The YAS280 saxophone offers 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, and it is easy to get a great sound. The Yamaha design offers beginners optimum support, thus greatly assisting both learning progress and creativity. Includes high F# key.

A redesigned neck receiver promotes a quick response and ease of play while also increasing the durability of the mechanism.
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.

All Yamaha saxophones feature an adjustable thumb-rest to allow for precise and comfortable hand and fingering position.
| YAS-280 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Specifications | ||
| Key | Eb | |
| Bell | Type | Two-piece |
| Decoration | - | |
| Keys | Key Buttons | Polyester |
| Auxiliary Keys | High F#, Front F | |
| Thumb Hook | Adjustable | |
| Finish | Gold lacquer | |
| Neck | 280 style | |
| Mouthpiece | 4C | |
| Case | Included | |