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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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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
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
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!!! Very satisfied with the seller (ECOMADE ARENA) - the attention to the details is superb - with perfect packaging that ensured ZERO damaged in transit & delivery. Though it was delivered per the promised date, because of long wait time my patience was running out, but at the end of the day it was worth the wait. (FYI - I have bought thousands of items here on Amazon for many years now, but writing a product/service review has not been my cup of tea, but this time I took time to do so, because the instrument & delivery exceeded my expectations. it really wowed me. Thankyou ECOMADE ARENA)
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Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2026 by Rajanikanth.P.V