Yanagisawa A-991 Alto Saxophone

Yanagisawa Eb alto saxophone featuring a solid bronze body. Manufactured in Japan in 1999 (Serial No. 00227836), this instrument comes from Yanagisawa's highly acclaimed "99" series, renowned worldwide by professional players for its flawless Japanese engineering, exceptional structural stability, and rich, complex tonal presence. The heavier, solid bronze construction gives this horn a distinctively warm, dark, and deep acoustic resonance compared to standard brass instruments, while retaining pristine projection and precise intonation. Specifications & Features:

• Brand: Yanagisawa
• Model: A-991 Series Platform (A-992 Bronze Body Specification) 
• Type: Alto Saxophone (Key of Eb) 
• Serial Number: 00227836
• Year of Manufacture: 1999 
• Country of Origin: Japan 
• Material & Finish: Solid Bronze body, bow, bell, and neck with clear lacquer finish; gold-lacquered brass keys. Beautifully hand-engraved bell. 
• Key Mechanism: Professional fully rib-mounted keywork, iconic underslung octave key mechanism, double-arm support on low C and B keys, sway-free F-auxiliary mechanism, and genuine white shell key touches.