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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 SWO2 Soprano Saxophone is a professional instrument suited to developing players and experienced performers who value refined tone and responsive playability. Its bronze body works alongside a newly engineered bore and tonehole design to produce a strong tonal core, smooth airflow, and accurate intonation. Whether you're performing with an ensemble or practising technique, the ergonomic WO series keywork helps make fast passages feel more natural.
Updated features including the redesigned Front F key, Right Side keys, Right Pinky key, and palm key plate improve comfort while supporting resonance and tonal stability. A fluororesin-coated octave mechanism keeps the action smooth, while airtight waterproof pads and blue steel springs provide dependable long-term performance. Finished with hand engraving and genuine mother-of-pearl touches, the SWO2 combines thoughtful craftsmanship with practical refinements for players looking to develop their sound.
Product Ref: 96509
The SWO2 combines a bronze body with Yanagisawa's newly engineered WO series bore and toneholes to create a smooth, even response across the instrument. This design strengthens the tonal core while improving intonation, making it easier to play with consistency throughout the full range. The bronze construction also contributes to a rich, centred sound that suits solo playing, chamber music, and ensemble performances alike. Whether you're refining your technique or performing regularly, you'll benefit from an instrument that responds predictably to your playing.
The WO series introduces several ergonomic improvements designed to make playing feel more natural. Redesigned Front F, Right Side, and Right Pinky keys improve hand position and finger movement, while modified left palm keys reduce unnecessary stretching. Yanagisawa's C#-Bb rocking table and additional C#-B linkage also help create smoother transitions between notes, supporting quicker technical passages. Genuine mother-of-pearl key touches provide a secure feel under your fingers, even during longer practice sessions.
Consistent key action is essential when you're performing, and the SWO2 includes several features to help maintain it. Blue steel needle springs provide a quick, responsive feel, while pointed pivot screws keep the mechanism aligned with high precision. The fluororesin-coated octave mechanism reduces sticking, helping the octave key operate smoothly over time. Airtight waterproof pads maintain an effective seal while extending service life, giving you dependable performance with less interruption for maintenance.
Every detail of the SWO2 has been designed with performance in mind. The WO series neck plate helps produce a tighter, more controlled tone, while the palm key plate enhances upper register resonance, projection, and tonal stability. An F auxiliary mechanism improves pad sealing in the lower register, supporting a more dependable response. The instrument is completed with hand engraving and a metal thumb hook and rest; helping the body resonate more freely while providing a comfortable playing position.
