Yanagisawa TWO20 Tenor saxophone - Lacquered Bronze

The Yanagisawa TWO20 is the Elite-level professional tenor saxophone in the WO Series, representing the pinnacle of Yanagisawa’s craftsmanship, materials, and acoustic design. Designed and manufactured in Japan, the TWO20 delivers exceptional projection, tonal complexity, and refined responsiveness for the most discerning professional performers.

Elite Lacquered Bronze Construction with Ribbed Body

The TWO20 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, increasing structural integrity, mechanical stability, and long-term durability. This also contributes to consistent tonal transfer and a focused, resonant sound.

Precision Japanese Engineering

As an Elite model, the TWO20 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 TWO20 exceptionally versatile in solo, ensemble, and studio contexts.

Professional Specifications

• Elite WO Series tenor 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 TWO20 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 tenor saxophonists seeking maximum expressiveness and refinement.

For performers seeking the highest level of tonal sophistication and precision, the Yanagisawa TWO20 Elite stands as a benchmark in the WO Series.