Yamaha YTS-480 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
Introduction
The Yamaha YTS-480 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone provides the seamless transition from student to professional level that advancing musicians need, boasting features from Yamaha's professional saxophones while offering improved tone and response that unleashes musical potential. This exceptional intermediate tenor features ergonomic key layout for stress-free playing and a precision-crafted two-piece bell design that delivers enhanced playability and optimum tone quality. Now available at an outstanding value of $3,483.99 (regularly $4,608.00), saving $1,124.01 on this professional-feature instrument that makes it the ideal choice for up-and-coming players seeking the perfect bridge between student and professional performance levels.
Product Overview
Built with premium annealed yellow brass throughout the neck, body, and keys, the YTS-480 features the acclaimed 62-style body shape that creates a brighter sound and lighter playing feel preferred by advancing saxophonists. The beautiful gold lacquer finish not only provides stunning visual appeal but also enhances the instrument's acoustic properties and projection characteristics while maintaining the durability needed for intensive practice and performance use.
The specially designed neck delivers improved tone and response that brings out the best in every player's musical expression, while the innovative redesigned octave key system offers remarkable flexibility. Players can choose between the included 62-style neck and those designed for Yamaha's Custom Z and Custom EX professional series (sold separately), providing growth potential and customization options as technical skills advance.
The ergonomic key layout ensures comfortable, effortless playing during extended practice sessions and performances, reducing fatigue while promoting healthy playing technique. The precision-crafted two-piece bell construction provides optimal acoustic coupling and enhanced projection, creating the professional sound quality that intermediate players need to develop their musical voice and prepare for advanced repertoire.
Ideal For
- Intermediate students ready to transition from student instruments to professional-level sound and features
- High school and college musicians preparing for advanced ensemble participation and competitive auditions
- Private lesson students developing sophisticated technique and musical expression on professional-quality instruments
- Jazz ensemble and concert band members who need enhanced playability and optimum tone projection
- Advancing saxophonists seeking growth potential with neck compatibility for future professional upgrades
Key Features
Professional Features from Yamaha's Top Saxophones
Incorporates proven design elements and features from Yamaha's professional saxophone lines, providing intermediate players with access to advanced capabilities and superior sound quality.
Enhanced Neck Design for Superior Performance
Specially designed neck delivers improved tone and response that brings out optimal musical expression, while redesigned octave key system offers flexibility for future professional neck upgrades.
Acclaimed 62-Style Body Shape
Features the trusted 62-style body design that creates brighter sound characteristics and lighter playing feel, making it easier for advancing players to achieve professional-level projection and expression.
Ergonomic Key Layout for Comfortable Playing
Thoughtfully designed ergonomic key positioning ensures stress-free, effortless playing during extended sessions while promoting healthy technique development and reducing physical fatigue.
Premium Construction with Growth Potential
Annealed yellow brass construction throughout with precision two-piece bell design, plus compatibility with Custom Z and Custom EX necks for future professional customization options.
What's Included
- Yamaha YTS-480 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone
- Yamaha TS-4C professional mouthpiece
- Protective case for transport and storage
- 62-style neck (compatible with Custom Z/EX upgrades)
- Manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | YTS-480 Intermediate Professional |
| Key | Bb |
| Body Shape | 62-Style (Brighter Sound) |
| Body Material | Annealed Yellow Brass |
| Neck Material | Annealed Yellow Brass |
| Key Material | Annealed Yellow Brass |
| Finish | Gold Lacquer |
| Bell Construction | Two-Piece Precision Crafted |
| Neck Design | Enhanced for Improved Tone & Response |
| Octave Key System | Redesigned (Flexible Compatibility) |
| Key Layout | Ergonomic for Stress-Free Playing |
| Neck Compatibility | Custom Z and Custom EX (Sold Separately) |
| Playing Feel | Lighter with Professional Sound |
| Growth Potential | Professional Neck Upgrade Options |
| Mouthpiece | Yamaha TS-4C |
| Case | Protective Case Included |
| MSRP | $4,608.00 |
| Sale Price | $3,483.99 |
| Savings | $1,124.01 |
| SKU | YTS-480 |
| UPC | 086792961460 |
Experience This Intermediate Excellence Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience how the Yamaha YTS-480 Intermediate Tenor Saxophone seamlessly bridges the gap between student and professional levels with its enhanced playability, optimum tone quality, and professional features. Our expert saxophone specialists can demonstrate how this exceptional intermediate instrument's ergonomic design, improved neck performance, and growth potential make it the ideal choice for advancing players ready to unleash their musical potential at this outstanding value.
