine-based products caused significant damage, resulting in tarnished metal or loosened lacquer.

There are other tips to remember as well as the type of disinfectant. Make sure never to spray disinfectant directly onto your sax, instead use a soft cloth to wipe the body and metal mouthpiece. Then use a separate, dry cloth to wipe it again thoroughly to remove all residue. You should also make sure your hands are dry after sanitising before touching your instrument and never use heat, like steam or hot water, for cleaning. Don't use chlorine or ethanol-based antiseptics on Ebonite mouthpieces or SIXS ligatures.

For greater detail and more crucial dos and don'ts, see the full guides in these links: How to Take Care of Your Musical Instruments in COVID-19 Crisis: The Effects of Sanitizers to Yanagisawa Saxophones and the Other Instruments and Hand Sanitiser & Your Saxophone! Best Practices

Relax with a 3-year extended warranty and 30 day money back guarantee

You can relax knowing your new sax is covered. Gear4Music provides a 30 day money back guarantee as standard so you can check everything works for you. Then, with a 3-year extended warranty on Yanagisawa saxophones you can see how confident we are in the quality of this brand. You'll be looked after throughout this time if any manufacturing issues come up so you can focus on enjoying the music.

Included in this pack

• Yanagisawa AWO10 Alto Saxophone, Brass
• D'Addario Select Jazz Filed Alto Saxophone Reeds, 2H (10 Pack)
• Hercules DS530BB Alto / Tenor Saxophone Stand
• BG Mouthpiece Cushion Sax and Clarinet, Large 0.8MM (Pack Of 6)

Specifications

• Key: Eb
• Range: Low Bb to High F#
• Body: Brass
• Bow: Brass
• Bell: Brass
• Keys: Brass
• Finish: Lacquered
• Neck: Brass
• Neck Type: Detachable Neck
• Included Accessories: Fabric Covered Woodshell Case + Yanagisawa Branded Ebonite Mouthpiece and Ligature