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- Complete with Case
- Made by Yamaha - World Leaders in Guitars and Keyboards
- Yamaha Alto Sax, YAS-280
- Gold lacquer finish. High F# and Front F auxiliary keys
Description
The YAS/YTS-280 saxophones offer a perfect start because they are designed with the young beginner in mind. Relatively light-weight and ergonomically shaped, they are 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.
Color: Gold
Brand: Yamaha
Instrument Key: E Flat
Material: Brass
Style: Modern
Brand Name: Yamaha
Included Components: Case
Global Trade Identification Number: 13
UPC: 139325319570
Manufacturer: Yamaha
Manufacturer Part Number: YAS-280-02
Model Name: Yamaha Alto Sax, YAS-280
Model Number: YAS-280
Color: Gold
Style: Modern
Finish Type: Lacquered
Instrument Key: E Flat
Material Type: Brass
Item Weight: 13.2 Pounds
Item Dimensions: 29.92 x 9.84 x 14.96 inches
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I bought a Sax previously on Amazon (Jean Paul) it was very substandard and while it arrived and was returned I lost time and peace of mind. A few months later, when I decided to purchase a Yamaha YAS 280 I was wary because of that previous experience. However, the sax took a very short time to be delivered, although I live outside the US. It was well packaged. The Sax itself sounds wonderful, the keys are great, perfect pressure, perfect seal, the gleam of the lacquer is beautiful, truly beautiful, flawless. I do not have perfect pitch so I tested the sound with my tone device. I tested the seals with a strip of light in a dark room, I played Bach, I played 40s Jazz, and it sounds lovely. I was concerned because for me the cost is high; it is considerable. I fearful of disappointment; but it is worth it. I am worth it. I have a favourite strap and I used that instead of the one it brought. I am so very happy with my purchase. Thank you Yamaha, Thank you Amazon, Thank you Ecomade Arena. I plan to marry my sax and have many many baby saxes. I feel the manufacturers had me in mind while they made it. Yamaha Rocks, YAS 280 Rules, My sax is Da Boss! Lovely
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2026 by Ernesto
I bought the cheapest one available on Amazon at $850 list but after taxes, shipping, and excise fees it was closer to $1100. Still the cheapest option for this sax on Amazon at the time and probably not available anymore at that price. I think it came all the way from a vendor in England! When I first ordered it was out of stock and I to wait a few weeks for it to be restocked, so I guess this is recently manufactured and not old stock that was sitting around. The box arrived in Yamaha packaging (not Amazon boxing!) That was a little disconcerting because they left it at my front door with pretty pictures of a sax on the box! I'm lucky it wasn't stolen! Anyway, the box was right side up, unblemished and free of dents. A good sign! Unboxing required removal of many small pieces of cork from the key mechanisms. Some of them were hard to spot and hard to remove. I used wooden chopsticks to avoid scratching the finish which was quite shiny and unblemished. But I did miss a few corks at first which prevented some keys from working. So it's easy to understand why some reviewers might have thought their horn was defective. Once all the keys were freed the horn plays quite nicely through all registers with smooth easy non-clacky action and easy sounding of all notes top to bottom. I did notice while using an online tuner that it was difficult to push the mouthpiece in far enough to get it perfectly in tune. The online tuner said it was 6 cents flat. I'm not too concerned because with a brand new mouthpiece and cork the fit is quite tight and should loosen up a bit with continued use. Or it might just be my embouchure needs tightening. Compared to my 1970's vintage YAS-23 the horn seems a little lighter and the metal seems a bit thinner. The sound seems a little thinner too. But this horn has a high F# key which the YAS-23 lacks. And the action is less clacky. Overall I am quite pleased/relieved that this horn is perfectly acceptable for my needs. It should satisfy any amateur for many years. (By the way, mine DID include a neckstrap. Also included cork grease, polishing cloth, neck cap, mouthpiece, and a 2.5 strength Rico reed. I think most beginners would do better with a 2.0 or even a 1.5 but that's nitpicking. Most glaring omission is the lack of a spit swab on a weighted string. Every player needs one of those!) UPDATE ALMOST FIVE YEARS LATER: I still love this sax. I've had it servced twice in the past five years. The service shop says I should actually get it serviced at least once a year if not more. Kind of like going to the dentist for a cleaning. It's had no major problems. The neck cork did start to chip away and that was easily replaced. I had a couple of pads replaced but most of them are original. The thing is that when you let it go without service it gradually develops slight leaks that you may not even notice until you get it back from service and it sounds so much tighter and better. My tech guy says the pros get their horns serviced every six months or even every four months! Aside from service issues, I think the only fault I might find with the horn is that the high register keys, when you get up into the E, F and F#, they are a little awkward. Like coming down from F# to F, E, Eb (using the side keys not the fron F), those are a little cramped and clunky. Or maybe I'm just a klutz. But hey, even Bird didn't play above high D that often. Everyone tells me my tone is great. Its just a nice clear sounding horn. I've compared it to the higher priced Yahamas and they do sound a little richer, I think they have more brass. But for my purposes i still love this horn. I do recommend upgrading the mouthpiece when you're ready. Maybe get an Otto Link instead of the included Yamaha 4C which is a pretty bland sounding mouthpiece.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2019 by jazmaan
Arrived in excellent condition. Grandson gift and he was overjoyed. Met his band instructor's approval for quality and for meeting my grandson's level of skill now and for improvement for years to come.
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2026 by ckim
My daughter’s playing improved with this saxophone. It seems to make it easier to lock in notes and is a great instrument in both high & low ranges. The instrument has a technically correct feel and is great for a concert band performance, and makes learning scales a bit easier. We have been through multiple brands including Jupiter Capital Edition & Liberty Selmer. My daughter liked the sound of the Jupiter better, but gets better grades on the Yamaha due to its ability to hit the correct notes with ease. Switching to Yamaha changed my daughter’s confidence & desire to continue in band when entering high school. The keys are closer together on this model, making it great for smaller hands. Update: the saxophone is still performing very well & has continued to help my daughter advance. Surprisingly, she has both a YAS-280 and a YAS-480, and finds the YAS-280 more reliable when taking tests on scales and playing solos. The 280 model is intended for beginners but can be played through highschool by beginners and intermediate students. A great instrument that costs less to maintain due to the way it was built with easy access to springs & components that require maintenance.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2025 by HonestReviews
Everything I expected from a Yamaha instrument. This is sold as a student saxophone, but there are no compromises in quality. Out of the box, it has great intonation and key action. Sound is very subjective, but I love it. I plan to be playing this for many years to come.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2026 by Douglas P. Robinson
Excellent instrument. Company did not include the cleaning item ( standard with Saxophone) with this Saxophone
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2026 by VK
The media could not be loaded. I bought this saxophone for my son who is just starting to learn, and it exceeded my expectations. It has a clear tone, good intonation, and a nice finish. It comes with everything needed to get started, and the case is sturdy and practical. Since it arrived, my son hasn’t stopped practicing. An excellent choice for anyone looking for quality at a reasonable price.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2025 by Edsa
Love! Definitely recommend...it's called a student sax but this is gonna be my only option, I can't afford to have multiple and I'm glad I chose this option. I've updated the mouthpiece and it's amazing! Will be enjoying this lovely instrument for many many years to come! It came all the way from Korea and such great shipping. The case is legit as well and very high quality, the only downside the shoulder straps are uncomfortable when worn on both shoulders for some reason, but the instrument is great, arrived without issues thankfully.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026 by annie