a-9937 list price $12,000.00

featuring the same mechanical improvements as the a-991 artist series saxophones, the remarkable sterling silver a-9937 model takes its place among yanagisawa's current top-line instruments. Solid sterling silver construction throughout imparts remarkable richness and carrying power along with exceptional intonation and even response in all registers and dynamics. Yanagisawa's renowned advanced keywork allows for comfortable, effortless fingering. As beautiful to the eye as to the ear, the a-9937 models boast meticulous hand-engraving on body, bell, neckpipe and keys.

specifications key: eb range: low bb to high f# neckpipe: sterling silver body: sterling silver bow: sterling silver bell: sterling silver mechanism: high f-sharp, distinctive octave key, "sway-free" f-auxiliary and low c-sharp mechanism, contoured independent palm keys, double-action table keys, upper and lower rib-mounted stack posts, double- arm low b and c keys mouthpiece: yanagisawa y-3704-5 steel ebonite case: deluxe wood-shell.

saxophone artists that play yanagisawa saxophones:

edgar winter gary bartz mel martin plas johnson rocco barbato tony ellis aiello warren wiegratz

i am a factory-authorized dealer and repairman.

all instruments are shop-tested and adjusted to play perfectly before shipment.

If you are not sure about buying this item now, why not try our monthly rent to own plan. Please call 978-745-5255 for more information. I am a music dealer And repairman. Any instrument can be returned for full value As a trade in or on consignment for resale Provided it is in the original condition. All instruments are shop tested and adjusted To play perfectly before shipment. "it makes good sense to buy from people who service what they sell." We service everything that we sell. I have been playing sax, clarinet, and flute since 1951. I have been repairing instruments since 1978. My last major concert was for a host of pretty impressive guests, Including former President Bill Clinton, when he was in Boston with Senator John Kerry for a fund-raising event for Senator Ted Kennedy. I Played in the 22-piece John Payne saxophone choir at the Park Plaza Castle. Security was so tight, The secret service did background checks On each musician And we had to leave our instruments at the door To be searched by white house staff. saxophone artists that play yanagisawa

Teflon octave system Both ends of the octave key axis rotate in a receptacle that is coated with teflon to insure a smooth operation every time

Rocking table mechanism The C# and Bb keys have a rocking table mechanism that allows for optimal speed and fluidity between these pitches

Double connected table key Not only are the C# and Bb keys connected with the oscillating table mechanism, but the C# and B have also adopted this same motion

F-auxiliary key mechanism Insures a proper seal of the pads when playing in the low range of the saxophone

"Indented" white shell keys A player's fingers will rest comfortably in the indented white shell keys. The white shells also enhance the beauty of the instrument while also preventing the player's fingers from slipping during technical passages

Ribbed construction Posts are connected to a single metal rib that is soldered to the body of the saxophone - this adds to the durability and longevity of the instrument

Metal thumb rests Both thumb rests on the saxophone are metal to match with the style of the saxophone and the right hand thumb hook is adjustable so that the performer can customize the feel of their saxophone

Pointed pivot screw The pivot screws that are used have a pointed end which facilitates an accurate center and precise action

Air-tight waterproof pad The pads are completely air-tight which supports stability in playing and their life is extended thanks to being waterproof

Blue steel springs Blue steel springs give the player quick response and are much more resilient than stainless steel (they also last much longer)

Double braced arm Two separate arms connect to the pad cup to ensure proper seating of the pad and improve the durability of the instrument

Tri-point balanced bell brace The bell and the body of the saxophone are firm connected by a tri-point balanced bell brace