Description
The Yamaha YTS-480 Tenor Saxophone is a popular first upgrade model which offers great longevity and an authoritative tone. This YTS480 model improves on the old 475 model and it’s positioned between the student 280 range and the professional 62 range. We find the YTS-480 to be great value for money for advancing players and/or doublers. This is the classic gold lacquer finish with its traditional look.
The Yamaha YTS-480 Tenor Sax has a slightly broader and fuller sound that the student YTS-280 model. This is primarily due to the more open taper design in the neck which broadens the tone. The YTS-480 also is constructed out of a slightly thicker guage brass compared to the cheaper YTS-280 student model. This extra brass adds a little weight and core resonance to the sound which results in a fuller tone with more projection.
Yamaha YTS-480 Tenor Saxophone features:
- A hand-engraved pattern on the bell adds an extra touch of class
- redesigned octave key system
- 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 62-style neck has been designed for improved tone and response
- The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments.
- The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel.
- 2 year warranty
