Yanagisawa AWO33 Alto Saxophone

Yanagisawa AWO33 Alto SaxophoneSOLID SILVER NECK & BELL BRASS BODY & BOW AWO33 Elite Model. The upgraded replacement for the highly regarded A9933 model, this AWO33 silver brass model offers a beautiful blend of a sterling silver body and neck, and a lacquered brass bow and bell. This exciting combination gives a remarkable tone that balances the tonal purity of sterling silver with the famed brightness of brass. An instrument for the accomplished player, it delivers a superb tonal

We've worked hard to ensure every Yamaha student flute model avoids the pitfalls of cheaper instruments - which so often perform inconsistently and unpredictably leading to students having to 'fight' with their instrument which hinders their progress

This results in a richer sound with a strong tonal core that improves upper register playability

925 siliver body tube

Though originally used primarily for Baroque music

it is equipped as standard with an adjustable thumb rest for correct and comfortable positioning (and a neck strap ring in case a sling is required)

without using a trigger or alternate fingerings

Finishes: Lacquer

Hand engraving

State of the art engineering has been used

It has the same Yamaha original wrap on the valve section for free response

The bell is 8 11/16" in diameter

One-piece bell