The YTS-480 is designed as an intermediate model for beginners/students to transition into a higher-quality model. The saxophone features a neck based on the specifications of Yamaha's professional YTS-62 series.

Features: Yellow brass neck/body/bell, annealed neck, hand-engraved bell, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, leather pads with wool felt, plastic tone boosters, nickel-plated keys, polyester key buttons, Front F and High F# auxiliary keys