Product Highlights
- YAS-480 Neck
- The neck is designed for 480 series for improved tone and response.
- YAS-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 (sold separately).
- Octave key with a regular joint to realize smoothness
- A simple but functionable octave joint to realize smoothness.
- 62 shape
- Traditional body shape is adopted which makes the sound brighter and playing feel lighter.
- Ergonomic key layout
- Key layout is designed to fit to humans' hands. This helps players concentrate on their performance without feeling stress.
- 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.
- 480 style (AS, TS)
- A hand-engraved pattern on the bell adds an extra touch of class.
- 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 stoppers 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.
- Case (ASC-400EII)
- Semi-hard case offers a contemporary look and greater ease of transport.
Specification
- - Brand : Yamaha
- - Model : YAS-480
- - Level : Intermediate
- - Key of : Eb
- - Neck : Annealed; Original YAS-62 design
- - Neck Material : Yellow Brass
- - Body Material : Yellow Brass
- - Key Material : Yellow Brass
- - Key Buttons : Polyester
- - Finish : Gold Lacquer
- - Tone Holes : Drawn
- - Auxiliary Keys : Front F; High F# Key
- - Mouthpiece : AS-4C
- - Mouthpiece Cap : Plastic
- - Ligature : Yellow Brass; Clear Lacquer
- - Spring Type : Stainless Steel
- - Pad Type : Waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters
- - Bell Decoration : Stamped
- - Thumb Hook : Adjustable Plastic
- - Pivot Screw : Straight-tapered with head, nylon lock (adjustable)
- - Mounting : Post on Body
What's in the box?
- - Yamaha YAS-480 Alto Saxophones Gold
- - Mouthpiece
- - Hardcase
- - Manual
- - Warranty