Yanagisawa A880 Professional Alto Fresh Overhaul My Favorite!

$ 3,650

This beautiful Yanagisawa A880 alto just got a full overhaul (all new everything+ cleaning, oil, setup, neck fit – the works). Yanagisawa A880 altos were Yanagisawa’s top of the line in the 1980’s and they are beloved for their unique combination of a warm, complex tone with excellent intonation and comfortable ergonomics. Compared with more recent Yanagisawa saxophones (which are also excellent), the 880 has a special warmth and a complex tone that is medium between bright and dark that especially stands out to me. It plays effortlessly with an easy low Bb that pops right out, and easy altissimo as well. The pad work is great, and the keys feel dry and snappy under your fingers, and the horn vibrates with life when you play.

If you want a really great pro alto that is totally ready to go and in excellent condition with all new pads, but that isn’t too expensive, the Yanagisawa A880 might be just the thing. I don’t think you’d go wrong with it. Against a Yamaha 82z or a 62 or Yanagisawa AWO1 (all excellent saxophones!) the 880 has just a little extra warmth and a pleasant, lyrical tone that makes it stand out from the crowd.

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Weight 16 lbs
Dimensions 25 × 15 × 11 in

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