The YTS-280 saxophones offer a perfect start because they are designed with the young beginner in mind. Relatively light-weight and ergonomically shaped, they are easy to hold and to play. The intonation is perfect, as you would expect from Yamaha, and it is easy to get a great sound. The Yamaha design offers beginners optimum support, thus greatly assisting both learning progress and creativity.Based on the highly recommended YTS-275 saxophones the new YTS-280 are even further enhanced with a new, more stable neck receiver and a new low B-C# connection for better adjustment.New neck receiver with a durable screwA redesigned neck receiver promotes a quick response and ease of play while also increasing the durability of the mechanism.Improved Low B-C# connection An improved mechanism from low B-C# ensures the consistent closing of the low C# key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument.Adjustable thumb-restAll Yamaha saxophones feature an adjustable thumb-rest to allow for precise and comfortable hand and fingering position.Specifications- High-F#- Front-F- Adjustable thumb hook- Keys gold lacquered- Body gold lacquered- New neck receiver (475 style)- Improved low B-C# connection- Mouthpiece: 4C- TSC-200EII light case (back pack style)