Yanagisawa TWO2 Tenor Saxophone Overview

The Yanagisawa TWO2 is a professional Bb tenor saxophone that combines the established WO-series design with bronze construction. It occupies a distinctive place in Yanagisawa's professional range, offering an alternative to the yellow brass TWO1 while retaining the precise response, focused tonal center, and comfortable keywork for which Yanagisawa saxophones are widely respected.

Yanagisawa TWO2 Tenor Saxophone Specifications

• Instrument Type: Tenor saxophone
• Key: Bb
• Model: TWO2
• Body Material: Bronze
• Finish: Original lacquer
• Upper Key: High F#
• Case: Fitted black saxophone case
• Accessories: Cap, ligature, cork grease, polishing cloth, and Yanagisawa neck strap
• Serial Number: 00420802

Condition & Setup

This open box instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play tested. The body, neck, bell, bow, and visible keywork are in excellent cosmetic condition, with bright, continuous lacquer and intact engraving, pearls, rollers, guards, and decorative guard accents. The fitted case and listed accessories are included.

Who the TWO2 Tenor Saxophone Is For

The TWO2 is intended for professional players, advanced students, teachers, and serious ensemble musicians seeking a responsive tenor with a centered core and the nuanced tonal color associated with bronze construction. Its balance of articulation, projection, and tonal flexibility suits jazz, commercial work, concert performance, chamber settings, and studio playing. Players who prefer Yanagisawa ergonomics but want a tonal alternative to the yellow brass TWO1 should find the TWO2 particularly relevant.

Common Questions About the Yanagisawa TWO2

How does the TWO2 differ from the TWO1?

The principal distinction is material: the TWO2 uses bronze construction, while the TWO1 uses yellow brass. Both belong to Yanagisawa's professional WO series and use post-to-body construction, but the bronze TWO2 is chosen by players seeking a different tonal color and feel.

How does the TWO2 compare with the TWO20?

The TWO2 uses post-to-body construction with an overslung octave mechanism, while the TWO20 uses ribbed construction, an underslung octave mechanism, and additional refinements within Yanagisawa's professional lineup. The choice depends on the player's preferred response, resistance, and tonal concept.

What professional settings suit the TWO2?

The TWO2 is suited to jazz, commercial playing, concert ensembles, chamber music, studio work, and doubling situations that call for a focused, articulate tenor voice with tonal flexibility.

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