The Yamaha YAS-280 Alto Saxophone is the perfect instrument to start playing on. Extremely reliable, it has a characteristically bright sound and excellent intonation, as well as some surprisingly high quality features for an entry-level instrument.
A Yamaha AS-4C mouthpiece, basic care kit and sturdy zippered backpack style case with 2 handles are included.
Designed with the young beginner in mind.
Relatively light-weight and ergonomically shaped, the YAS-280 is easy to hold and to play. The intonation is perfect, as you would expect from Yamaha, and it is easy to get a great sound. The Yamaha design offers beginners optimum support, thus greatly assisting both learning progress and creativity.
Based on the highly recommended YAS/YTS-275 saxophones the new YAS/YTS-280 are even further enhanced with a new, more stable neck receiver and a new low B-C# connection for better adjustment. Yamaha alto Saxophones are characterized by a highly expressive tone, comfortable playability and extremely accurate intonation.