With a design influenced by high-end Yamaha saxophones, the YTS-480 features highly accurate intonation, a warm tone and a quick response. It is lightweight yet durable, and comes with a professional-quality 62-style neck for a more mature quality of sound.
Hand engraving |
A hand-engraved pattern on the bell adds an extra touch of class.
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Compatible with Custom Yamaha necks
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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).
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Neck
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The new 62 style neck has been designed for improved tone and response. |
Key guard |
The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments. |
Left-hand seesaw key |
The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel.
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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. |
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Level |
Intermediate |
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Key of |
Bb |
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Neck |
Annealed, original 62 design |
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Neck Material |
Yellow Brass |
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Body Material |
Yellow Brass |
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Bell |
Yellow Brass |
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Key Material |
Yellow Brass |
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Key Buttons |
Polyester |
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Finish |
Gold baked epoxy lacquer |
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Tone Holes |
Drawn |
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Auxiliary Keys |
Front F; High F# key |
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Mouthpiece |
Yamaha 4C |
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Mouthpiece Cap |
Plastic |
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Ligature |
Yellow Brass; Clear Lacquer |
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Spring Type |
Stainless Steel |
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Pad Type |
Waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters |
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Bell Decoration |
Stamped |
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Thumb Hook |
Adjustable Plastic |
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Pivot Screw |
Tapered with head and nylon lock (adjustable) |
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Mounting |
Post on body |