Yanagisawa AWO10 'Elite' Professional Alto Saxophone

Yanagisawa AWO10 'Elite' Professional Alto SaxophoneYanagisawa AWO10 Alto Saxophone Overview The Yanagisawa AWO10 is the brands top tier professional alto saxophone, built for players who need precise intonation, efficient ergonomics, and a consistent live performance tone. This example is in mint condition with a perfect body, like new pads and action, and includes the original case and original accessories. Yanagisawa AWO10 Alto Saxophone Specifications Key: Eb Alto Saxophone Finish: Lacquer Body

Yanagisawa AWO10 Alto Saxophone Overview

The Yanagisawa AWO10 is the brand’s top-tier professional alto saxophone, built for players who need precise intonation, efficient ergonomics, and a consistent live-performance tone. This example is in mint condition with a perfect body, like-new pads and action, and includes the original case and original accessories.

Yanagisawa AWO10 Alto Saxophone Specifications

• Key: Eb Alto Saxophone
• Finish: Lacquer
• Body construction: Post-to-rib body construction
• Octave key: Underslung octave key
• Keywork: High F# key
• Low keywork: Double-arm low B and C keys
• Ergonomic updates: Improved table key connections, improved front F key, improved ergonomic palm keys, metal thumb rests
• Additional construction feature: F vibration dampening bar
• Bell: Hand engraved bell
• Case: Original Yanagisawa hard case
• Accessories: Original mouthpiece, cap, and ligature (original accessories included)

Condition & Setup

Very lightly used condition with no cosmetic flaws. The body is in perfect shape, and the pads and action are like new. This saxophone has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to confirm proper regulation and performance.

Who the AWO10 Alto Saxophone Is For

The Yanagisawa AWO10 is a professional Eb alto saxophone designed for serious players who need top-level build consistency, dependable intonation, and modern ergonomic keywork for demanding rehearsal, studio, and live settings. It is a strong fit for advancing students preparing for conservatory-level work, working professionals, and doubling players who need a reliable primary alto.

Within Yanagisawa’s lineup, the AWO10 represents the highest tier they produce, distinguished by its refined keywork geometry and updated mechanism details such as the underslung octave key, improved front F and table connections, and added vibration control via the F vibration dampening bar.

Common Questions About The Yanagisawa AWO10

Is the Yanagisawa AWO10 suitable for professional use?

Yes. The AWO10 is Yanagisawa’s elite professional alto saxophone model, built with professional-grade mechanism design and construction features intended for consistent intonation, ergonomic efficiency, and long-term reliability.

What key and range features does this AWO10 include?

This is an Eb alto saxophone with a High F# key. It also includes a double-arm low B and C key design for added stability in the low keywork.

What is included with this saxophone?

It includes the original Yanagisawa case and original accessories, including the mouthpiece, cap, and ligature.

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