YAS-480 Alto Saxophones

The YAS-480SGLK alto saxophone and YTS-480SGLK tenor saxophone are bold new additions to the popular Yamaha intermediate saxophone lineup. Designed for advancing players stepping up from student models, these instruments offer 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.

YAS-480 Intermediate Eb Alto Saxophone

YAS-480 Intermediate Eb Alto Saxophone

This Intermediate saxophone is designed to make the step up from your student model smooth and enjoyable.

YAS-480SGLK

Features

YAS-480 Neck

The neck is designed for the 480 series for improved tone and response.

YAS-480 Neck receiver

The redesigned octave key system gives players the flexibility to choose between the included 62-style neck and those designed for the Custom Z and Custom EX Yamaha saxophones (sold separately).

Octave key with a regular joint

A simple but functionable octave joint to realize smoothness.

62 shape

Traditional body shape is adopted which makes the sound brighter and playing feel lighter.

Regular key posts

This style of key posts reduces the resistance and makes the instrument easier to sound.

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.

480 style (AS, TS)

A hand-engraved pattern on the bell adds an extra touch of class.

Bell-ring

The neck is designed for 480 series for improved tone and response.

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.