| Article number: | AW901U |
| Availability: | In stock |
From yanagisawa.co.uk:
The 901 (brass) and 902 (bronze) series have long been considered to be the reference point for a professional instrument. The choice of advancing students and seasoned professionals alike, 901 and 902 series instruments are loaded with many of the mechanically superior design features that have made Yanagisawa the leader in the field.
Alto 90* and 99* series models have now been replaced with the WO series models.
Key: Eb
Range: Low Bb to High F#
Body: Brass
Bow: Brass
Bell: Brass
Keys: Brass
Finish: Lacquered
Neck: Brass
Neck Type: Detachable Neck
Case: Leatherette Covered, Woodshell
Product Features
Bell Arm Keys
Singe ArmYanagisawa's single arms used on the bell keys are extremely strong and have proved reliable for many years. Higher-End models can benefit from double arm bell keys.
Bell Brace
Balanced Tri-Point Brace The bell and body are firmly linked by a three-point, balanced brace which ensures structural resilience and firm resonance, even when fortissimo is sought.
Bell Key Buffer
Plastic Adjustable The buffers used on the bell keys are plastic and fully adjustable so the aperture of the bell toneholes are within your control.
C# - Bb Keys
C# - Bb Rocking KeyThe C# and Bb keys have a rocking table / see-saw mechanism that allows for optimal speed and fluidity between these pitches.
Engraving
Hand Engraved Each Yanagisawa saxophone is hand engraved by highly skilled craftsmen.
F Auxiliary Key
F-Auxiliary Key This mechanism fitted to the F-Aux key ensures a proper seal of the pads when playing in the low ranges of the saxophone.
Key Decoration
White Shell Lining A player's fingers will rest comfortably in the indented white shell keys. The white shell also enhances the beauty of the instrument while also preventing the player's fingers from slipping during technical passages.
Key Work Mounting
Body Mounted The standard design for most regular saxes, the keys are mounted directly to the saxophone body.
Octave Key Type
OverslungAn overslung octave mechanism is the standard system employed by most regular saxophones. It is the simplest mechanism for manufacture, and is to be found on 901, 902, AW01 and AW02 models. This system is also used on solid silver tenor models.
Octave System
Fluororesin Non-Stick Mechanism As standard octave key mechanisms can get sticky over time, Yanagisawa's fluororesin, non-stick coating ensures a reliable action with no stickiness.
Pad Reflector
Plastic Reflectors Plastic reflectors fitted to the underside of the pads help the sound to project appropriately.
Pad Type
Air Tight Waterproof PadYanagisawa's superb waterproof pad is totally air tight which allows complete confidence in the instrument's tonal integrity, plus the waterproof material offers a greatly extended pad life.
Pivot Screws
Pointed Pivot Screws Special pointed pivot screws are used in all centre arms on Yanagisawa saxophones. These screws precisely maintain the stability of the centre arms, and help achieve a very high precision action.
Spring Type
Blue Steel SpringsBlue Steel Spring are better than stainless steel - as used on most other saxes - as they hold tension more effectively, and therefore enhance the key action