{"product_id":"yanagisawa-two2-professional-tenor-saxophone-in-lacquered-bronze-sn-00420802","title":"Yanagisawa TWO2 Professional Tenor Saxophone in Lacquered Bronze","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYanagisawa TWO2 Tenor Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yanagisawa TWO2 is a professional Bb tenor saxophone that combines the established WO-series design with bronze construction. It occupies a distinctive place in Yanagisawa's professional range, offering an alternative to the yellow brass TWO1 while retaining the precise response, focused tonal center, and comfortable keywork for which Yanagisawa saxophones are widely respected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYanagisawa TWO2 Tenor Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Tenor saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: TWO2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Original lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Key: High F#\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted black saxophone case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cap, ligature, cork grease, polishing cloth, and Yanagisawa neck strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 00420802\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 instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play tested. The body, neck, bell, bow, and visible keywork are in excellent cosmetic condition, with bright, continuous lacquer and intact engraving, pearls, rollers, guards, and decorative guard accents. The fitted case and listed accessories are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the TWO2 Tenor Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TWO2 is intended for professional players, advanced students, teachers, and serious ensemble musicians seeking a responsive tenor with a centered core and the nuanced tonal color associated with bronze construction. Its balance of articulation, projection, and tonal flexibility suits jazz, commercial work, concert performance, chamber settings, and studio playing. Players who prefer Yanagisawa ergonomics but want a tonal alternative to the yellow brass TWO1 should find the TWO2 particularly relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yanagisawa TWO2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the TWO2 differ from the TWO1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal distinction is material: the TWO2 uses bronze construction, while the TWO1 uses yellow brass. Both belong to Yanagisawa's professional WO series and use post-to-body construction, but the bronze TWO2 is chosen by players seeking a different tonal color and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the TWO2 compare with the TWO20?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TWO2 uses post-to-body construction with an overslung octave mechanism, while the TWO20 uses ribbed construction, an underslung octave mechanism, and additional refinements within Yanagisawa's professional lineup. The choice depends on the player's preferred response, resistance, and tonal concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat professional settings suit the TWO2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TWO2 is suited to jazz, commercial playing, concert ensembles, chamber music, studio work, and doubling situations that call for a focused, articulate tenor voice with tonal flexibility.\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":67630408565101,"sku":"TWO2-CR00420802","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Yanagisawa-TWO2-Professional-Tenor-Saxophone-in-Lacquered-Bronze.jpg?v=1791455247","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yanagisawa-two2-professional-tenor-saxophone-in-lacquered-bronze-sn-00420802","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}