Yamaha YTS-480

Intermediate

Recommended by band directors across the nation, Yamaha intermediate saxophones provide high-quality yet value-conscious features that make the transition from beginner saxophones comfortable and enjoyable for the growing saxophonist. Developed through the Yamaha ideology of 'vertical integration', many of the design features found on Yamaha intermediate saxophones were adopted from top level Custom saxophones, offering professional features at an intermediate price.

Tenor Saxophone

• Level: Intermediate


• Key of: Bb


• Neck: Annealed, original 62 design


• Neck Material: Yellow Brass


• Body Material: Yellow Brass


• Bell: Yellow Brass


• Key Material: Yellow Brass


• Key Buttons: Polyester


• Finish: Gold Baked Epoxy Lacquer


• Tone Holes: Drawn


• Auxiliary Keys: Front F; High F# key


• Mouthpiece: Yamaha 4C


• Mouthpiece Cap: Plastic


• Ligature: Yellow Brass; Clear Lacquer


• Spring Type: Stainless Steel


• Pad Type: Waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters


• Bell Decoration: Stamped


• Thumb Hook: Adjustable plastic


• Pivot Screw: Tapered with head and nylon lock (adjustable)


• Mounting: Post on body

YTS-480

The YTS-480 intermediate tenor saxophone delivers professional qualities at an intermediate price. Through the Yamaha ideology of 'vertical integration', many of the design features were adopted from top-level Custom EX saxophones, offering outstanding response, tone and intonation.

With a design influenced by high-end Yamaha saxophones, the YTS-480 features highly accurate intonation, a warm tone and a quick response. It is lightweight yet durable, and comes with a professional-quality 62-style neck for a more mature quality of sound.

Professional Style Neck

A neck based on the original YTS-62 professional saxophone neck is designed for improved tone and response.

Hand engraving

A hand-engraved pattern on the bell adds an extra touch of class.

Compatible with Yamaha Custom Necks

The redesigned octave key system gives players the flexibility to choose between the included 62 style neck and those designed for the Custom Z and Custom EX Yamaha saxophones (sold separately).

Key guard

The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments.

Left-hand seesaw key

The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel.

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.

Backpack-style Case

Semi-hard case offers a contemporary look and greater ease of transport.