Yamaha – YAS-480 – Intermediate Alto Saxophone

The 480 have many of the same features found on our professional saxophones that provide these intermediate saxophones with greater playability and optimum tone. These are instruments that bring out the best of the performer and ideal choice for up and coming players.

Please refer to table below for specs

Features

Hand engraving

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

Compatible with Custom Yamaha 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).

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.

Neck

The 480-style neck has been designed for improved tone and response.

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.

Specs

	YAS-480	YAS-480S
Key	Eb	Eb
Bell Type	Two-piece	Two-piece
Bell Decor	Hand engraved	Hand engraved
Key Buttons	Polyester	Polyester
Auxiliary Keys	High F#, Front F	High F#, Front F
Thumb Hook	Adjustable	Adjustable
Finish	Gold lacquer	Silver-plated
Neck	480 style	480 style
Mouthpiece	4C	4C
Case	Included	Included