Yanagisawa TWO1 Tenor Saxophone Overview

The Yanagisawa T-WO1 is a professional tenor saxophone designed around the responsive, centered playing character for which Yanagisawa instruments are well regarded. Its post-to-body construction and overslung octave mechanism distinguish it from the more extensively ribbed models in the WO series, giving professional players and advancing saxophonists a direct, articulate option for ensemble, commercial, jazz, and solo work.

Yanagisawa TWO1 Tenor Saxophone Specifications

• Instrument Type: Professional tenor saxophone
• Key: Bb
• Model: T-WO1
• Body Material: Yellow brass
• Finish: Lacquer
• Auxiliary Key: High F#
• Case: Fitted Yanagisawa-branded case
• Accessories: Yanagisawa TC180 mouthpiece, ligature, mouthpiece cap, neck strap, cork grease, and polishing cloth
• Serial Number: 00426350

Condition & Setup

This open box instrument is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The lacquer remains bright and glossy overall, with a few fine surface scratches near the model and serial stamping.

Who the TWO1 Tenor Saxophone Is For

The T-WO1 is suited to professional players, advanced students, educators, and serious doublers seeking a responsive tenor with a focused core and clear articulation. Its direct response and refined ergonomics support section playing, jazz, commercial work, chamber settings, and solo performance, while its position within Yanagisawa's professional WO series makes it a practical choice for players who prefer the immediacy of post-to-body construction.

Common Questions About the Yanagisawa TWO1

How does the TWO1 differ from the TWO10?

The T-WO1 uses post-to-body construction, an overslung octave mechanism, and single-arm low B and C keywork. The T-WO10 uses ribbed construction, an underslung octave mechanism, and double-arm low B and C keywork, creating a different response and feel within the same professional series.

What playing character is associated with the TWO1?

The TWO1 is generally valued for a centered tonal core, even response, precise articulation, and a direct feel. Mouthpiece and reed selection will shape its color and resistance for classical, jazz, commercial, and ensemble applications.

What professional features does the TWO1 include?

The model includes a high F# key, an improved front F mechanism, ergonomic palm keys, metal thumb rests, an F-key vibration-dampening bar, and a hand-engraved bell.

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