Yanagisawa TWO20U Tenor Saxophone - Unlacquered Bronze

Yanagisawa TWO20U – Professional Unlacquered Bronze Tenor Saxophone

The Yanagisawa TWO20U is an elite‑series, unlacquered bronze tenor saxophone crafted for professional players who want a dark, warm, resonant tone with exceptional responsiveness. As part of the WO Elite Series, it features redesigned bore dimensions, refined tone holes, and upgraded keywork for improved control, projection, and ergonomic comfort. The unlacquered bronze body enhances natural resonance and develops a patina over time, giving the instrument both a distinctive sound and a unique visual character.

The Yanagisawa TWO20U represents the highest level of craftsmanship from one of Japan’s most respected saxophone makers. Built from premium bronze and left unlacquered, this instrument offers a broad, warm tonal character that appeals to jazz and contemporary players seeking richness and complexity.

The WO Elite Series introduces several acoustic and mechanical improvements over previous generations. The redesigned bore and tone hole layout provide improved intonation and a more even response across the full range. Keywork enhancements, including refined front‑F and side‑key mechanisms, deliver smoother action and greater comfort during extended performance.

The unlacquered finish allows the bronze to vibrate freely, producing an open, organic tone that evolves as the instrument naturally ages. Double‑arm bell keys add stability and precision in the low register, while the detachable bronze neck offers flexibility for players who want to fine‑tune resistance and tonal color.

This model is the successor to the T992U and incorporates all the modern refinements of the WO Series, making it one of the most advanced professional tenor saxophones available.

Key Specifications

• Model: Yanagisawa TWO20U
• Level: Elite / Professional
• Key: Bb
• Range: Low Bb to High F#
• Body, Bow, Bell: Bronze
• Keys: Brass
• Finish: Unlacquered bronze
• Neck: Bronze, detachable
• Case: Woodshell case with backpack straps

Player Profile

Ideal for professional musicians who want:

• A dark, warm, complex tonal character
• Maximum resonance from an unlacquered bronze body
• Modern WO‑series ergonomics and response
• A premium instrument suitable for jazz, studio work, and expressive solo performance
  

Tone and Performance

• Tone: Dark, warm, broad, complex
• Response: Fast, even, highly controlled
• Ergonomics: Modern WO‑series keywork
• Projection: Strong core with flexible tonal shaping