The Yamaha YSS-475II intermediate soprano saxophone shares many features with Yamaha’s Professional and Custom series instruments. The YAS-475II offers an advancing musician outstanding response and intonation, as well as lightweight and durable design. Some new features include better key design (improved positioning and lighter weight), new pivot screw design (easier adjustment), and new body taper design (improves intonation).
As with all new Yamaha Band Instruments, this product includes Yamaha’s unbeatable 5-Year Factory Warranty.
Features:
Custom style Bb spatula
The custom spatula facilitates correct technique and increases player comfort
Adjustable thumb rest
Thumb rest allows for a comfortable hand and fingering position
High F# key
The added key allows for more alternate fingerings and a true high F#
New Body Taper
The new body shape provides improved intonation and optimal air-flow
Lower vent tube
The lower vent tubing design reduces noise on lower vent key action
New key post rib plate
Improved protection with the key post rib plate increases durability and strength
New keys
The new keys are lighter, with more comfortable positioning
New Pivot Screws
New bullet point headless pivot screws make for easy adjustment
Laser Engraving
Laser engraving adds precision styling and an improved look
Specifications
Level: Intermediate
Key: Bb
Neck: Straight; One-piece
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#
Mouthpiece: Yamaha 4C
Mouthpiece Cap: Clear lacquered brass
Ligature: Clear lacquered brass
Spring Type: Blue steel needle
Pad Type: Waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters
Bell Decoration: Laser engraved
Thumb Hook: Adjustable plastic
Pivot Screw: New bullet point with no head
Mounting: Heat welded
Included Accessories:
YAC SSC-475II: Lightweight Case
YAC 1281: 4C plastic mouthpiece
YAC 1621: gold-lacquer ligature
YAC 1635: gold-lacquer mouthpiece cap
YAC 141P: Saxophone neckstrap
YAC 1007P: Cork grease; round box
