Yamaha YAS-480SGLK Alto Saxophone - Silver/Gold | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Yamaha YAS-480SGLK is an intermediate alto saxophone featuring a distinctive silver-plated body with gold lacquer keys, combining professional-grade construction with refined tonal characteristics. Designed for advancing students and serious players, this Eb alto saxophone delivers the responsive feel and rich projection needed for jazz ensembles, concert bands, and solo performance. Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls offers this exceptional instrument to saxophonists ready to elevate their artistry.
Product Overview
The YAS-480SGLK features a striking two-tone finish with a silver-plated body that provides enhanced brilliance and projection, complemented by gold lacquer keys that offer warmth and comfortable tactile response. This unique combination delivers both visual appeal and tonal advantages, with the silver body contributing clarity and edge while maintaining the characteristic warmth of the alto saxophone voice. The instrument's construction incorporates advanced design elements from Yamaha's professional Custom series.
Built with a traditional G2 body shape, the YAS-480SGLK produces a brighter, more focused sound with lighter playing feel compared to modern curved designs. The specially designed neck enhances tone production and response across all registers, while the improved low B-C# connection mechanism ensures consistent closing of the low C# key, promoting clear articulation in the lower range. The two-piece bell construction allows for optimal vibration and resonance throughout the instrument.
The YAS-480SGLK incorporates professional features including regular key posts that reduce resistance for easier sound production, a redesigned octave key system offering flexibility between included G2-style and Custom series necks, and a seesaw key mechanism for enhanced playability. The separate style key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers, allowing players to make professional-level technical adjustments to suit their playing style and preferences.
Ideal For
- Intermediate and advancing alto saxophone students transitioning to professional-quality instruments
- High school and college jazz ensemble performers seeking rich tone and responsive articulation
- Concert band saxophonists requiring excellent intonation and projection across all registers
- Adult amateur musicians upgrading from student models to intermediate performance instruments
- Students preparing for regional honor bands, all-state auditions, and competitive solo festivals
Key Features
Silver Body with Gold Lacquer Keys
The distinctive two-tone finish combines a silver-plated body for enhanced brilliance and projection with gold lacquer keys that provide warmth and comfortable feel. This premium finish offers both aesthetic appeal and tonal characteristics that blend the clarity of silver with the richness of gold, creating a versatile voice suitable for classical and jazz styles.
Professional G2 Body Design
The traditional G2 body shape delivers a brighter, more focused sound with lighter playing response. This proven design enhances projection and articulation, making it ideal for ensemble playing where clarity and blend are essential. The hand-engraved bell pattern adds an extra touch of elegance and class to the instrument's appearance.
Advanced Neck and Receiver System
The specially designed YAS-480 neck optimizes tone production and response, while the redesigned octave key receiver provides flexibility to use either the included G2-style neck or necks from Yamaha's Custom Z and Custom EX series. This versatility allows players to customize their sound as their playing develops and preferences evolve.
Enhanced Key Mechanism
Regular key posts reduce resistance throughout the key system, making the instrument easier to sound and more responsive to subtle finger movements. The unique tear-drop shaped front F key improves playability, while the seesaw key mechanism provides smooth, efficient key action. The two-point contact bell-ring connection ensures optimal resonance transfer.
Improved Low Register Connection
An enhanced mechanism from the low B-C# connection ensures consistent closing of the low C# key, promoting clear response and articulation in the critical lower register. This refinement eliminates sluggish response in the low range, providing confidence when executing technical passages that extend into the saxophone's bottom notes.
Professional Adjustability
The separate style key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers, allowing for professional-style technical adjustments. This feature enables players and technicians to fine-tune key height and response characteristics, customizing the instrument's feel to match individual playing styles and technical requirements.
What's Included
- Yamaha YAS-480SGLK Alto Saxophone
- ASC-400EII professional-quality case
- Yamaha 4C mouthpiece
- Neck strap
- Yamaha warranty
- Free standard shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Key | Eb (Alto) |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Body Shape | G2 traditional shape |
| Body Finish | Silver plating |
| Key Finish | Gold lacquer |
| Bell | Two-piece hand-engraved bell |
| Neck | YAS-480 series neck (compatible with Custom necks) |
| Key Design | Regular key posts, tear-drop front F key |
| Key Guards | Separate style with adjustable stoppers |
| Octave Key | Redesigned receiver system |
| Low Register | Improved B-C# connection mechanism |
| Case | ASC-400EII hard case |
| Mouthpiece | Yamaha 4C |
Experience This Intermediate Alto Saxophone Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the refined tone and professional features of the Yamaha YAS-480SGLK alto saxophone. Our knowledgeable staff can help you evaluate how this intermediate instrument meets your performance goals and musical aspirations. Contact us today to schedule a trial of this exceptional saxophone and explore our complete selection of band instruments Idaho Falls musicians trust for advancing their skills.
