The Yamaha YAS-280 Alto Saxophone is the perfect instrument to start playing on. Extremely reliable, it has a characteristically bright sound and excellent intonation, as well as some surprisingly high quality features for an entry-level instrument.
A Yamaha AS-4C mouthpiece, basic care kit and sturdy zippered backpack style case with 2 handles are included.
Try out the entire beginner to intermediate range of Yamaha Saxophones at Music Junction, Melbourne. We are equipped to guide you perfectly in your Saxophone journey.
Designed with the young beginner in mind.
Relatively light-weight and ergonomically shaped, the YAS-280 is easy to hold and to play. The intonation is perfect, as you would expect from Yamaha, and it is easy to get a great sound. The Yamaha design offers beginners optimum support, thus greatly assisting both learning progress and creativity.
Based on the highly recommended YAS/YTS-275 saxophones the new YAS/YTS-280 are even further enhanced with a new, more stable neck receiver and a new low B-C# connection for better adjustment. Yamaha alto Saxophones are characterized by a highly expressive tone, comfortable playability and extremely accurate intonation.