Yanagisawa 992 Series

by Yanagisawa

Ranging from

$4,029-$8,499

This series of saxophones has a lacquered bronze bell, bow, body and neck. The keywork of the alto and tenor includes a high F# key, improved table keys, double braced low B and C, F auxiliary and low C# mechanism, and contoured independent palm keys. The soprano model is available with a straight body with a high G key and two interchangeable necks; one straight, one curved. The soprano is also available with a curved body with a high F# key. The straight soprano, alto and tenor are also available with the body plated in pink gold. The baritone model’s keywork includes a low A, high F# key, improved F, low C and spatula keys. Baritone is also available with a floor peg assembly. The straight soprano, alto and tenor have hand engraved bells.

 

 

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Features

  • This series of saxophones has a lacquered bronze bell, bow, body and neck.

  • The keywork of the alto and tenor includes a high F# key, improved table keys, double braced low B and C, F auxiliary and low C# mechanism, and contoured independent palm keys.

  • The soprano model is available with a straight body with a high G key and two interchangeable necks; one straight, one curved.

  • The soprano is also available with a curved body with a high F# key.

  • The straight soprano, alto and tenor are also available with the body plated in pink gold.

  • The baritone model’s keywork includes a low A, high F# key, improved F, low C and spatula keys.

  • Baritone is also available with a floor peg assembly.

  • The straight soprano, alto and tenor have hand engraved bells.

Options

Material

Bronze bell, bow, body and neck

Brass keywork

Finish

Lacquer

Pink gold plating (Option for straight Soprano, Alto, or Tenor)

Type

Soprano (Curved and straight)

Alto

Tenor

Baritone

Keywork

High F# key

High G key (Straight Soprano)

Double bracing on low B and C (Alto and Tenor)

C#/Bb and C#/B double connected table keyC#/Bb keys are connected with a seesaw system between the C# and B, and a smooth connected motion has been achieved with a unique system. (Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone)

Adjustable front F keyThe side F key is operated from the front, expanding the ability to produce the flageolet sound. The opening of the F key is able to be adjusted individually, so that the optimum point can be easily found.

Teflon inner octave systemBoth the ends of the octave key axis are in a ball shape and teflon is inserted in both receptacles of the ends to eliminate any looseness and ensure smooth operation.

Sway free F auxiliary key mechanismThis system prevents the resonance of the right hand balance key when playing low notes. It makes possible the playing of stabilized low notes. (Alto, Tenor and Baritone)

Full ribs

Engraving

Hand engraved bell (Straight Soprano, Alto and Tenor)

No engraving (Curved Soprano and Baritone)

Extras

Steel springs

Treated leather pads with metal resonators

Deluxe wood shell case

Ebonite mouthpiece with silver plated ligature and mouthpiece cap