Yamaha YBS-480 Baritone Saxophone - Gold Lacquer | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Yamaha YBS-480 intermediate baritone saxophone combines professional-level design with student-friendly playability, delivering the fat, punchy tone that bari players demand. Engineered through Yamaha's innovative "top-down" design process, this gold lacquer instrument incorporates advanced features from the company's professional YBS-62II model while maintaining exceptional durability for classroom use. Perfect for advancing students ready to elevate their performance, the YBS-480 offers outstanding quality and value in an intermediate baritone saxophone.
Product Overview
The YBS-480 features post-to-body construction with a yellow brass body and keys, finished in gleaming gold lacquer. This innovative construction method enhances resonance and structural integrity, ensuring the instrument withstands the rigors of daily practice and performance. The hand-engraved bell adds an elegant professional touch to this meticulously crafted saxophone.
Playability receives special attention with improved ergonomics throughout the instrument. The hydro-formed 62-style neck with narrower bore taper delivers optimum tone and response across all registers, while the vertically integrated bore and neck design borrowed from the professional YBS-62II ensures superior intonation. The shorter 2-piece bell specifically improves low-note accuracy, a critical feature for baritone saxophonists.
Advanced features include front F and low A auxiliary keys, a seesaw key mechanism, and an adjustable plastic thumb hook for personalized comfort. The instrument includes a receiver for an optional peg to help support its weight during extended playing sessions. Waterproof leather and wool felt pads with plastic tone boosters provide reliable sealing and tonal enhancement, while stainless steel springs ensure smooth, responsive action that lasts.
Ideal For
- School band students transitioning from beginner instruments to professional-quality performance
- Jazz ensemble players seeking rich, powerful projection in the low register
- Advancing musicians who demand reliable intonation across all playing ranges
- Concert band performers requiring consistent tone and responsive keywork
- Students preparing for college auditions or regional honor bands
Key Features
Professional-Inspired Design
Yamaha's top-down design philosophy brings features from the YBS-62II professional model to this intermediate instrument. The vertically integrated bore and hydro-formed 62-style neck deliver professional response and tone quality that supports advanced technique development.
Enhanced Intonation System
The shorter 2-piece bell design specifically addresses low-note intonation challenges common in baritone saxophones. Combined with the precisely tapered neck bore, this system ensures accurate pitch throughout the instrument's range, making ensemble playing more effortless and rewarding.
Durable Post-to-Body Construction
Yellow brass keys mounted directly to the body increase structural strength while enhancing acoustic properties. This rugged construction keeps the instrument performing reliably in demanding classroom and performance environments, reducing maintenance needs and repair shop visits.
Ergonomic Key Layout
Improved ergonomics allow comfortable hand positions and faster technical passages. The seesaw key mechanism and adjustable thumb hook accommodate different hand sizes and playing styles, while front F and low A keys expand the instrument's musical capabilities.
Premium Pad and Spring System
Waterproof leather and wool felt pads with plastic tone boosters provide excellent sealing and enhanced tonal characteristics. Stainless steel springs deliver smooth, consistent action that responds precisely to the player's technique, supporting expressive musical performance.
What's Included
- Yamaha YBS-480 Baritone Saxophone
- BSC-41III hardshell case
- Yamaha AS-4C mouthpiece with yellow brass ligature and plastic cap
- Free standard shipping
- Yamaha manufacturer warranty
- Ask us about our white glove delivery service
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | #62 Shape, Post-to-Body Construction, Yellow Brass |
| Bore Size | Vertically Integrated, 62-style Design |
| Key/Valve System | Yellow Brass Keys with Polyester Buttons |
| Pads/Springs | Waterproof Leather/Wool Felt with Plastic Tone Boosters, Stainless Steel Springs |
| Mouthpiece/Bow | Yamaha AS-4C with Yellow Brass Ligature and Plastic Cap |
| Finish | Gold Lacquer with Hand Engraved Bell |
| Weight | Standard Intermediate Baritone Saxophone Weight |
| Key | Eb |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Auxiliary Keys | Front F, Low A |
| Neck Type | Hydro-formed, 62-style Design, Yellow Brass |
| Bell Type | 2-piece, Hand Engraved |
| Tone Holes | Drawn |
| Thumb Hook | Adjustable, Plastic |
| Additional Features | Seesaw Key, Optional Peg Receiver |
| Case | BSC-41III Hardshell Case |
| Manufacturer Part Number | YBS-480 |
Experience This Baritone Saxophone Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to test the Yamaha YBS-480 and experience its professional tone quality and smooth playability firsthand. Our knowledgeable staff can help you understand how this exceptional intermediate baritone saxophone supports your musical development. Contact us today to schedule your in-store trial or learn more about financing options.
