- Description
- Features
- Specs
This model combines state-of-the-art production expertise with design elements of Yamaha professional and custom saxophones to provide the saxophone of its best quality to as many people around the world as possible.
The 480 Intermediate saxophone is designed to make the step up from your student model smooth and enjoyable. A student’s size shouldn’t stop them from playing the baritone sax. The YBS-480 is easy to play and hold for players of all sizes.
Ergonomic key layout (YBS-82/62/480)
A new key layout is featured on new YBS-82/62/480 that prioritizes ergonomics. It can be played comfortably despite its larger size, resulting in outstanding playability.
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.
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.
Newly designed peg and peg post
A peg and peg post are newly designed. The light weighed peg and peg post reduce the influence on the sound when the peg is equipped.
*Peg is included in YBS-82 and optional for YBS-480 and YBS-62.
Case (BSC-41III)
Durable hard case is included.
| Level | Intermediate | |
|---|---|---|
| Key of | Eb | |
| Bell | Two-piece | |
| Key Buttons | Polyester | |
| Finish | Gold lacquer or Silver Plate | |
| Auxiliary Keys | Front F; Low A | |
| Neck | Hydro-formed 62 neck | |
| Case | Hard case; no wheels | |
| Peg | Optional | |
| Key Posts | Post-to-body construction | |