Yamaha YTS-480 Intermediate Bb Tenor Saxophone - Lacquered

Yamaha YTS-480 Intermediate Bb Tenor Saxophone - Lacquered

The Yamaha YTS-480 intermediate saxophone is designed to make the step up from your student model smooth and enjoyable.

• YTS-480 Neck - The neck is designed for 480 series for improved tone and response.
• YTS-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.
• Octave key with a regular joint to realize smoothness.
• 62 Body Shape - Traditional body shape is adopted which makes the sound brighter and playing feel lighter.
• Ergonomic Key Layout - Designed to fit to humans' hands. This helps players concentrate on their performance without feeling stress.
• Regular 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 - Adopted for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response.
• Two-piece bell - Brass sheets are jointed together by the hands of craftsmen, then shaped to the bell with a machine.
• Bell rings supports the instrument to vibrate well when players blow into it.
• The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments.
• 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.