Yamaha YAS-480C Intermediate Alto Saxophone

Product Features

Hand Engraving

A hand-engraved pattern on the bell adds an extra touch of class.

Compatible with Yamaha Custom 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.

Professional Style 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.

Backpack Style Case

Semi-hard case offers a contemporary look and greater ease of transport.

Product Specs

• Level: Intermediate
• Key: Eb
• Neck: Annealed; Original YAS-62 Design
• Neck, Body, and Key Material: Yellow Brass
• Key Buttons: Polyester
• Finish: Gold Lacquer
• Tone Holes: Drawn
• Auxiliary Keys: Front F, High F# Key
• Mouthpiece: AS-4C
• Mouthpiece Cap: Plastic
• Ligature: Yellow Brass, Clear Lacquer
• Spring Type: Stainless Steel
• Pad Type: Waterproof Leather & Wool Felt with Plastic Tone Boosters
• Bell Decoration: Stamped
• Thumb Hook: Adjustable Plastic
• Pivot Screw: Straight-Tapered with Head, Nylon Lock (Adjustable)
• Mounting: Post on Body