{"product_id":"yanagisawa-awo1-professional-alto-saxophone-in-gold-lacquer-sn-00421015","title":"Yanagisawa AWO1 Professional Alto Saxophone in Gold Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYanagisawa AWO1 Alto Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yanagisawa AWO1 is a professional Eb alto saxophone designed for players who value a centered response, precise keywork, and a direct connection to the instrument. Yanagisawa has established a strong reputation among professional saxophonists for consistent Japanese manufacturing and thoughtful ergonomics, and the AWO1 serves as the yellow-brass, post-to-body entry point to the company's professional WO alto line. It is a versatile choice for classical, jazz, commercial, and ensemble work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYanagisawa AWO1 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: Yellow brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Gold lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Post-to-body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Register Key: High F#\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted Yanagisawa case with backpack straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Yanagisawa mouthpiece, ligature, mouthpiece cap, cork grease, polishing cloth, and neck strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 00421015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis open box saxophone is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The gold lacquer presents in excellent cosmetic condition with little visible handling wear, and the body, neck, keywork, guards, and neck cork are in excellent visible condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the AWO1 Alto Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AWO1 is suited to professional players, advanced students, educators, and woodwind doublers seeking a responsive alto with a balanced yellow-brass tonal palette and refined ergonomics. Its focused core and flexible character make it appropriate for concert, chamber, jazz, commercial, pit, and recording work, while its position within Yanagisawa's professional WO family makes it a practical choice for musicians who prefer the immediate feel of post-to-body construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yanagisawa AWO1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat distinguishes the AWO1 within the Yanagisawa WO alto line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AWO1 uses post-to-body construction, an overslung octave mechanism, and single-arm low B and C key cups. The AWO10 uses ribbed construction, an underslung octave mechanism, and double-arm low B and C key cups. These designs offer different response and resistance concepts rather than a simple quality ranking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tonal concept does the yellow-brass construction support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow brass is the traditional saxophone material and is associated with a balanced tonal core, clear articulation, and broad stylistic flexibility. Mouthpiece, reed, embouchure, and air concept remain important influences on the final sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I evaluate if this saxophone fits my needs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-professional-saxophone-comparison-guide\"\u003eGuide to Choosing a Professional Saxophone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/yanagisawalogo\/yanagisawalogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/yanagisawalogo\/yanagisawalogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Yanagisawa Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Yanagisawa dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conn Selmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67580344664429,"sku":"AWO1-CR00421015","price":3799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Yanagisawa-AWO1-Professional-Alto-Saxophone-in-Gold-Lacquer.jpg?v=1790677694","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yanagisawa-awo1-professional-alto-saxophone-in-gold-lacquer-sn-00421015","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}