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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: C
Material: Gold
Style: Modern
Item Weight: 13.23 pounds
Product Dimensions: 29.92 x 9.84 x 14.96 inches
Item model number: YAS-280
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: September 20, 2012
Body Material: Brass
Color Name: Gold
Material Type: Gold
Instrument Key: C
Size: Einheitsgröße
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Top Amazon Reviews
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 Eubelys Salas
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
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2025 by HonestReviews
The media could not be loaded. I had no major issues with this sax. All of the pads seal well, and the keys are ergonomic with easy action. It was really easy to get started as a beginner. This is a good middle ground between cheap/poorly made saxophones, and high-end expensive (and fragile) professional models. This is quite an advanced beginner model, and there is no reason why you can't use it for many, many years. The high F# key is included (it's not on many saxophones), which has some good beginner + advanced functionality. You get quality components, and a good beginner mouthpiece. It's built like a tank (the brass is very thick and the valve guards are heavy duty), and all of the adjustment screws are easy to access without having to take off parts. The neck fastener and solder joints are specifically designed for high durability. Replacement parts won't be that hard to find, and repair shops will be familiar with this instrument. In addition to the sax, you get a backpack style luggage carrying case, a 4C mouthpiece + ligature, 1 x Rico reed 2.5 strength, a cleaning cloth, cork grease, and a basic neck strap. So almost everything you need to get started is here. You should pick up a cleaning swab (or make one) to remove moisture from the body and pads. Also get a bunch of reeds, or a good quality synthetic reed (1.5-2.5 strength should be a good start on the included mouthpiece). The neckstrap, while functional, is very basic and somewhat cumbersome. I suggest getting a padded paracord style neck strap, it helped me a lot when practicing for long periods. Make sure that you carefully remove the large cork shipping wedges, which close the valves that are normally open, when you first get the sax. These are placed to make sure that no damage occurs during shipping. Be very careful not to remove any of the keywork corks or felts, which are glued in and required for proper function. I noticed that some people commented that their instrument was "out of tune". Make sure again that you removed all of the shipping cork wedges, and that all of the valves operate and do not stick!. You may have a pad or 2 that sticks a little at first, but after playing for a few hours and operating that valve, it will move freely from then on. Also, keep in mind that the alto is a transposing instrument in Eb. This means that a C on a concert instrument, such as a piano, is an Eb on this instrument. If you are using a chromatic tuner, the notes you play will be different from those displayed on the tuner.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2018 by Friagram Friagram
The sound quality is excellent. Its value is worth it. I purchased it for my daughter she is a beginner and she loves it! The design is great and it’s easy to assemble. Great quality and love the case that it came with. The case is great and protects the saxophone from getting damaged.
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2025 by Alma