Yamaha YAS480 Intermediate Alto Saxophone

$3,195.00

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Take the next step in your alto saxophone playing with the Yamaha YAS-480 Intermediate Alto Saxophone. With more resistance, the Yamaha Alto Saxophone has an authoritative sound while having a great flexibility thanks to separated key guards. Designed to be ergonomically comfortable so you can play for longer, the Yamaha YAS-480 Alto Saxophone is also easy to play and has a great intonation.

Based on the popular YAS/YTS-475, the YAS-480 saxophone feature an improved low B-C# connection for better adjustment, while the new octave key system (from the 62 Series) facilitates the use of custom necks.

Comes with case, mouthpiece, cap, ligature, cork grease, and external cleaning cloth.

Made by Yamaha
Features
Level: Intermediate
Type: Alto

Yamaha YAS-480 Intermediate Alto Saxophone features include:

  • Key: Eb
  • New neck receiver with a durable screw: a redesigned neck receiver promotes a quick response and ease of play while also increasing the durability of the mechanism
  • 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
  • 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)
  • The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel
  • The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments
  • Adjustable thumb-rest: all Yamaha saxophones feature an adjustable thumb-rest to allow for precise and comfortable hand and fingering position
  • High F# auxiliary key
  • A hand-engraved pattern on the bell adds an extra touch of class
  • Includes modern backpackable case
  • Accessory kit includes 4C mouthpiece, ligature and cap, external polishing cloth, neck strap and cork grease

We recommend you also purchase internal cleaning swabs for the saxophone's body and mouthpiece/neck, and a box of reeds. You may also wish to pick up a more comfortable neckstrap.

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