Yamaha YTS-480S Tenor Sax
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Yamaha
YTS-480S Tenor Sax
Product Info
Article Number:
279392
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
YTS-480S Tenor Sax
Category:
Tenor Saxophones
Price:
$3,187.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The YTS-480S is a significant step up from the 475, offering a noticeably improved feel and response. It’s a fantastic option for serious intermediate to advanced players looking for a reliable, well-built horn with modern ergonomics and a bright, focused sound – perfect for jazz, contemporary, and studio work.
Product Description
- Yamaha YTS-480S
- Tenor Saxophone
- New model
- Successor of the YTS-475
- New neck mount
- Improved H/ C# connection
- Separate key guards
- High F# key
- New octave key system as in the 62 series
- Seesaw mechanism
- Drop-shaped fork F key
- Silicon treated pads
- Hand-engraved
- Silver-plated
- Light case with rucksack straps and 4C mouthpiece included
PROS
- • Improved neck mount enhances response and intonation consistency.
- • Separate key guards minimize unwanted vibrations for a cleaner tone.
- • New octave key system mirrors the 62 series for exceptional reliability.
- • Silicon-treated pads ensure quiet, leak-free performance for years.
CONS
- • Silver-plated finish requires diligent care to prevent tarnish and maintain appearance.
- • The lighter case, while convenient, lacks the robust protection of a hard case.
- • While versatile, it leans toward a modern sound, potentially lacking vintage character.
Product Video
Key Features
Material
Yellow brass body and bell, with nickel silver keys
Keywork
Forged key mechanisms with precision adjustments, seesaw lever
Finish
Silver-plated
High F# Key
Present, facilitating extended range and complex passages
Mouthpiece
Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, suitable for a wide range of players
Weight
Approximately 5.3 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The neck mount allows for greater flexibility in adjustment, resulting in a more even response across the range and improved intonation stability compared to the previous model.
The hand-engraving is primarily aesthetic, adding a touch of craftsmanship, but it also subtly affects the horn’s resonance and contributes to its overall tonal character.
Yamaha intentionally incorporated elements from the 62 series, particularly the octave key system, to offer a similar level of precision and reliability in the 480S, though it maintains its own distinct character.
