Band & Orchestra Yamaha | Yamaha Yas-480 Intermediate Eb Alto Saxophone Silver Plated

The Yamaha Yas-480 Is An Outstanding Intermediate Alto Saxophone That Provides Impressive Quality, Performance And Value. Optimized For Smooth Playability And An Expressive Tone, The Yas-480 Boasts Many Of The Advanced Features Found On Yamaha’S Professional Models. The Yas-480 Is A Popular Choice For Advancing Saxophonists Ready To Take Their Playing To The Next Level.

Professional Neck Receiver Delivers Mature Sound

With A 62-Style Neck Influenced By Yamaha’ Saxophones, The Yas-480 Produces A Warm, Full-Bodied Tone And Quick Response. Its Redesigned Neck Receiver Gives Players The Flexibility To Choose Between The Included 62-Style Neck And Those For Yamaha’S Custom Z And Custom Ex Models. The New 62-Style Neck Has Been Reengineered For Improved Tone And Playability.

Enhanced Low-End Key Mechanism

An Improved Mechanism From Low B To C# Ensures Consistent Closing Of The Low C# Key And A Clear Response From The Instrument’S Low Range. This Enhanced Mechanism, Combined With The Yas-480’S Redesigned Octave Key System, Provides Flexibility And Promotes Accurate Intonation Across All Registers.

High-End Features And Adjustability

The Yas-480 Includes Many Of The Advanced Features Found On Yamaha’S Professional Saxophones, Like Separate Key Guards With Adjustable Screw Cap Stoppers For Customized Technical Adjustments. Its Left-Hand Seesaw Key Has Been Designed For Increased Playability And Comfort. The Hand-Engraved Bell Pattern Adds Visual Appeal And Gives Players An Extra Sense Of Pride In Their Instrument.

Durable Yet Lightweight Body

Constructed From Durable Yet Lightweight Materials, The Yas-480 Produces A Resonant, Projecting Tone While Remaining Comfortable To Hold And Play. Its Rock-Solid Build Quality Keeps The Instrument In Peak Playing Condition, Minimizing Time In The Repair Shop.