{"product_id":"yamaha-yas-280-student-eb-alto-saxophone-in-lacquer","title":"Yamaha YAS-280 Student Eb Alto Saxophone in Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YAS-280 Alto Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YAS-280 is a standard Eb alto saxophone designed to give students and advancing players a dependable, modern Yamaha playing feel with updated keywork and a practical, protective package that includes the ASC-400E case and a Yamaha 4C mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YAS-280 Alto Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument type: Alto Saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Eb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody material: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Gold lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeys: Lacquered brass keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey touches: White polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck receiver: Intermediate-style neck receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork update: Redesigned low B-C# connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of manufacture: Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Yamaha ASC-400E case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Yamaha 4C mouthpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This instrument has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to verify sealing, regulation, and key action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YAS-280 Alto Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YAS-280 is a student-level Eb alto saxophone built to support developing players with stable intonation, comfortable ergonomics, and consistent response. It is widely chosen as a first saxophone for band students and private-study beginners because the keywork layout is straightforward, the action is smooth, and the instrument responds easily across the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more advanced players, the YAS-280 also works well as a reliable budget option for marching band, school use, travel, or as a second horn. The intermediate-style neck receiver and the redesigned low B-C# connection are practical, playability-focused updates that help keep the low register secure and the mechanism feeling predictable for students as technique develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YAS-280\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Yamaha YAS-280 a good saxophone for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The YAS-280 is specifically designed as a student alto saxophone, with ergonomics and response aimed at helping new players produce sound consistently and learn correct hand position and technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat comes with the Yamaha YAS-280?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YAS-280 includes a Yamaha ASC-400E case and a Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, which is a standard starter mouthpiece used widely in school programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Yamaha YAS-280 suitable for intermediate or advancing players?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be. While it is a student model, many advancing players use it as a dependable secondary instrument or budget horn when they want Yamaha consistency without moving to a higher-tier professional model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"text-align: center; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/YamahalogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53979553628525,"sku":"YAS280","price":3266.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7138333.jpg?v=1789567276","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-yas-280-student-eb-alto-saxophone-in-lacquer","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}