Ligature Alto
YAS-23 Alto Saxophone
Yamaha have covered all the bases with this sturdy and durable student sax. Outfitted with a strong plywood case, full suite of saxophone care products and a Yamaha 4C alto mouthpiece the Yamaha YAS 23 alto saxophone comes with all the ‘gear’ necessary to survive student life. As for the sax itself Yamaha have employed power-forged keys to further enhance its durability.
Specifications of the Yamaha YAS 23 Alto Saxophone
- Neck: Standard
- Neck Material: Yellow Brass
- Bell: Yellow Brass
- Key Buttons: Polyester
- Finish: Nickel-plating (keys); Clear baked epoxy lacquer (body)
- Tone Holes: Drawn
- Auxiliary Keys: Front F
- Mouthpiece: Yamaha 4C
- Mouthpiece Cap: Plastic
- Ligature: Yellow brass; Clear lacquer
- Pad Type: Waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters
- Bell Decoration: Stamped
- Thumb Hook: Adjustable plastic
- Pivot Screw: Straight-tapered, nylon lock, non head (adjustable)
- Mounting: Post on body
And this sax is all about providing a well grounded starting place for students to build their repertoire upon, the key work is very durable and Yamaha have paid special attention to the layout and mechanical workings of the entire system. yamaha yas 23 saxaphone. As they say “…the entire system is designed from the player’s perspective, with emphasis on comfort, speed, and overall playability.” Yamaha have worked hard to provide a quality student sax with a natural feel to the keys so that the player is not forced to adapt to an uncomfortable or unnatural key layout.
The intonation of this sax is a special point worth mentioning, it offers the budding saxophonist a wonderful starting place. This characteristic is made possible through the use of adjustable key guard felts, which not only allow optimal intonation they also ensure the correct venting. yamaha yas-275 saxophone. And given students begin their saxophone career at varying ages the Yamaha YAS 23 can accommodate any age with its adjustable thumb rest, ensuring precise yet comfortable hand and fingering position.
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