YAMAHA YTS480 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone
- Catalog #: YTS480
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YTS-480 Intermediate Bb Tenor Saxophone
This intermediate saxophone is designed to make the step up from your student model smooth and enjoyable.
Hand engraving
A hand-engraved pattern on the bell adds an extra touch of class.
Compatible with Yamaha Custom necks
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.
Professional Style Neck
The 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.
| Level | Intermediate | |
|---|---|---|
| Key of | Bb | |
| Neck | Annealed, original 62 design | |
| Neck Material | Yellow Brass | |
| Body Material | Yellow Brass | |
| Bell | Yellow Brass | |
| Key Material | Yellow Brass | |
| Key Buttons | Polyester | |
| Finish | Gold baked epoxy lacquer | |
| Tone Holes | Drawn | |
| Auxiliary Keys | Front F; High F# key | |
| Mouthpiece | Yamaha 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 | Tapered with head and nylon lock (adjustable) | |
| Mounting | Post on body | |