Yamaha YBS-480 Intermediate Baritone Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Manufacturer's Description:

The Yamaha YBS-480 is a remarkable intermediate baritone saxophone that has been optimized for smooth action and superior tone. It follows the company's "top-down" design process, incorporating advanced features from their professional models. Students appreciate the YBS-480 for its easy playability, excellent intonation, and rich, powerful sound. Band directors value its sturdy construction, ensuring it stays in the classroom rather than needing frequent repairs. As a popular choice for advancing baritone saxophone players, the Yamaha YBS-480 offers impressive quality, performance, and value. If you're ready to progress as a player, this saxophone is an outstanding option.

Tear drop front F key

The unique tear-drop shaped F key improves playability.

Seesaw key

The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel.

Two-point contact

Two-point contact is adopted for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response.

Two-piece bell

Two pieces of brass sheets are jointed together by the hands of craftsmen, then shaped to the bell with a machine.

Bell-ring

Bell rings supports the instrument to vibrate well when players blow into it.

Separate style key guard

The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments.

Improved low B-C# connection

An improved mechanism from low B-C# connection ensures the consistent closing of the low C# key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument.

Newly designed peg and peg post

A peg and peg post are newly designed. The light weighed peg and peg post reduce the influence on the sound when the peg is equipped.

*Peg is included in YBS-82 and optional for YBS-480 and YBS-62.

Case (BSC-41III)

Durable hard case is included.

More information at https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/winds/saxophones/ybs-480/index.html