Yamaha YTS-480 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer w/Case

OVERVIEW

Beautifully made, redesigned intermediate tenor.

Design and construction elements

The YTS-480 design and layout borrow from the original YTS-62. It features the annealed yellow brass neck construction that made the original YTS-62 a professional standard for years. The neck, body and key material are all yellow brass, and the hand-engraving on the YTS-480 bell adds a charming texture to its rich gold lacquer or optional silver plating. The redesigned octave key system lets players choose between the included 62-style neck and those designed for the Custom Z and Custom EX Yamaha saxophones. The included new 62-style neck has been redesigned for improved tone and response.

Separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers, and the left-hand seesaw key increases playability by increasing comfort. The YTS-480’s low B-C# mechanism ensures consistent closing of the low C# key to promote clear response from the low register. The pads are waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters. A front F key, a high F# key, drawn tone holes, stainless steel springs, and an adjustable plastic thumb hook complete the most notable hardware features.

Yamaha YTS-480 extras

The YTS-480 comes in a slim, lightweight case with backpack straps and a shoulder strap. It includes a quality mouthpiece, ligature and care products.

MPN: YTS-480Y FEATURES

• Warm tone
• Quick response
• Hand engraving
• Compatible with other necks
• New key guard
• Left-hand seesaw key
• Improved Low B-C# connection

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SPECIFICATIONS General

• Level: Intermediate
• Key: Bb
• Auxiliary Keys: High F#, Front F

Body

• Body Material: Yellow brass
• Bell: Two-piece yellow brass
• Bell Decoration: Stamped
• Finish: Gold-lacquer
• Tone holes: Drawn
• Thumb Hook: Adjustable

Neck

• Neck: Annealed 62 style
• Neck Material: Yellow brass

Mouthpiece

• Mouthpiece: TS-4C
• Mouthpiece Cap: Plastic
• Ligature: Yellow brass; Clear lacquer
• Spring Type: Stainless steel

Keys & Pads

• Key buttons: Polyester
• Pad Type: Waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters
• Mounting: Post on body
• Pivot Screw: Straight-tapered with head, nylon lock (adjustable)