Detail 01
62-style neck
Designed for improved tone and response; the description identifies it as professional quality.
Product detailSKU #1500000386699
YamahaYTS-480 Tenor Saxophone Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An intermediate Bb tenor saxophone with accurate intonation, warm tone, quick response, and Yamaha 62-style neck design.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Intermediate tenor saxophone players
- Players seeking a lightweight yet durable instrument
- Players who value low-range response and adjustable professional-style mechanisms
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a saxophone specified outside the Bb tenor format
- Players who require a model with artist association stated in the supplied data
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Low B-C# mechanism
Promotes consistent low C# key closing and clear low-range response.
Detail 03
Adjustable thumb hook
The thumb hook position can be adjusted.
Detail 04
Separate key guards
They use adjustable screw-cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Includes a TS-4C mouthpiece, plastic cap, and yellow-brass clear-lacquer ligature.
- 02The octave key system supports the included 62-style neck and necks designed for Yamaha Custom Z and Custom EX saxophones.
- 03The auxiliary keys are High F# and Front F.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What key is the YTS-480?
It is a Bb tenor saxophone.
02What mouthpiece is included?
A Yamaha TS-4C mouthpiece is included, along with a plastic cap and yellow-brass clear-lacquer ligature.
03Which auxiliary keys does it have?
It has High F# and Front F auxiliary keys.
04Can it use other Yamaha necks?
Its redesigned octave key system supports the included 62-style neck and necks designed for Yamaha Custom Z and Custom EX saxophones.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Yellow brass
- Color Finish
- Gold-lacquer
- Neck Wood
- Yellow brass
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000386699
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