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YAMAHA YAS-280 Saxophones Student Alto saxophones, C key, gold
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Color | Gold |
Brand | YAMAHA |
Instrument Key | C |
Material | Gold |
Style | Modern |
About this item
- Complete with Case
- Made by Yamaha - World Leaders in Guitars and Keyboards
- Yamaha Alto Sax, YAS-280
- Gold lacquer finish. High F# and Front F auxiliary keys
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For beginners | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Craftsmanship | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.5 | — | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Value for money | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | — | 4.2 |
Sold By | D-Solution | Accent Music, Inc. | Meperg US | GearNuts | Ktaxon | Glory Music |
instrument key | C | E Flat | E Flat | E Flat | E | E Flat |
material | Gold | Brass | Brass | — | Brass | Brass |
style | Modern | Classic | Professional | — | Classic | Adjustable,Leather |
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Product information
Item Weight | 13.23 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 29.92 x 9.84 x 14.96 inches |
ASIN | B007G3T79E |
Item model number | YAS-280 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #22,194 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #40 in Saxophones (Musical Instruments) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 20, 2012 |
Color Name | Gold |
Material Type | Gold |
Instrument Key | C |
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The YAS/YTS-280 saxophones offer a perfect start because they are designed with the young beginner in mind. Relatively light-weight and ergonomically shaped, they are 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.
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Customers like the appearance, sound, quality and entertainment value of the saxophone. They mention that it's a beautiful instrument, makes beautiful music and that the intonation is easy to play. They also appreciate the entertainment value, saying that it plays quite nicely through all registers.
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Customers like the sound of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it sounds very good, has a well-balanced tone, and has beautiful notes. Some mention that the intonation is easy to play and that it has perfect intonations.
"...YAS 280, and I have to tell you the moment I picked it up it flowed with sound. the keys are quick and precise leaving no question as to the note...." Read more
"...7. Overall, the YAS-280 is a lovely product. The sound is clear and it play well.Best of Luck!" Read more
"For now sounds great . Quality instrumentI will keep updating while using it.Yamaha always the best." Read more
"...We face time and the sax plays really good." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the saxophone. They mention that it is well-made, the brass is very thick, and the valve guards are heavy duty. The neck fastener and the solder joints are designed for high durability, making the horn a wonderful addition for a musician.
"...I'm lucky it wasn't stolen! Anyway, the box was right side up, unblemished and free of dents. A good sign!..." Read more
"...I am very pleased with the saxophone in terms of quality, sound, and appearance. I don't think one can buy a better beginner alto sax...." Read more
"...It's built like a tank (the brass is very thick and the valve guards are heavy duty)..." Read more
"...FedEx delivery was unscathed and quick. The quality and craftsmanship of the sax are top notch...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the appearance of the brass and woodwind instruments. They say it is a beautiful instrument that makes beautiful music.
"...I am very pleased with the saxophone in terms of quality, sound, and appearance. I don't think one can buy a better beginner alto sax...." Read more
"...7. Overall, the YAS-280 is a lovely product. The sound is clear and it play well.Best of Luck!" Read more
"Beautiful and makes beautiful music." Read more
"Item shipped faster than anticipated with very good packaging. Beautiful instrument that is clearly worth the cost...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it is a great product and comes in great condition.
"...This is a good middle ground between cheap/poorly made saxophones, and high-end expensive (and fragile) professional models...." Read more
"Best student sax for the price!" Read more
"...Beautiful instrument that is clearly worth the cost. Had an inexpensive alto previously and can definitely see and hear the difference." Read more
"...So glad I spent the money for a better Sax for him. Definitely worth the money. In this case, you definitely get what you pay for." Read more
Customers find the entertainment value of the brass and woodwind instruments to be high. They mention that the keys are freed and the horn plays quite nicely through all registers.
"...Once all the keys were freed the horn plays quite nicely through all registers with smooth easy non-clacky action and easy sounding of all notes top..." Read more
"...Overall, the YAS-280 is a lovely product. The sound is clear and it play well.Best of Luck!" Read more
"...We only made it 1 month!.Let me start by saying the 280 plays beautifully...." Read more
"...She said it was well made and played great. She was glad that the case had straps so the you could carry it like a back pack...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the versatility of the brass and woodwind instruments. They say it is perfect for beginners and easy to get started.
"...This is quite an advanced beginner model, and there is no reason why you can't use it for many, many years...." Read more
"This saxophone is excellent for beginner and intermediate players. If you check youtube videos from professional players it gets high grades...." Read more
"Perfect for beginner...." Read more
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Unboxing required removal of many small pieces of cork from the key mechanisms. Some of them were hard to spot and hard to remove. I used wooden chopsticks to avoid scratching the finish which was quite shiny and unblemished. But I did miss a few corks at first which prevented some keys from working. So it's easy to understand why some reviewers might have thought their horn was defective.
Once all the keys were freed the horn plays quite nicely through all registers with smooth easy non-clacky action and easy sounding of all notes top to bottom. I did notice while using an online tuner that it was difficult to push the mouthpiece in far enough to get it perfectly in tune. The online tuner said it was 6 cents flat. I'm not too concerned because with a brand new mouthpiece and cork the fit is quite tight and should loosen up a bit with continued use. Or it might just be my embouchure needs tightening.
Compared to my 1970's vintage YAS-23 the horn seems a little lighter and the metal seems a bit thinner. The sound seems a little thinner too. But this horn has a high F# key which the YAS-23 lacks. And the action is less clacky.
Overall I am quite pleased/relieved that this horn is perfectly acceptable for my needs. It should satisfy any amateur for many years.
(By the way, mine DID include a neckstrap. Also included cork grease, polishing cloth, neck cap, mouthpiece, and a 2.5 strength Rico reed. I think most beginners would do better with a 2.0 or even a 1.5 but that's nitpicking. Most glaring omission is the lack of a spit swab on a weighted string. Every player needs one of those!)
This is a good middle ground between cheap/poorly made saxophones, and high-end expensive (and fragile) professional models. This is quite an advanced beginner model, and there is no reason why you can't use it for many, many years. The high F# key is included (it's not on many saxophones), which has some good beginner + advanced functionality.
You get quality components, and a good beginner mouthpiece. It's built like a tank (the brass is very thick and the valve guards are heavy duty), and all of the adjustment screws are easy to access without having to take off parts. The neck fastener and solder joints are specifically designed for high durability. Replacement parts won't be that hard to find, and repair shops will be familiar with this instrument.
In addition to the sax, you get a backpack style luggage carrying case, a 4C mouthpiece + ligature, 1 x Rico reed 2.5 strength, a cleaning cloth, cork grease, and a basic neck strap.
So almost everything you need to get started is here. You should pick up a cleaning swab (or make one) to remove moisture from the body and pads. Also get a bunch of reeds, or a good quality synthetic reed (1.5-2.5 strength should be a good start on the included mouthpiece). The neckstrap, while functional, is very basic and somewhat cumbersome. I suggest getting a padded paracord style neck strap, it helped me a lot when practicing for long periods.
Make sure that you carefully remove the large cork shipping wedges, which close the valves that are normally open, when you first get the sax. These are placed to make sure that no damage occurs during shipping. Be very careful not to remove any of the keywork corks or felts, which are glued in and required for proper function.
I noticed that some people commented that their instrument was "out of tune". Make sure again that you removed all of the shipping cork wedges, and that all of the valves operate and do not stick!. You may have a pad or 2 that sticks a little at first, but after playing for a few hours and operating that valve, it will move freely from then on. Also, keep in mind that the alto is a transposing instrument in Eb. This means that a C on a concert instrument, such as a piano, is an Eb on this instrument. If you are using a chromatic tuner, the notes you play will be different from those displayed on the tuner.
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2018
This is a good middle ground between cheap/poorly made saxophones, and high-end expensive (and fragile) professional models. This is quite an advanced beginner model, and there is no reason why you can't use it for many, many years. The high F# key is included (it's not on many saxophones), which has some good beginner + advanced functionality.
You get quality components, and a good beginner mouthpiece. It's built like a tank (the brass is very thick and the valve guards are heavy duty), and all of the adjustment screws are easy to access without having to take off parts. The neck fastener and solder joints are specifically designed for high durability. Replacement parts won't be that hard to find, and repair shops will be familiar with this instrument.
In addition to the sax, you get a backpack style luggage carrying case, a 4C mouthpiece + ligature, 1 x Rico reed 2.5 strength, a cleaning cloth, cork grease, and a basic neck strap.
So almost everything you need to get started is here. You should pick up a cleaning swab (or make one) to remove moisture from the body and pads. Also get a bunch of reeds, or a good quality synthetic reed (1.5-2.5 strength should be a good start on the included mouthpiece). The neckstrap, while functional, is very basic and somewhat cumbersome. I suggest getting a padded paracord style neck strap, it helped me a lot when practicing for long periods.
Make sure that you carefully remove the large cork shipping wedges, which close the valves that are normally open, when you first get the sax. These are placed to make sure that no damage occurs during shipping. Be very careful not to remove any of the keywork corks or felts, which are glued in and required for proper function.
I noticed that some people commented that their instrument was "out of tune". Make sure again that you removed all of the shipping cork wedges, and that all of the valves operate and do not stick!. You may have a pad or 2 that sticks a little at first, but after playing for a few hours and operating that valve, it will move freely from then on. Also, keep in mind that the alto is a transposing instrument in Eb. This means that a C on a concert instrument, such as a piano, is an Eb on this instrument. If you are using a chromatic tuner, the notes you play will be different from those displayed on the tuner.
1. This product is authentic
2. You cannot register it on the US Yamaha website. The reason is that they don't have the YAS-280 added into their system. It is an Asian market product.
3. You are able to verify the product by contacting Yamaha Japan or Korea. They will tell you when/ where it was built.
4. Serial numbers on Yamahas are not given to a specific instrument line. I know. My serial number for the YAS-280 is a duplicate for a flute in the Midwest and began to panic.
5. Korea and the US are on different timeframes. They answer while we are sleeping. This company did the same thing I did and contacted Yamaha Korea. They got the same verification I did.
6. The seller is required by Amazon to show bills of purchase and authentication for the Yamaha line.
7. Overall, the YAS-280 is a lovely product. The sound is clear and it play well.
Best of Luck!
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すでにJ-Saxでリード楽器の吹き方はわかっていたし、基本的に運指も同じなので、すぐにYAS-280を吹いて音を出すことができました。ちなみに僕の場合、自宅で趣味としてサックスを演奏しているので、近所の迷惑にならぬよう、e-Saxという防音シールドを被せて練習するようにしています。
初心者なので他のサックス機種との比較についてはわかりませんが、少なくともこのYAS-280は比較的重量も軽いようですし、初心者でも扱いやすく、吹いていて愛着が湧いてくる楽器だと思います。タンポもトーンホールも作りがしっかりしており、サムフックは演奏者の手に合わせて若干高さを調整できるようになっています。
現在、YAS-280を吹いて自分の好きな曲を練習しながら、リードの種類を変えてみたり、異なるマウスピースを試してみたりして、自分の理想の音を模索しているところです。
同じ目に合わないようにコチラをおススメします。