Yamaha YAS-280 Altsaksofon

The YAS/YTS-280 saxophones offer a perfect start because they are designed with the young 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/YTS-275 saxophones the new YAS/YTS-280 are even further enhanced with a new, more stable neck receiver and a new low B-C# connection for better adjustment.

YAS-280 Neck receiver

A redesigned neck receiver promotes a 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

Traditional body shape is adopted which makes the sound brighter and playing feel lighter.

Ergonomic key layout

Key layout is designed to fit to humans’ hands. This helps players concentrate on their performance without feeling stress.

Regular key posts

This style of key posts reduces the resistance and makes the instrument easier to sound.

Two-piece bell

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

J-style integrated key guard protects the keys and pads from accidental damages.

Improved low B-C# connection

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 (ASC-200EII)

Semi-hard case offers a contemporary look and greater ease of transport.