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.
Please refer to table below for specs
Features
New neck receiver with 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
All Yamaha saxophones feature an adjustable thumb-rest to allow for precise and comfortable hand and fingering position.
Specs
| Â | YAS-280 | YAS-280S |
| Key | Eb | Eb |
| Bell Type | Two-piece | Two-piece |
| Bell Decor | - | - |
| Key Buttons | Polyester | Polyester |
| Auxiliary Keys | High F#, Front F | High F#, Front F |
| Thumb Hook | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Finish | Gold lacquer | Silver-plated |
| Neck | 280 style | 280 style |
| Mouthpiece | 4C | 4C |
| Case | Included | Included |