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Get your Yamaha YAS 23 Alto Saxophone from WWBW.com today.

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 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.

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. 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.

Features

• Adjustable thumb rest
• Refined key shape and dimension
• Adjustable key guard felts
• Power-forged keys
• Tapered pivot screws

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. And given students begin their saxophone career at varying ages the YAS 23 can accommodate any age with its adjustable thumb rest, ensuring precise yet comfortable hand and fingering position.

But it must be noted that this particular student sax does not feature a high F# key, so if you have a need for this, or can foresee a need for a sax with this spec in the future, then the YAS 23 may not be for you.

Specifications

• 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

While the sound of a given saxophone usually has more to do with the player behind it, this YAS 23 sax is easily taken, with some practice, from a groovy edgy jazz sound to a round robust classical concert sound. So the YAS 23 really does let you cover a fair amount of ‘ground’ allowing you to have a go at and become familiar with a fantastic range of music genera’s.

Purchasing Peace of Mind

To purchase this highly recommended saxophone, simply go to WWBW.com, they are your one-stop-shop for all your sax needs. Peace of mind is assured as their Checkout is 128-bit SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encrypted by VeriSign:

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Why WWBW.com

Now you know it is safe to buy from WWBW.com, why would you want to buy from such a company? Five reasons:

1. Easy payment, heaps of payment options:

• Major credit cards: Amex, MasterCard, Visa, Discover
• PayPal
• Google checkout

2. 45 day returns policy

3. Going strong since 1978, proudly serving musicians for over 30 years.

4. Certified by BIZRATE: they have over 75,000 customer ratings, with an overall rating of Outstanding, the highest achievable

5. Charitable giving: “Woodwind & Brasswind believes that musical development inspires creativity and personal expression, enhances self-esteem, and teaches craftsmanship and cooperation. Developing these positive qualities among individuals, we seek to contribute to strengthening our communities through the Woodwind & Brasswind Charitable Giving Committee.”

Get your Yamaha YAS 23 Alto Saxophone from WWBW.com today.