The perfect step-up instrument for intermediate saxophone players.
- Professional 62-style neck has been designed for improved tone and response
- An improved mechanism from low B-C# ensures the consistent closing of the low C# key
- The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel
- A hand-engraved pattern on the bell adds an extra touch of class
Outstanding performance and quality.
The Yamaha YTS-480 tenor saxophone is an ideal step-up instrument, perfect for bringing the best out of advancing students. The design of Yamaha’s YTS-480 intermediate tenor saxophone is based on Yamaha’s professional and custom saxophones, and shares many of their features. The YTS-480 features highly accurate intonation, warm tone, quick response, and an improved neck design. Lightweight and durable, this intermediate saxophone also comes with an attractive, highly protective case with a comfortable shoulder strap.
Designed to maximize your performance.
The Yamaha YTS-480 tenor saxophone boast many features of professional and custom Yamaha saxophones that allow for improved performance and comfort. Despite already coming with a professional 62-style Yamaha neck, 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. The improved low B-C# connection not only ensures the consistent closing of the low C# key, but it also promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument.
Yamaha factory 5-Year Warranty
As with all new Yamaha Band Instruments, the YTS-480 includes Yamaha’s unbeatable 5-Year Factory Warranty.
Included Accessories
- Premium saxophone case with shoulder strap
- Yamaha 4C plastic mouthpiece
- Yamaha clear lacquer ligature
- Yamaha plastic mouthpiece cap
- Yamaha cork grease
- Yamaha neck strap
- Yamaha polishing cloth