Yamaha YTS480 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone

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

YTS480 Neck: The neck is designed for 480 series for improved tone and response.

YTS480 Neck receiver: 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).

Octave key with regular joint to realize smoothness: A simple but functionable octave joint to realize smoothness.

62 Shape: Traditional body shape is adopted which makes the sound brighter and playing feel lighter.

Ergonomic Key layout: Key layout is designed to fit humans' hands. This helps players concentrated on their performance without feeling stress.

Regular key posts: This style of key posts reduces the resistance and makes the instrument easier to sound.

Tear drop front F key: The unique tear-drop shaped F key improves playability.

Seesaw key: The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel.

Two-point contact: Two-point contact is adopted for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response.

Two-piece bell: Two pieces of brass sheets are joint together by the hands of craftsmen, then shaped to the bell with a machine.

480 Style (AS,TS): A hand-engraved pattern on the ball adds an extra touch of class.

Bell Ring: Bell rings supports the instrument to vibrate well when players blow into it.

Separate style key guard: The separate key guard feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments.

Improved low B-C# connection: An improved mechanism from low B-C# connection ensures the consistent closing of the low C# key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument.

Case (TSC-400EII): Semi-hard case offers a contemporary look and greater ease of transport.