Yanagisawa B-WO20R Bronze Baritone Saxophone
Shown is a display. You will receive a mint unused factory-sealed 2025 Yanagisawa B-WO20R Elite Professional baritone saxophone with integrated peg mount and adjustable multi-part floor peg. This complete Yanagisawa retail kit includes the mouthpiece, ligature, neck, maintenance accessories, neck strap, and Yanagisawa baritone case with wheels. It comes with a Yanagisawa warranty for Japan only and the price includes UPS Ground shipping to the contiguous 48 states.
So, what differentiates the Yanagisawa B-WO2 and B-WO20R?
Primarily, the weight of construction. The B-WO2 has a lighter single post to body framework, whereas the B-WO20R features a more robust ribbed body. On the
B-WO2 the posts that suspend the keys away from the body are individually soldered directly to the body tube. On the rib-bodied B-WO20R, clusters of posts are first silver-soldered onto bronze plates, or ribs, and these assemblies are
then soldered to the solid bronze body tube.
The heavier construction of the B-WO20R amplifies deeper resonant harmonics, which are acoustically perceived as producing a thicker core to the tone. Although this design increases playing resistance, the B-WO20R's denser core tone is preferred in concert and symphony use. The jazz player not seeking low register emphasis might prefer the edge and bark of the un-ribbed B-WO2.
Note, in B-WO20R the "R" appended at the end of B-WO20 reflects that this version of the B-WO20 includes an integrated floor mount at the bottom of its chassis, and two sets of rest pegs to provide flexibility in holding the desired height for the player.
B-WO2 the posts that suspend the keys away from the body are individually soldered directly to the body tube. On the rib-bodied B-WO20R, clusters of posts are first silver-soldered onto bronze plates, or ribs, and these assemblies are
then soldered to the solid bronze body tube.
The heavier construction of the B-WO20R amplifies deeper resonant harmonics, which are acoustically perceived as producing a thicker core to the tone. Although this design increases playing resistance, the B-WO20R's denser core tone is preferred in concert and symphony use. The jazz player not seeking low register emphasis might prefer the edge and bark of the un-ribbed B-WO2.
Note, in B-WO20R the "R" appended at the end of B-WO20 reflects that this version of the B-WO20 includes an integrated floor mount at the bottom of its chassis, and two sets of rest pegs to provide flexibility in holding the desired height for the player.
Yanagisawa B-WO20 Features
