Yanagisawa A-WO20 Elite Bronze Alto Saxophone
Description:
The A-WO20 Elite Alto Saxophone features a bronze body and neck. The new models have re-adjusted right pinky keys' angle for a smoother fingering, new feet under the right side key levers (Bb, C, and high E) for a better touch, re-adjustment of the front F key for a better fingering, new design of joint rings (Bell to bow, bow to body), new design of an engraving on the bell, readjustment of the taper of the tube and tone holes size & position, a new source of brass, gold lacquered, a brand-new stylish case with an outside compartment for ease of access and back pack design.
The New Yanagisawa AW020 range replaces the long standing A992 series. The new Yanagisawa AW020 range offers a depth and full range of tonal colours, this is due in part to the moderate resistance that is present compared to the AW02 series, the extra ribs and plates that run down the body help attach the key posts with more support and strength to the resonating body tube.
Features:
■Key: E♭
■High F# Key (High F# key-less model available by special order)
■Body tubing: Bronze
■Engraved
■Ebonite mouthpiece (standard equipment)
■Yany Ligature（Clear-lacquer finish）
■Mouthpiece Cap（MAPKA）
■Case included
Fluororesin-sleeved octave rocker
Lost motion is eliminated and smooth octave-key action is ensured by rounding the octave rocker ends and Fluororesin-coating the receiving sleeves they contact.
Adjustable vibration-damping bar
This enhancement dampens sympathetic vibrations in the right-hand F# key, thus stabilizing the production of notes in the lower register.
Pointed pivot screws
For the utmost in precision and reliability, pointed pivot screws ensure that center arms or hinge rods are an exact fit.
Needle springs
Blued-steel needle springs are more elastic than the stainless-steel variety, offer faster action and render a better command of difficult passages.
C#-Bb table key linkages
The seesaw linkage between the C# and Bb table keys facilitates faster, smoother fingering technique.
Genuine mother-of-pearl touches
Indented mother-of-pearl key touches are attractive, afford the fingertips a more natural fit and feel, and are less slippery than plastic touches when wet.
Sealed, waterproof pads
Airtight pads facilitate balanced, leak-free play while quality waterproofing extends pad service life.
Double-arm keys
Dual arms prevent larger key cups from twisting or flexing under pressure and also improve durability.
C#-B table key linkages
The additional slider mechanism between the C# and B table keys is a proprietary Yanagisawa design that allows smoother finger transitions between these notes.
Metal thumb hook & rest
Designed to make minimal point contact with the body, the thumb hook enables the instrument to resonate more freely while the brass thumb rest allows for smoother response and improved tonal balance.
Metal tone boosters
Pads equipped with metal tone boosters enhance tonal clarity and ensure excellent response at any volume, from pianissimo to fortissimo.
Tri-point brace
The tri-point bell-bow brace ensures structural stability and rigidity and enhances resonance even at fortissimo levels.
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