Yanagisawa SWO10 Soprano Saxophone - Lacquered Brass

The Yanagisawa SWO10 is the Elite-level professional soprano saxophone in the WO Series, representing the pinnacle of Yanagisawa craftsmanship, materials, and acoustic design. Designed and manufactured in Japan, the SWO10 delivers exceptional projection, tonal richness, and refined responsiveness for demanding professional performers.

Elite Lacquered Brass Construction with Ribbed Body

The SWO10 features a solid brass body and neck, finished in clear lacquer for durability and a polished appearance. Brass provides a bright, focused tonal spectrum with excellent projection while maintaining warmth and harmonic balance.

The full ribbed construction mounts key posts on reinforcing ribs rather than directly to the body tube, enhancing structural integrity, mechanical stability, and tonal consistency. This design also supports precise tonal transfer and a focused, resonant sound.

Precision Japanese Engineering

As an Elite model, the SWO10 incorporates hand-regulated keywork designed for smooth, precise action and reliable performance. Blue steel springs provide crisp response, refined tactile feedback, and superior key stability, ensuring effortless playability across all registers.

Advanced Bore & Tonehole Design with Metal Resonators

The carefully designed bore and drawn toneholes optimise intonation, resonance, and pad sealing. Metal resonators enhance projection, tonal clarity, and harmonic richness. This design delivers:

• Even and stable intonation throughout
• Immediate, centred low register response
• Clear, projecting upper register
• Balanced resistance for precise dynamic control

These features make the SWO10 exceptionally versatile in solo, ensemble, and studio settings.

Professional Specifications

• Elite WO Series soprano saxophone
• Lacquered brass body and neck
• Full ribbed construction
• Hand-engraved bell
• Metal resonators for enhanced projection
• Blue steel springs
• Supplied in a premium hard case

Tonal Character

The SWO10 produces a rich, focused, and harmonically balanced tone with excellent projection and tonal clarity. Its ribbed brass construction provides structural stability while enhancing tonal focus, warmth, and resonance, making it ideal for professional soprano saxophonists seeking maximum expressiveness and refinement.

For performers seeking the highest level of tonal sophistication and precision, the Yanagisawa SWO10 Elite is a benchmark in the WO Series.