Yamaha YTS-480 Intermediate Bb Tenor Saxophone – Lacquered

Yamaha YTS-480 Intermediate Bb Tenor Saxophone – Lacquered

The Yamaha YTS-480 intermediate saxophone is designed to make the step up from your student model smooth and enjoyable.

YTS-480 Neck – The neck is designed for 480 series for improved tone and response.
YTS-480 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.
Octave key with a regular joint to realize smoothness.
62 Body Shape – Traditional body shape is adopted which makes the sound brighter and playing feel lighter.
Ergonomic Key Layout – Designed to fit to humans’ hands. This helps players concentrate on their performance without feeling stress.
Regular 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 – Adopted for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response.
Two-piece bell – Brass sheets are jointed together by the hands of craftsmen, then shaped to the bell with a machine.
Bell rings supports the instrument to vibrate well when players blow into it.
The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments.
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.