Yamaha YTS-480 Tenor Saxophone – Near Mint Condition, Freshly Serviced, Perfectly In Tune, Ready to Play, Priced to Sell

Here’s a Yamaha YTS-480 tenor in near mint condition and ready to go. The horn is extremely clean and shows only the lightest signs of careful use. It was professionally serviced days prior to listing, is perfectly in tune, and plays really well. The tone is warm and full with solid projection, and it feels comfortable under the fingers. Pitch holds across the range, the keys are regulated properly, the pads seal with no leaks, and the springs have a snappy, lively feel.

The keywork stays light and even, with no heavy spots and no sluggish return. Soft playing still speaks cleanly, and the horn stays composed when you put more air through it. The registers stay balanced, so nothing feels uneven as you move around. Low notes open up freely and the upper end keeps its core instead of thinning out. That recent service is easy to feel — the tenor is sealed, settled, and ready.

The YTS-480 is Yamaha’s current intermediate tenor and a popular step up from the student models. It uses a 62-inspired body with Yamaha’s 480 neck, giving it a more mature sound and better response while still staying easy to live with day after day.

It comes with a Henri Selmer Paris S90 C* mouthpiece, made in France, plus three brand new Vandoren reeds. If you’ve been looking for a near mint YTS-480 that’s already been serviced and comes ready to play, this one should make you pretty happy. It’s priced to sell. Message me anytime with questions!