Yanagisawa SWO20 Soprano Saxophone - Lacquered Bronze

The Yanagisawa SWO20 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 SWO20 delivers exceptional projection, tonal richness, and refined responsiveness for the most demanding professional performers.

Elite Lacquered Bronze Construction with Ribbed Body

The SWO20 features a solid bronze body and neck, finished in clear lacquer for durability and visual elegance. Bronze, with its higher copper content compared to brass, provides a rich, warm tonal spectrum with exceptional harmonic depth and resonance.

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 SWO20 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 SWO20 exceptionally versatile in solo, ensemble, and studio settings.

Professional Specifications

• Elite WO Series soprano saxophone
• Lacquered bronze 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 SWO20 produces a rich, powerful, and harmonically complex tone with excellent projection and tonal depth. Its ribbed bronze 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 SWO20 Elite is a benchmark in the WO Series.