Yamaha YAS-280 Alto Sax

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Alto Saxophone

School model
New model with improved S-bow receiver and improved low B-C# connection
Continuous key guards
Adjustable thumb rest
High F# key
Bell inner ring
Front F-key
Brass body
Key mechanism and body in gold lacquer
Included: Light case with backpack straps, Yamaha 4C Mouthpiece, saxophone strap and cork grease
Successor to the YAS-275

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Finish body Gold Lacquered

Finish Keys Gold Lacquered

Body Brass

Gravure No

Additional Bocal No

Resonator Pad Plastic

Case Yes

Case with Backpack System Yes

Mou Yes

Strap Yes

Wiper (Body) No

S Arc Wiper No

available since March 2012

Item number 279389

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etc-etc 08.04.2019

The saxophone arrived fine out-of-box except for the octave key which was riding a little high and in released position was about 1 mm above equal height with the thumb rest. All notes in standard range respond well, in tune and clear. Altissimo range is more easily accessible as high F# key is provided. The side C and Bb seem a little undervented. The G# pad sometimes sticks closed the next day after playing as it often does on other saxophones. The neck collar jaws are much improved from earlier versions - they are beefy enough to not bend shut when the neck screw is tightened (that was an issue on YAS-23 where the neck collar jaws were much thinner). The bell when looked on from player's side, while parallel to the main body, is facing somewhat to the left which appears to be a compact design feature, as all low stack keys respond and seal properly. All in all, a well made, sturdy and easy to play instrument.

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Good qualty sax for your money

Michael C. 753 21.07.2013

Bought this saxophone when I started to play I now have a Yanagisawa tenor but always go back to this little baby for my alto fix... it's very well put together sounds very nice for the price and is good value for money. It's lasted me a year now and I've never had any hassle with valves sticking or any other issue for that matter. Great saxophone for the learner or intermediate player or even beyond.

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Great for intermedium or beginer saxophone players!

Luís C. 13.06.2015

This was the first saxophone I bought and I love it. It is a great instrument, I like the feel, the gold, and the touch of the keys.
I know it is not the best saxophone in the world but it has a very good quality-price relation.
The sound is very good acording to the price I paid.
There was only one thing that I switched and that was the mouthpiece, the mouthpiece was a little too closed for me so I exchanged for a Yamaha 7C.
I also recomend the Rico jazz select 3S that go very well with this saxophone.
I have been using it in my auditions and it is being a great success, the sound is clear and everyone loves the music.
Overall you should buy this set, it helped me very much.
Thank you!

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Perfect Sax with almost perfect add ons

Homers 10.04.2021

You definitely can't go wrong with the Yamaha YAS 280 - aka the king of student saxophones. However, I can't understand why they don't include swabs. There is only one cloth for the exterior but nothing for the neck and interior of the body. You will have to order these seperately and should never play this fine instrument without them.

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