Yanagisawa A-880 Alto Excellent Condition Aubra Graves’ Horn 117796

The Yanagisawa A-880 is just about my favorite modern alto. Certainly my favorite under $5000. It’s rich, warm, responsive, and in tune. It works with almost any mouthpiece, feels comfortable under the fingers, and has some of the best build quality of any saxophone. The 880 series from the 80’s was Yanagisawa’s top of the line. It has a warmer, more complex tone than the 990/991/WO-10 that came after it. This one is in gorgeous shape. I just got it all tuned up, with some pads replaced and everything ready to go out of the case. It plays great! This horn also comes with signed paperwork from the family of Aubra Graves, attesting that this alto came from his small collection of horns. If you don’t know Aubra’s playing, look him up on YouTube, and get ready to be inspired! The first time I listened to his playing, my jaw must have hit the floor. I just couldn’t believe it. I hope I play half that well in my 80’s and 90’s!

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