Yanagisawa TWO2 Tenor Saxophone - Lacquered Bronze

The Yanagisawa TWO2 is a professional tenor saxophone in the WO Series, offering exceptional tonal balance, ergonomic design, and reliable performance for advancing and professional players. Designed and manufactured in Japan, the TWO2 delivers strong projection, consistent intonation, and a warm, focused tone suitable for a wide range of musical styles.

Lacquered Brass Construction

The TWO2 features a brass body and neck, finished in clear lacquer for durability and a refined appearance. Brass provides a clear, focused tonal character with excellent projection, while the lacquer preserves the instrument’s aesthetic and supports consistent resonance and response.

Precision Japanese Engineering

The TWO2 benefits from Yanagisawa’s renowned engineering, with smooth, balanced keywork and precise regulation. Meticulously hand-fitted components ensure accurate action, minimal lost motion, and efficient airflow. Blue steel springs provide crisp, responsive articulation for expressive control across all registers.

Advanced Bore & Tonehole Design

The carefully designed bore and drawn toneholes optimise intonation, resonance, and pad sealing, delivering:

• Stable and accurate tuning across the full range
• Immediate, centred low register response
• Clear and projecting upper register
• Balanced resistance for dynamic expression

This precision allows the TWO2 to perform reliably in solo, ensemble, and recording settings.

Professional Specifications

• Professional WO Series tenor saxophone
• Lacquered brass body and neck
• Hand-engraved bell
• Metal resonators
• Blue steel springs
• Supplied in a premium hard case

Tonal Character

The TWO2 produces a warm, rich, and harmonically balanced tone with excellent projection and clarity. Its brass construction offers a versatile tonal palette suitable for both classical and contemporary performance, making it a dependable choice for advancing and professional tenor saxophonists alike.

For performers seeking a reliable professional tenor saxophone with precise Japanese craftsmanship and versatile tonal performance, the Yanagisawa TWO2 is a respected and proven instrument within the WO Series.