Yamaha YTS-480SGLKY | Intermediate Step-Up Tenor Saxophone | Silver-Plated w/Gold Keys

The YTS-480SGLK Bb tenor saxophone is a bold new addition to the popular Yamaha intermediate saxophone lineup. Designed for advancing players stepping up from student models, this instrument offers the trusted performance of the 480 series with a visually striking twist: a silver-plated body and neck paired with gold-lacquered keys. This elegant contrast enhances stage presence while maintaining the playability, tone, and craftsmanship Yamaha is known for.

Durable Case Included

• YTS-480 neck & receiver
• Octave key with a simple, regular joint to realize smoothness
• Traditional 62 body shape is adopted which makes the sound brighter and playing feel lighter
• Regular key posts with reduced resistance, making the instrument easier to sound
• Tear drop front F key improves playability
• Left-hand seesaw key designed to increase playability and comfort
• Two-point contact adopted for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response
• Two-piece bell (with hand-engraved pattern)
• Bell-ring for improved tone, response, and vibration support

SPECIFICATIONS
Level: Intermediate
Key of: Bb
Neck: Annealed; Original YAS-62 design
Neck/Body Material: Silver-Plated Brass
Keys: Gold-Plated, Polyester
Finish: Silver-Plated
Tone Holes: Drawn
Auxiliary Keys: Front F; High F# Key
Pad Type: Waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters
Bell Decoration: Hand engraved
Thumb Hook: Adjustable Plastic
Pivot Screw: Straight-tapered with head, nylon lock (adjustable)
Mounting: Post on Body