The YAS-480S alto saxophone is one step ahead. With a little more resistance, it has an authoritative sound, but a great flexibility due to the separated key guards.

The Yamaha YAS-480 succeeds its incredibly popular predecessor, the YAS-475. Based on the YAS-475 saxophone, the YAS-480 is even further enhanced with a new low B-C# connection for better adjustment and a new octave system from the 62 series that facilitates the use of custom necks. This means you can alter the sound of the YAS-480 by changing the neck to a custom Yamaha model.

Features

• Compatible with Custom Yamaha necks - 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 (sold separately)
• Improved Low B-C# connection - An improved mechanism from low B-C# ensures the consistent closing of the low C# key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument.
• Hand engraving - A hand-engraved pattern on the bell adds an extra touch of class.
• Neck - The 62-style neck has been designed for improved tone and response.
• Key guard - The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments.
• Left-hand seesaw key - The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel.

The Yamaha YAS-480 is an excellent step up from a student alto saxophone and is more than capable of allowing you to reach all grades.

Specifications

• Brass body and keywork
• Silver plated 
• Neck compatible with pro models
• Octave key system as 62 series
• Top F# key
• Tear-drop front F mechanism
• Hand engraved bell
• Polyester key buttons
• Tapered pivot screw with nylon head
• Adjustable plastic thumb hook

Included Accessories

• AS-4C mouthpiece
• Yamaha ligature
• Yamaha metal mouthpiece cap
• Neck sling
• Polishing cloth
• Cork grease
• Reed

The Case

The Yamaha YAS-480 comes in a smart black, durable, zip-up fitted case. The YAS-480's case features a large, zip-up external accessory pocket, 2 durable carry handles and hide-away back-pack straps that can be zipped away when not needed. There is also a detachable shoulder strap. The exterior is finished with attractive detailing, featuring the Yamaha logo and white stitching.

The case lid opens wide to allow easy access to the saxophone and a large internal storage area. This case will provide excellent protection for your saxophone and is easy to carry.

Why Buy Yamaha?

• Perfect touch - manufactured to exacting tolerances for playing comfort
• Excellent sound and intonation - exceptional musicality and easy to play in tune
• Easy to play - optimised, beginner-friendly specifications and design
• Built to last - over many decades Yamaha has acquired an unrivalled reputation for quality and reliability
• High Specification- many professional level features included
• Superb residual values - making future upgrades more affordable