{"product_id":"yanagisawa-two2-tenor-saxophone","title":"Yanagisawa TWO2 Tenor Saxophone","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eYanagisawa AWO2 Tenor Saxophone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Warmth of Bronze, the Precision of Yanagisawa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe TWO2 is where Yanagisawa's legendary craftsmanship meets the distinctive tonal character of bronze. The TWO2 offers an amazing combination of tonal depth and color with unparalleled response and ease of play. It is the upgraded successor to the beloved T902 series, and like everything that bears the Yanagisawa name, it is handmade in Japan to the highest standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFollowing the release of the WO Series altos in 2014, Yanagisawa continued the WO Series with new tenor saxophones in 2015 — the first major redesign of the Yanagisawa tenor saxophone in over 20 years. Building on the outstanding platform of the T9 series, the WO Series bore has been further refined for a richer tone with several enhancements to mechanical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe Bronze Difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe TWO2's defining characteristic is its all-bronze construction. The AWO2 features a bronze body, bow, bell, and neck. Bronze produces a warmer, darker, and more complex tone with greater depth and color, making it a favorite among players who want their sound to stand apart. The effect is often described as organic and vintage in character, while retaining the precision and consistency of a modern professional instrument.\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]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TWO2 tenor saxophone benefits from a newly designed, newly engineered, and specially sourced bronze material for improved sound. It has a strong tonal core thanks to a re-engineered bore and tone holes, with a redesign of the taper and position of the tone holes allowing for more precise intonation. The TWO2 is free-blowing with a resonant tone, delivering superb performance no matter the genre.\u003c\/span\u003e\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]\"\u003eThe TWO2 shares the full suite of WO Series keywork refinements, each designed to maximize speed, comfort, and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedesigned Front F \u0026amp; Side Keys:\u003c\/strong\u003e The front F key has been redesigned for a better feel, with additional feet under the right side key levers (B, C, and high E) for improved touch and response.\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 Connected Table Keys:\u003c\/strong\u003e A seesaw link between the C# and Bb table keys facilitates faster, smoother fingering technique.\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 dampens vibrations in the right-hand F# key, stabilizing notes in the lower register.\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\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 The TWO2 features single-post-to-body construction, reducing weight significantly for quicker response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalm Key Plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Previously only available on the 99-series saxophones, the WO Series addition of the palm key plate delivers high-range resonance, acoustic depth, more projection, and improved intonation stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Reflectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal reflectors are an improvement from the standard plastic reflectors, adding clarity to the tone and improving playing 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, and 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\u003eMetal Adjustable Bell Key Buffers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The buffers used on the bell keys are metal, offering increased longevity and accuracy over plastic, and are fully adjustable.\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 WO2 series saxophones feature a uniquely styled, hand-engraved pattern on the bell, lending the instrument a distinctive, artisanal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTri-Point Balanced Bell Brace: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bell and body of the saxophone are firmly connected by a tri-point balanced bell brace for added stability and resonance.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 TWO2 is a professional-level instrument that will allow players to count on a superior tone worthy of any stage and find ease playing in many styles thanks to the improved construction and ergonomic key design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New York City Woodwinds, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default 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