{"product_id":"yanagisawa-bwo1-baritone-saxophone","title":"Yanagisawa BWO1 Baritone Saxophone","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eYanagisawa BWO1 Baritone Saxophone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe New Reference Point for Professional Baritone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe BWO1 is Yanagisawa's professional baritone saxophone — a handmade instrument that sets a new benchmark for power, sensitivity, and playability in its class. Based on the legendary B901, the BWO1 represents a ground-up redesign, featuring a new neck, improved ergonomics throughout the key-work, and reworked tone holes that take intonation stability to a new level. Like every Yanagisawa, it is crafted entirely by hand in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBaritone saxophones have long been known for consistency and a full, commanding voice. The BWO1 inherits that tradition while pushing it forward — delivering an instrument that is as versatile and free-blowing as it is powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eSound \u0026amp; Response\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe BWO1 is built for players who need to fill a room. Its lighter single-post-to-body construction allows the instrument to resonate more freely, enabling a massive sound with excellent response. Tone holes with revised dimensions and positioning give the horn exceptionally accurate intonation across the full range, from a deep, resonant low A all the way up to a commanding high F#.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor players who favor edge and projection — big band, jazz, and funk contexts especially — the BWO1's un-ribbed body construction delivers the brightness and bark that cutting through an ensemble demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eKey Mechanism \u0026amp; Ergonomics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYanagisawa has redesigned multiple elements of the baritone key-work for the BWO1, resulting in an instrument that feels remarkably nimble for its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedesigned Right Hand Pinky Keys:\u003c\/strong\u003e The angle of the right-hand pinky keys has been revised for smoother, more natural fingering in fast passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide Bb \u0026amp; C Key Feet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Additional feet have been added beneath the side Bb and C levers, along with mechanical optimizations for producing these notes with greater ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFluororesin Octave Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yanagisawa's fluororesin non-stick coating ensures a reliable octave-key action with no stickiness, even after years of heavy playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC# – Bb Rocking Key:\u003c\/strong\u003e The C# and Bb keys feature a rocking table\/seesaw mechanism that allows for optimal speed and fluidity between keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedesigned Low A Thumb Key:\u003c\/strong\u003e The low A thumb key has been newly designed for smoother, more comfortable fingering in the instrument's lowest register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSway-Free F-Auxiliary Key:\u003c\/strong\u003e This mechanism ensures a proper seal of the pads when playing in the low range of the saxophone, stabilizing tone production where baritone players need it most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Shell Key Touches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indented mother-of-pearl key touches provide a natural fit and feel under the hand, and are less slippery than plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Pipe Plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A new plate has been added to the front of the neck pipe, tightening the sound from the middle to high registers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepositioned Strap Ring: \u003c\/strong\u003e The strap ring has been repositioned for a more balanced, comfortable playing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewly Designed Right-Hand Key Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e : An exclusive addition to the baritone range, this guard protects the player during playing and prevents clothing from catching in the mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eConstruction Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Post-to-Body Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Posts are individually soldered directly to the body tube, resulting in a lighter instrument that resonates more freely for an open, responsive sound with a characteristic edge and projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Steel Springs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue steel springs are more efficient and hold tension more effectively than stainless steel, enhancing key action throughout the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTri-Point Balanced Bell Brace:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bell and body are firmly linked by a three-point balanced brace, ensuring structural resilience and focused resonance even when playing fortissimo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Resonators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal resonators are an improvement from the standard plastic, adding clarity to the tone and improving response across the whole dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof Air-Tight Pads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yanagisawa's waterproof pads are airtight, providing complete confidence in the instrument's tonal integrity, while the waterproof material offers a greatly extended pad life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Engraved Bell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each Yanagisawa saxophone is hand-engraved by highly skilled craftsmen, lending the BWO1 a distinctive, artisanal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe BWO1 is an ideal choice for players who need a reliable, free-blowing baritone for any genre. Its lighter construction and easy response make it especially well suited to jazz, big band, and contemporary ensemble playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRenowned across the world for exceptional quality and superb performance, the Yanagisawa BWO1 is simply one of the finest baritone saxophones available at any price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yanagisawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49287827063026,"sku":"BWO1","price":9539.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/1941\/4002\/files\/yanagisawa-bwo1-sax-image-1.jpg?v=1779987983","url":"https:\/\/www.nyc-woodwinds.com\/products\/yanagisawa-bwo1-baritone-saxophone","provider":"New York City Woodwinds, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}