Overview
Yamaha YAS-280 Eb Student Model Alto Saxophone
The Yamaha YAS-280 Eb Alto Saxophone is widely regarded as the premier choice for beginners, combining renowned Yamaha build quality with a design tailored for new players. Its lightweight, ergonomic construction ensures the instrument is easy to hold and play, allowing students to focus on developing their technique and creativity. With perfect intonation and a supportive design that assists learning progress, this student model provides the ideal foundation for any aspiring saxophonist starting their musical journey.
This comprehensive student outfit includes a high-quality 4C mouthpiece and a durable moulded case for safe transport to lessons and rehearsals. The instrument features a stunning gold lacquer finish that delivers a professional aesthetic alongside a rich, warm tone, while the improved B-C# mechanism offers a stronger, more stable connection for an easier response from lower notes. These key aspects, along with its adjustable thumb hook, ensure the YAS-280 remains the most reliable and performance-ready alto saxophone for those looking to start strong.
- Lightweight and ergonomic design for comfortable playing.
- Improved B-C# mechanism for stable, responsive lower notes.
- Adjustable thumb hook for a personalised fit.
- Includes a high-quality 4C mouthpiece and durable moulded case.
- Register for 5-year extended warranty and 3-months Tomplay Premium
Features
The Yamaha YAS-280 saxophone is a premier choice for beginners and students, engineered to deliver a bright, professional sound with excellent intonation. Combining durability with superior playability, this instrument is designed to support new players in their musical journey.
Enhanced Sound Production
The YAS-280 neck is specifically designed for ease of play, allowing beginners to produce a clear, bright sound with minimal effort.
Improved Responsiveness
A redesigned neck receiver and regular key posts effectively reduce resistance, ensuring a quick response and a lighter, more responsive playing feel.
Refined Mechanical Design
Featuring the traditional '62' body shape and a smooth octave key mechanism, this saxophone is built for optimal comfort and consistent performance.
Robust Construction
The J-style integrated key guard provides superior protection for keys and pads against accidental damage, ensuring the instrument’s longevity.
Reliable Low-Range Performance
The improved mechanism for the low B-C# connection ensures the consistent closing of the C# key, promoting clear and articulate notes in the lower register.
Handcrafted Quality
The two-piece bell is meticulously joined by skilled craftsmen, showcasing Yamaha's commitment to quality.
Portable Protection
Supplied with the contemporary ASC-200EII semi-hard case for greater ease of transport and protection.
Extended 5-year Warranty
Register your instrument within 6-months of purchase. Register here.
3-Months Free Tomplay Premium Subscription
Register your instrument here to get your 3-month free subscription to access over 40,000 scores with backing tracks. Tomplay offers all musicians the possibility to play their instrument along with high quality recordings from professional musicians. Thanks to unique technology, the interactive scores scroll automatically on-screen, creating an immersive, concert hall experience. With features such as controlling the speed of the score’s recording, looping selected passages and self-recording, Tomplay makes learning music more effective and immersive.
Specs
Colour/Finish
| Body | Finish | Gold lacquer or Silver Plated |
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Controls
| Key | Auxiliary Keys | High F# , Front F |
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| Key buttons material | Polyester |
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Design/Architecture Detail
Voices
Accessories
| Included Accessories | Mouthpiece | AS-4C |
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