However, as players discover their own voice, switching to another style of mouthpiece can open up a whole world of new tonal possibilities.
This not only gives added strength to the keywork, but has the added benefit of improved resonance and tonal stability.Įbonite Mouthpieces Ebonite mouthpieces are favoured for their warm tone and ability to fit into an ensemble seamlessly. Rib Mounted This is an enhanced design with the keys mounted to a rib plate which in turn is mounted to the body. The white shell also enhances the beauty of the instrument while also preventing the player's fingers from slipping during technical passages. White Shell Lining A player's fingers will rest comfortably in the indented white shell keys. Hand Engraved Each Yanagisawa saxophone is hand engraved by highly skilled craftsmen.į-Auxiliary Key This mechanism fitted to the F-Aux key ensures a proper seal of the pads when playing in the low ranges of the saxophone. This is a unique Yanagisawa feature and ensures the easiest transition between these pitches. This means the aperture of the bell toneholes are within your control.Ĭ# - Bb - B Rocking Key The C#, Bb and B keys are all connected via a rocking / see-saw mechanism.
Metal Adjustable The buffers used on the bell keys are metal - and therefore offer increased longevity and accuracy over plastic - and are fully adjustable. This in turn helps ensure reliable performance and tonal integrity.īalanced Tri-Point Brace The bell and body are firmly linked by a three-point, balanced brace which ensures structural resiliance and firm resonance, even when fortissimo is sought. Double Arm Using double arms on the Bell Keys, helps to keep the tone holes fully sealed by removing the chances of twisting or distortion of the tone hole cup.
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