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Yamaha YAS-480 Intermediate Eb Alto Saxophone, Gold Finish

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Features

  • Hand engraving
  • Compatible with Custom Yamaha necks
  • Enhanced neck
  • Key guard
  • Left-hand seesaw key

Description

YAS-480 Intermediate Eb Alto Saxophone Lacquer. With a design influenced by high-end Yamaha saxophones, the Yamaha YAS-480 alto saxophone features highly accurate intonation, a warm tone and a quick response. It is lightweight yet durable, and comes with a professional-quality 62-style neck for a more mature quality of sound. The hand-engraved pattern on the YAS-480 bell adds an extra touch of class, and endears the instrument to its owner. 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. The included new 62-style neck has been redesigned for improved tone and response. The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments, and the left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel. The YAS-480 features an improved mechanism from low B-C ensures the consistent closing of the low C key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument.

Color: gold, clear


Brand: YAMAHA


Instrument Key: Eb


Style: Modern


Item Weight: 6 Kilograms


Item Weight: 13.2 pounds


Product Dimensions: 29.2 x 9.6 x 15.2 inches


Item model number: YAS-480


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: May 13, 2012


Color Name: gold, clear


Instrument Key: Eb


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    • Yama-wow!
Yamaha YAS-480 doesn't disappoint. When the package arrived, I was eager yet apprehensive about opening the package. I had read online that other buyers received Yamaha's made in Indonesia and not Japan. I suppose it doesn't matter where it's made, as long as they adhere to Yamaha's standards. However, I was pleased to see that my horn was made in Japan. Wonderful! I once owned a Yamaha intermediate tenor sax and a Yamaha intermediate soprano sax. Both horns performed extremely well. The sound quality was like, well...imagine a cheap horn's voice sounding like Van Morrison. The Yamaha's sounded like Whitney Houston hitting the highs and Luther Vandross hitting the lows. It broke my heart to have to sell those horns. Well, I decided to give it another go. This time I purchased a Yamaha intermediate alto sax. I compared it to the Seller equivalent which costs $350 more. When I first opened the package, I knew I had made the right choice. The case is a leather composite around a hard exterior. It's sleek and professional looking. The horn is beautiful. Simply beautiful. I must have stared at it for it's elegant beauty. After shaking the stars from my eyes, I decided to play it. The horn comes with a Yamaha 4 C mouthpiece and a box of 10 reeds made in China. I tried the Chinese reeds on the 4 C mouthpiece. The sound was bright and loud. I replaced the reed with a Rico 3.0 and the sound became warmer, more nuanced. When I tried a synthetic reed (Venn 3.0), I started to sound like Dave Coz. (Not kidding!) I can't wait to experiment with a better mouth piece, but this one holds it's own. The keys allow for easy access to low notes. Plus the F# key allows for easy access to high F#. I was even able to reach high G! I feel like I'm just scratching the surface of the potential this horn has to offer. This horn would serve a beginner very well. However, it would better serve a professional or an avid player who knows how to appreciate a finely crafted instrument. The company who fulfilled the order, "Are you not entertained", fulfilled the order the next day after ordering. Great service! I hope this helps with your buying decision. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2023 by Sean Jackson
    • Got Intermediate level even if Beginner
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Came super fast from Japan. Was out for delivery the 6th day after order date. Excellent double box packaging, no damage, came in perfect condition from Premium Japan seller. It's Made in Indonesia (doesn't matter to me). I bought the YAS480 (after returning a sub $300 sax) rather than going for Student model . Even if I am just 3 weeks into Sax, I can feel hell lot of difference compared to the sub $300 one. The Yamaha blows so easily and has nice tone. Low B & Bb I could play so easily. Also it's much light in weight. Keys are smooth to operate Came with NO Swab. Just 1 Rico 2.5 Reed, cork grease, Polishing cloth, 4C mouthpiece with ligature & cap. If you are sure of keeping the sax and not quitting I suggest to directly jump to intermediate than spend $1100 on student model. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019 by Nishant K Nishant K
    • this is saxophone look likes fake!
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This is saxophone look likes fake! the logo on the neck of octave is different to the picture and with official YAMAHA. Also not look likes brand new, the connection of neck was a little rusty.
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022 by jonathan lin jonathan lin
    • Happy With Purchase
Fast shipping and good packing with no damage. So far the sax seems good. Upgrade for a student playing four years. We decided to go with this one because he will be using his other sax for marching and this for concerts. Very good looking instrument and would purchase again. Company answers questions quickly via: email. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019 by S.Marie
    • Great saxophone, best price
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Arrival: (1 week, with approx $50 freight) the saxophone was packaged well. Quality: as desired. YAS 480 model made in Indonesia stamped on instrument. I’m told by my student/child it has great sound. Contains: one saxophone, one neck piece, one mouth piece with ligature, one 2.5 reed, one quality zipper cloth case with formed inlay (as you would find in a hard sided case to hold a saxophone) one no frills neck strap, cork grease, and manual. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2019 by troy dilger troy dilger
    • Excelente instrumento
Excelente mi pedido llego a tiempo es de calidad y la descripción se corresponde a él instrumento recibido
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2023 by silvia soucre u
    • Very good sax
Reached BEFORE scheduled TIME. Very good condition. No cleaning kit (very bad).
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2020 by Antonio Daniels
    • Nice intermediate saxo
I got this saxophone for my 11 years old son, he is so happy on this instrument. It has been shipped from Japan with original case in two layers of paper boxes when I picked it up in post office, it arrived much earlier than estimated date.
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019 by Mary

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