Yanagisawa SWO20U Soprano Saxophone, Unlacquered

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kr 75 558Price Includes
VAT @ 25%

Estimated delivery: 21st - 22nd October 2025

3-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included

You can purchase from Gear4music with complete confidence and peace of mind. All of our products are new unless stated and come with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 3-year warranty as standard.

Once the product is delivered, you'll have 30 days to decide that you definitely want to keep it. If you decide it's not suitable, you can return it to us for an exchange or a refund, providing the product is in 'as new' condition and in its original packaging.

We do everything we can to make sure the right item reaches you in perfect condition. If your order arrives damaged, or is incorrect, let us know within 14 days of receiving it and we'll arrange for a free collection.

If your goods develop a fault within the warranty period, we'll quickly repair or replace the item for you. If the fault occurs within the first 180 days of your ownership, we'll collect the goods and deliver them back to you free of charge.

We're unable to accept returns of any custom-made items designed to work together as a unique package. Some items are only eligible for the money-back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging.

For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information page.

If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.

Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee

Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
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We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.

In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.

When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.

Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe	EU Standard	Gear4music Standard	Gear4music Optional
Return Period	14 days	30 days	up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded?	Yes	Yes	Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded?	Standard costs only	Standard costs only	Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation	No	No	Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

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Colour: Bronze

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Key Features

Underslung octave key offers a faster response
Top G key assists with intonation and pitch centring
Rib mounted key pillars enhance durability
Unparalleled Japanese build quality
Includes woodshell case, mouthpiece, and two necks

Yanagisawa SWO20U Soprano Saxophone, Unlacquered Overview

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Join the elite. Through a masterclass in Japanese ingenuity. This is what defines the Yanagisawa SWO20U unlacquered. By understanding the needs of musicians, Yanagisawa have been able to make a dynamic soprano sax for those who are part of professional circles.

Made from newly engineered bronze, the SWO20U has an improved sound that's rife with sonority. And once combined with the re-designed bore and tone holes, you can hear the strong tonal core with flawless intonation. The SWO20U even includes a straight and a curved neck for personal preference.

To help with intonation in the upper register, the SWO20U has a dedicated key for top Gs - for your convenience. And for an added touch of luxury, the bell features uniquely styled engraving which has been meticulously done by hand.

Product Ref: 96521

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Premium Mechanisms

Yanagisawa pride themselves on exceptional build quality. This is why all of their instruments are hand built by experienced artisans in Japan. Small details like the addition of an underslung octave mechanism which is more responsive and quicker, to coating the mechanism in flouroresin to ensure the action is constantly reliable all come together to produce this magnificent instrument.

To ensure you can play efficiently and effectively, the C# and Bb keys have a rocking table/see-saw mechanism. This mechanism guarantees the easiest transition between these pitches. All of the centre arms on all Yanagisawa saxophones use special pointed pivot screws. These screws precisely maintain the stability of the centre arms and help achieve an exact action.

Top Quality Materials

Yanagisawa have redesigned the saxophone's materials to improve the sound of the instrument. The SWO20U soprano sax benefits from a newly designed, newly engineered and specially sourced bronze material for improved sound and sonority. Unlike similarly priced saxophones, the SWO20U uses metal reflectors instead of plastic. These add clarity and improve the response across the entire dynamic range. And once combined with the airtight waterproof pads, you can perform in confidence knowing that the intonation is going to be rock solid.

For added strength across the entire instrument, the keys are mounted to a rib which is then mounted to the body. These sorts of details are essential for professional players, as it means fewer repairs and cheaper servicing costs.

Attention to Detail

The main reason that musicians choose Yanagisawa is the amount of effort they put into the attention to detail. On the bell of the SWO20U, you will find uniquely styled engraving which has been meticulously done by the Yanagisawa artisans in Japan. Even the key tops they use are made from white shell to prevent your fingers from slipping, even during technical passages.

Everything You Need

When you receive your new saxophone, you will notice that it comes with a few extra accessories. The included case has a hard wood shell which is then covered in fabric for a smart aesthetic. On the outside of the case you will find two handles, padded backpack straps which can be removed, and a large accessory pocket - perfect for all of your sheet music and manuscript. The inside is lined with a soft touch material, and has even more space for accessories. As well as a case, you will also receive a Yanagisawa ebonite mouthpiece and ligature so you can get started straight away.

Looking after your Yanagisawa sax

With everyone needing to use hand sanitiser much more these days, some people are concerned about maintaining hygiene without damaging their saxophones. Yanagisawa have conducted research into how you can sanitise your hands as well as your instrument without doing any harm. The results have found that Ethanol based disinfectants and sanitisers are the best choice, with 100 Ethanol chemicals causing almost no change in the finishes of the saxes. Whereas, Chlorine-based products caused significant damage, resulting in tarnished metal or loosened lacquer.

There are other tips to remember as well as the type of disinfectant. Make sure never to spray disinfectant directly onto your sax, instead use a soft cloth to wipe the body and metal mouthpiece. Then use a separate, dry cloth to wipe it again thoroughly to remove all residue. You should also make sure your hands are dry after sanitising before touching your instrument and never use heat, like steam or hot water, for cleaning. Don't use chlorine or ethanol-based antiseptics on Ebonite mouthpieces or SIXS ligatures.

Relax with a 3-year extended warranty and 30 day money back guarantee

You can relax knowing your new sax is covered. Gear4Music provides a 30 day money back guarantee as standard so you can check everything works for you. Then, with a 3-year extended warranty on Yanagisawa saxophones you can see how confident we are in the quality of this brand. You'll be looked after throughout this time if any manufacturing issues come up so you can focus on enjoying the music.

Specifications

Key: Bb
Range: Low Bb to High G
Body: Bronze
Keys: Brass
Finish: Unlacquered
Neck Type: Straight and Curved
Included Accessories: Fabric Covered Woodshell Case + Yanagisawa Branded Ebonite Mouthpiece and Ligature

Unlacquered instruments

Please note: all unlacquered Yanagisawa saxophones leave the factory with a highly polished finish that is visually similar to that of a standard lacquered instrument. Over time, the body of the saxophone will develop an aged look, which will eventually show the raw brass of the horn. This completely natural process starts as soon as the saxophone leaves the factory and makes contact with air, which may explain why your saxophone has small signs of ageing on it when you receive it. If you are looking for a shiny, polished instrument, then we do not advise that you purchase an unlacquered instrument. However, if you're looking to achieve that genuinely vintage and superb finish (similar to the instruments used by Snake Davis'), then we highly recommend unlacquered instruments.