
Yamaha YAS280 Alto Saxophone
This instrument is currently available on our Hire / Buy program for $105 p/month (min. 3 months).
See our Hire / Buy pricelistĀ here. T&Cs apply.
The Yamaha YAS280 alto saxophone offers students a perfect start because they are designed with the beginner in mind. Relatively light-weight and ergonomically shaped, they are easy to hold and to play. The Yamaha YAS280Ā also features a High F# key, essential for progressing players making this an ideal saxophone for advancing beginners and offering greater longevity than basic beginner instruments.Ā Ā
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.Ā
Key Features:
- Sturdy neck receiver with a durable screw: A redesigned neck receiver promotes a quick response and ease of play while also increasing the durability of the mechanism.
- Improved Low B-C# connection: An improved mechanism from low B-C# ensures the consistent closing of the low C#key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument.
- Adjustable thumb-rest: All Yamaha saxophones feature an adjustable thumb-rest to allow for precise and comfortable hand and fingering position.
Specifications:
- Body Finish: Gold lacquer
- Auxiliary Keys: High F#, Front F
- Key buttons material: Polyester
- Thumb hook: Adjustable
- Key: Eb
- Included Accessories: Mouthpiece (Yamaha AS-4C), case
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Description
This instrument is currently available on our Hire / Buy program for $105 p/month (min. 3 months).
See our Hire / Buy pricelistĀ here. T&Cs apply.
The Yamaha YAS280 alto saxophone offers students a perfect start because they are designed with the beginner in mind. Relatively light-weight and ergonomically shaped, they are easy to hold and to play. The Yamaha YAS280Ā also features a High F# key, essential for progressing players making this an ideal saxophone for advancing beginners and offering greater longevity than basic beginner instruments.Ā Ā
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.Ā
Key Features:
- Sturdy neck receiver with a durable screw: A redesigned neck receiver promotes a quick response and ease of play while also increasing the durability of the mechanism.
- Improved Low B-C# connection: An improved mechanism from low B-C# ensures the consistent closing of the low C#key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument.
- Adjustable thumb-rest: All Yamaha saxophones feature an adjustable thumb-rest to allow for precise and comfortable hand and fingering position.
Specifications:
- Body Finish: Gold lacquer
- Auxiliary Keys: High F#, Front F
- Key buttons material: Polyester
- Thumb hook: Adjustable
- Key: Eb
- Included Accessories: Mouthpiece (Yamaha AS-4C), case



















