Yamaha YTS-26 Standard Tenor Saxophone Lacquer with Nickel Keys

Yamaha proudly presents the YTS-26 Standard tenor saxophone. Incorporating design elements from their Professional and Custom Series horns, the Yamaha YTS-26 is a reliable, well-made, and easy-to-play instrument that promises to nourish a beginner's love of music and encourage their development. A favorite choice of music educators, the Yamaha YTS-26 sets a quality benchmark for entry-level tenor saxophones. Student saxophonists will love the YTS-26 for its smooth playability, great intonation, and expressive, full-bodied sound; band directors will love it for its rock-solid construction. And parents will certainly appreciate its affordability! Start your budding musician off on the right foot with the Yamaha YTS-26.

New Neck Receiver and Adjustable Thumb Rest for Comfort

The YTS-26 features an improved neck receiver and adjustable thumb rest, providing exceptional comfort and support for developing hands. The redesigned neck receiver creates a smooth connection between the mouthpiece and saxophone body, enabling effortless transitions between notes. The adjustable thumb rest can be tailored to a player's hand size and grip, reducing strain over long practice or performance sessions.

Responsive and Easy to Play

Beginners will appreciate the saxophone's quick response and capacity to produce rich, resonant notes right out of the case. Seasoned players will recognize the YTS-26 as a horn that sings freely and openly. Yamaha's Standard Series neck provides a focused tone and compact air column for accurate pitch.

High-Quality Components Built to Last

From durable keywork to leather pads that seal and center precisely over tone holes, every component on the YTS-26 is engineered to exacting standards. Its ribbed, yellow brass body, durable lacquer finish and sturdy key guards are built to handle the demands of daily practice and performance. Parents and educators can feel good about investing in an instrument with a proven reputation for reliability and longevity.