Details
The Yamaha YAS-480S silver-plated alto saxophone replaces the popular YAS-475 model. A lot of the new features on the saxophone are taken from the Yamaha Pro and custom series saxophones which make the Yamaha YAS-480 alto sax a high specification instrument at a very affordable price.
The Yamaha YAS-480S alto saxophone has a more solid sound and offers the player a small amount of resistance to play against allowing the player greater musical freedom and versatility.
The new Yamaha YAS-480S alto saxophone features a new octave key design which allows the player to swap or upgrade the instrument neck to Custom Z or Custom EZ necks. The YAS-480 does however come with Yamahas professional 62 style neck which design provides improved tone and quick response.
The YAS-480S separate key guard features adjustable screw cap stoppers normally only found on professional end saxophones and the left hand see-saw provides a more comfortable feel and improved playability. The hand engraved bell gives the saxophone a stylish finish.
Features
- Key: Eb
- Silver-plated body and mechanism
- High F#, front F
- Adjustable thumb hook
- Yamaha AS-4C mouthpiece
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