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. Features/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 ASC/TSC-200EII Light Case (Back Pack Style)