Pre-Owned Yamaha YAS-280 Alto Saxophone
- Workshop Approved
Manufacturer's Description
The 280 saxophones provide beginners with a reliable instrument to start playing on. They offer a characteristically bright saxophone sound with excellent intonation and some surprisingly high quality features for an entry-level instrument.
Our Description
New neck receiver with a durable screw

A redesigned neck receiver promotes a quick response and ease of play while also increasing the durability of the mechanism.
Improved Low B-C# connection
An improved mechanism from low B-C# ensures the consistent closing of the low C# key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument.
Adjustable thumb-rest
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All Yamaha saxophones feature an adjustable thumb-rest to allow for precise and comfortable hand and fingering position.
General Condition
This saxophone has been through our workshop prior to sale and is in excellent condition throughout!
Condition Report
Condition can be highly subjective. This information is to be taken as a guide only. E&OE.
- Lacquer (%): 90
- Mechanism (1 to 10): 9
- Padding (1 to 10): 9
Specifications
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- Yamaha YAS-280 Alto Saxophone
- Gold lacquered or silver-plated brass body
- Front F mechanism
- High F# key
- New more durable neck receiver
- Adjustable thumbrest
- Adjustable keyguards
- Detachable bell
What's Included
- Yamaha 4C mouthpiece
- Ligature
- Mouthpiece cap
- Neck strap
- Backpack-style lightweight case
Item Details
Our Stock Code: C207843Serial number: N78***
Manufacturer: Yamaha
Model number: YAS-280
Category: Alto Saxophones
Country of Origin: Indonesia
HS Code: 9205904040
Buy second hand with confidence
Unless stated otherwise, all of our pre-owned, ex-demo and ex-display instruments are cleaned and checked, set up or serviced in our workshop prior to sale.



