Yamaha YBS480 Intermediate Baritone Saxophone

Players around the world know Yamaha baritone saxophones for their outstanding sound. In the YBS480 Yamaha refreshes the traditional image of these instruments with powerful yet delicate tone and exceptional playability. The bell configuration and key layout have been revised for more comfortable hold and stable pitch that will be an advantage for first-time baritone sax players.

Features

Ergonomic key layout (YBS-82/62/480): A new key layout is featured on new YBS-82/62/480 that prioritizes ergonomics. It can be played comfortably despite its larger size, resulting in outstanding playability.

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 jointed together by the hands of craftsmen, then shaped to the bell with a machine.

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

Separate style key guard: The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stopper 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.

Newly designed peg and peg post: A peg and peg post are newly designed. The light weighted peg and peg post reduce the influence on the sound when the peg is equipped. *Peg is included in YBS82 and optional for YBS480 and YBS62

Case: Durable hard case is included