TW01 - Professional Model. The upgraded replacement for the T901 series, this TWO1 brass model is suited just as well to aspiring beginners as to experienced professionals. It has a strong tonal core thanks to a re-engineered bore and toneholes, plus many upgraded features exclusive to the WO series such as newly designed Front F Keys, Ride Side Keys and Right Pinky Key.
Key: Bb
Range: Low Bb to High F#
Body: Brass
Bow: Brass
Bell: Brass
Keys: Brass
Finish: Lacquered
Neck: Brass
Neck Type: Detachable Neck
Case: Fabric Covered, Woodshell case with outer pocket and Backstraps
Bell Arm KeysSingle Arm |
Bell BraceBalanced Tri-Point Brace |
Bell Key BufferMetal Adjustable |
Bore and Tone HolesWO Series Bore and Tone HolesIn Yanagisawa's desire to constantly innovate, all new WO series saxophones have a newly engineered bore and toneholes. This helps achieve a smoother blow and even more precise intonation. |
Brass / MaterialWO Series Brass MaterialThe WO series saxophones benefit from a newly designed, newly engineered and specially sourced brass material for improved sound and sonority. |
C# - Bb KeysC# - Bb Rocking Key |
EngravingWO1 / WO2 Style Hand Engraved |
F Auxiliary KeyF-Auxiliary Key |
Front F KeyWO Series Redesigned front F Key |
Key DecorationWhite Shell Lining |
Key Work MountingBody Mounted |
MouthpieceEbonite Mouthpieces |
Neck PlateWO Series Neck Plate |
Octave Key TypeOverslung |
Octave SystemFluororesin Non-Stick Mechanism |
Pad TypeAir Tight Waterproof Pad |
Palm Key PlateWO Series Palm Key Plate |
Pivot ScrewsPointed Pivot Screws |
Right Pinky KeyWO Series Right Pinky Key |
Right Side KeyWO Series Right Side Key |
Spring TypeBlue Steel Springs |
"It's fantastic, the keys are closer together which suit my small to medium hands. The sound quality and key response are great. The finish and precise engineering are amazing. It is so much easier to play than my beginners hire tenor sax. Thank you!"
"Quality instrument"
"Still testing"
"clear tone..nice action plays really well"
"Much more life than my previous Tenor, and I was able to play the whole range of the instrument effortlessly 1st TIme out of the box. Very commanding and forward sounding instrument - just what I needed."
"Brilliant"
"It's nice."
"It is a precision engineered instrument. The ergonomics of the Keys is excellent and the tone and projection is very good."
"Lovely tone, great build quality"
"It's excellent quality, lovely tone, easy to blow. Very decent instrument."
"Excellent at the moment!"
"Wow, my old 901 was a superb sax, but the TW01 takes it a step higher - beautiful tone, I also kept my gold plated neck which gives individual crisp sound, easy to blow, new key ergonomics absolutely spot on, great looking kit, and well designed case"
"A really nice instrument to play."
"it's perfect"
"Very good quality, free blowing, excellent intonation."
"First impressions a clear tone, easy blowing, good ergonomics for my fingers. Mechanism, especially on the rh keys, firm with little travel needed, quiet in use (no rattles)."
"I have played a Trevor James Revolution for the last few years and I immediately noticed a variety of differences with the TW01: the instrument was more comfortable to hold, hand fell naturally to the keys and the tone was smooth and immediate. It was easier to play, more consistent and builds confidence quickly and easily - a wonderful instrument. I tried seven different tenors in Wood Wind and Reed before choosing the TW01 and, other than the Yani bronze model this was my favourite each time I played it. Thank you"
"A fantastic horn with a deep, rich tone. The bodywork is beautiful and the provided mouthpiece is of professional standard in its own right. "
"very good sound, responsive keys and easy to play"
"I love it, the quality of the saxophones sound is amazing"
"Can't put it down. Touch, tone, look, this sax has everything and is a great choice for a 'forever' sax."
"Just received it as a birthday present. Looks beautiful but not had much opportunity to play it yet. Did some excercises with my teacher yesterday and I’m very pleased with the sound."
"so far so good"
"Classy instrument!"
Yanagisawa's single arms used on the bell keys are extremely strong and have proved reliable for many years. Higher-End models can benefit from double arm bell keys. 
The bell and body are firmly linked by a three-point, balanced brace which ensures structural resiliance and firm resonance, even when fortissimo is sought. 
The buffers used on the bell keys are metal - and therefore offer increased longevity and accuracy over plastic - and are fully adjustable. This means the aperture of the bell toneholes are within your control. 
The C# and Bb keys have a rocking table / see-saw mechanism that allows for optimal speed and fluidity between these pitches.
Yanagisawa WO1 and WO2 series saxophones now feature a uniquely styled, hand engraved pattern. 
This mechanism fitted to the F-Aux key ensures a proper seal of the pads when playing in the low ranges of the saxophone.
The Front F key on WO series saxophones has been redesigned to further improve the ease of fingering.
A player's fingers will rest comfortably in the indented white shell keys. The white shell also enhances the beauty of the instrument while also preventing the player's fingers from slipping during technical passages.
The standard design for most regular saxes, the keys are mounted directly to the saxophone body.
Ebonite mouthpieces are favoured for their warm tone and ability to fit into an ensemble seamlessly. However, as players discover their own voice, switching to another style of mouthpiece can open up a whole world of new tonal possibilities. Metal mouthpieces are often favoured by Jazz players or soloists who need to stand out from the crowd. 
For Overslung necks, this new plate exclusive to the WO1 and WO2 models gives a tighter, more controlled tone. 
An overslung octave mechanism is the standard system employed by most regular saxophones. It is the simplest mechanism for manufacture, and is to be found on 901, 902, W01 and W02 models. This system is also used on solid silver tenor models. 
As standard octave key mechanisms can get sticky over time, Yanagisawa's flouroresin, non-stick coating ensures a reliable action with no stickiness. 
Yanagisawa's superb waterproof pad is totally air tight which allows complete confidence in the instrument's tonal integrity, plus the waterproof material offers a greatly extended pad life.
Previously only available on the 99* series saxophones, the WO Series' addition of the palm key plate delivers high range resonance, acoustic depth, added projection and added tonal stability. 
Special pointed pivot screws are used in all centre arms on Yanagisawa saxophones. These screws precisely maintain the stability of the centre arms, and help achieve a very high precision action. 
The angle of the Right 'Pinky' key on WO series saxophones has been improved to give a smoother fingering feel. 
The Right side key levers on WO series saxophones now has additional feet for a better touch. This affects the Bb, C and E. 
Blue Steel Spring are better than stainless steel - as used on most other saxes - as they hold tension more effectively, and therefore enhance the key action.