Yamaha YTS-26 Student Tenor Saxophone

Yamaha YTS-26 Student Tenor Saxophone brings the build the YAS26 alto is known for to the bigger horn, so a student moving to tenor gets an instrument that speaks easily and holds its tuning. Gold lacquer with nickel-plated keys keeps it looking sharp through years of band camp.

Nickel-plated keys over a gold lacquer body

Tenor keywork gets a workout, and nickel plating on the keys wears slower than lacquer and keeps the touch consistent. The gold lacquer body underneath is the traditional look, and the two finishes together mean a quick wipe-down after playing is all the care it needs.

26-style neck, redesigned receiver

The neck is Yamaha's 26 style, seated in a receiver reworked for a tighter fit and a longer service life. On a tenor that translates to a quicker response on the first note of a phrase and a neck joint that does not loosen with daily assembly.

Improved low B to C# mechanism, front F key

Low notes on a tenor are where beginners struggle, so the mechanism from low B to C# has been refined to keep the low C# pad closed and let the bottom of the range speak cleanly. The front F key adds an alternative fingering for the top end as their range grows, and the nickel-plated keys keep it feeling the same year after year.

Adjustable thumb hook, 4C mouthpiece

The thumb hook slides to suit the player's hand, which on a tenor makes a real difference to how the weight sits over a two-hour rehearsal. The 4C mouthpiece is the standard student piece that teachers know and that most method books assume.

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