Yanagisawa
A991 Unlacquered
Alto Sax
Free up your sound with an unlacquered sax! Lose the dampening effect of all that lacquer and let your horn resonate freely.

Finish:
Unlacquered natural brass
Hand engraved

Accessories:
Hard Case
Yanagisawa ebonite mouthpiece
Strap

<<<The unlacquered horn is far left alongside its lacquered partner. The one pictured has been instore for 3 weeks and is beginning to tarnish nicely with a warm natural aged look. This process will continue over time.

"One of the main advantages and real differences with the un-lacquered A991 is the tone. The action and intonation are exactly as one has come to expect  and indeed love about Yanagisawa A991's. When compared with the lacquered model this has a more dynamic punch and greater resonance. It's as if the metal has been set free, unlocked to perform in its raw natural state without the dampening effect of a layer of lacquer. A noticeable quality was the bright edge that reverberates through the sax. This horn still has the clarity and roundedness of a Yani, however its sonority just leans towards jazz. On a purely aesthetic level it looks more like a vintage sax as the water moisture in the air causes the naked brass to discolour. If you're like me, and like a bit of character and individuality, unlacquered is certainly worth considering if you don't mind a little extra cleaning.". - alto sax tests

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