Yanagisawa AWO33 Alto Saxophone - Sterling Silver Bell And Neck
The Yanagisawa AWO33 updates the old A9933 model. New brass alloy, key work design and redesigned bore and tone holes. A sterling silver neck and body for an enhanced sound. A bronze bow, bell and brass keys, all with a lacquered finish.
With a heritage of instrument-making in Japan that traces back to 1893, Yanagisawa is recognized today as a maker of the most carefully handcrafted family of artist-level saxophones in the world. In models ranging from sopranino to baritone, these superb instruments have won the praise of many celebrated musicians.The Yanagisawa AWO33 Elite Alto Saxophone updates the old A9933 model with the new brass alloy, keywork design and redesigned bore and toneholes. It features a sterling silver neck and body for an enhanced sound from the very start of the sax, with a bronze bow, bell and brass keys, all with a lacquered finish.
Like all Yanagisawa Elite saxes, the AWO33 has rib mounted keys that add more weight for a larger sound, an underslung octave mechanism and double key arms on the bell that allows the advanced player an instant response, and ergonomic keywork with indented shells for a comfortable feel across the instrument. Metal reflectors are used on the pads to add further clarity and playing response to the instrument while the Tri-point Brace holds the bell and body of the saxophone firmly in place, ensuring a secure construction even when played to the extremes.
- Solid Silver Body, Neck and Bell
- Adjustable Front F key
- Teflon inner octave system
- C#-Bb connected table key
- Round surface octave key
- White shell lined indented keys
- Pointed pivot screw
- Airtight waterproof pads
- Tri-point balanced bell brace
he AWO33 Elite Alto Sax includes a Yanagisawa Ebonite Mouthpiece and Deluxe Yanagisawa case with backpack straps.
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TECH-ASSURE™
Certified Musical Instrument Technician Setup.
Ozwinds TECH-ASSURE™ is a unique service that prepares your new musical instrument for sale.
Our certified technicians put the instrument through a comprehensive testing and adjustment process to ensure that it is ready to play with optimal performance from the moment you receive it.
Every new instrument setup with our TECH-ASSURE™ process which goes through a rigorous checklist so you can be assured that you are getting the best out of your new instrument.
We know the absolute importance of our TECH-ASSURE™ professional instrument setup to get your instrument playing at its peak, so don’t settle for anything less.
Our 13-Point Professional Set-up includes.
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All transit packing and corks from the manufacturer are removed.
- Thorough visual check for any plating or lacquer defects
- All pads checked for quality.
- Test all pad seatings & key adjustments using a leak-light.
- All key corks and felts checked, adjusted to set vent heights.
- Regulate and adjust keywork as required.
- All spring tensions checked and adjusted to create a balanced feel across the instrument.
- Check neck tenon for correct fit.
- Neck cork checked for cork quality and greased.
- Check octave mechanism adjustment.
- Play test from top to bottom.
- Case inspected for quality, instrument fit and accessories.
- Instrument cleaned and carefully repacked