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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
The Yanagisawa SWO20 Soprano Saxophone is suited to accomplished players seeking refined tone, responsive handling, and professional-level craftsmanship. Featuring a bronze body, bow, bell, and neck, it produces a rich sound with a darker tonal character than traditional brass models. Combined with Yanagisawa's WO series redesigned bore, tone holes, and specially engineered brass key material, the result is a smooth-playing instrument with excellent intonation and a broad expressive range.
WO series enhancements include redesigned Front F, Right Side, and Right Pinky keys for improved comfort and efficiency. White shell key touches provide a secure feel during technical passages, while blue steel springs and pointed pivot screws contribute to precise, dependable action. Supplied with both straight and curved necks, the SWO20 allows you to tailor the playing experience to your preference. A woodshell case, ebonite mouthpiece, and ligature complete this professional setup.
Product Ref: 96517
The SWO20 is designed for players who want a sophisticated soprano saxophone sound with added warmth and depth. Its bronze body construction creates a darker tonal character while retaining the clarity and projection needed for solo and ensemble performance. Included straight and curved necks allow you to adjust both feel and response to suit different musical situations. Together with the WO series palm key plate, the instrument offers enhanced upper-register resonance, tonal stability, and projection across its range.
At the heart of the SWO20 is Yanagisawa's re-engineered WO series bore and tone hole design. Developed to improve airflow and playing response, this system helps create a smoother blow and more accurate intonation throughout the instrument. The specially sourced WO series brass material further contributes to the instrument's sonority and tonal richness. These refinements work together to provide a playing experience that feels responsive, balanced, and highly controlled.
Several WO series upgrades focus on improving comfort and fingering efficiency. Redesigned Front F, Right Side, and Right Pinky keys offer a more natural feel under the fingers, helping fast passages flow more smoothly. The rocking C# and Bb mechanism allows quick movement between notes, while modified left palm keys improve accessibility in the upper register. White shell key touches enhance grip and comfort, helping you maintain confidence during demanding performances.
Yanagisawa's renowned attention to detail is evident throughout the SWO20. Blue steel springs provide a responsive action and maintain tension effectively over time. Pointed pivot screws help preserve the precision of the keywork, while airtight waterproof pads ensure dependable sealing and extended durability. Metal reflectors improve tonal clarity and response, and the fluororesin-coated octave mechanism helps prevent sticking. Finished with distinctive WO series hand engraving, the SWO20 combines elegant craftsmanship with dependable professional performance.
