Embracing a complete re-design with new body materials and tone-hole geometries, the Yanagisawa WO Series models have transformed the curved soprano into an instrument with more power, sensitivity and the ability to shine in an array of musical genres. The WO20 is sure to impress saxophonists with its exceptional built quality, impressive ergonomic key design, incredibly consistent intonation and tonal eveness throughout the registers (and, let's face it, the bronze body looks stunning..).
Ongoing refinements in finger positioning have created a mechanism with improved action. These sopranos deliver a resonant and full- bodied tonal palette with just the right touch of resistance.
Features:
- Key: Bb
- High F# key
- Body tubing: Bronze brass
- Hand-engraving
- Case included (backpack style, accessories pocket)
- Professional ebonite (hard rubber) Yanagisawa mouthpiece
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.
C#-Bb table key linkages
The seesaw linkage between the C# and Bb table keys facilitates faster, smoother fingering technique.
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.
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.
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.
Pointed pivot screws
For the utmost in precision and reliability, pointed pivot screws ensure that center arms or hinge rods are an exact fit.
Sealed, waterproof pads
Airtight pads facilitate balanced, leak-free play while quality waterproofing extends pad service life.
Metal tone boosters
Pads equipped with metal tone boosters enhance tonal clarity and ensure excellent response at any volume, from pianissimo to fortissimo.
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.
- Case included (backpack style, accessories pocket)
- Professional ebonite (hard rubber) Yanagisawa mouthpiece
We offer a 7 day approval period as of the day you receive your purchase.
If you are not happy with your item for any reason, just let us know via email.
Return your purchase for a full refund less freight costs.
This is our no risk purchase policy. For terms and conditions, see Shipping & Returns
TECH-ASSURE™
Certified Musical Instrument Technician Setup.
Ozwinds TECH-ASSURE™ is a unique service that prepares your new musical instrument for sale.
Our certified technicians put the instrument through a comprehensive testing and adjustment process to ensure that it is ready to play with optimal performance from the moment you receive it.
Every new instrument setup with our TECH-ASSURE™ process which goes through a rigorous checklist so you can be assured that you are getting the best out of your new instrument.
We know the absolute importance of our TECH-ASSURE™ professional instrument setup to get your instrument playing at its peak, so don’t settle for anything less.
Our 13-Point Professional Set-up includes.
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All transit packing and corks from the manufacturer are removed.
- Thorough visual check for any plating or lacquer defects
- All pads checked for quality.
- Test all pad seatings & key adjustments using a leak-light.
- All key corks and felts checked, adjusted to set vent heights.
- Regulate and adjust keywork as required.
- All spring tensions checked and adjusted to create a balanced feel across the instrument.
- Check neck tenon for correct fit.
- Neck cork checked for cork quality and greased.
- Check octave mechanism adjustment.
- Play test from top to bottom.
- Case inspected for quality, instrument fit and accessories.
- Instrument cleaned and carefully repacked
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