The Yamaha YAS-480S is an intermediate step-up alto saxophone engineered for serious players ready to advance their craft. Built with professional-grade features including a silver-plated finish, this instrument delivers superior playability and rich, resonant tone. The 480 series combines quality construction with responsive mechanics, making it ideal for students progressing toward advanced performance levels. Whether for jazz, classical, or contemporary music, this saxophone provides the reliability and tonal clarity needed to develop technique and musical expression with confidence.

Durable Case Included

• 480 series neck & neck receiver for improved tone and response
  
• Redesigned octave key with regular joint to realize smoothness (gives players the flexibility to choose between the included 62-style neck and those designed for the Custom Z and Custom EX)
  
• Tear drop front F key improves playability
• Left-hand seesaw key designed to increase playability and comfort
• Traditional 62 body shape for a brighter sound and lighter playing feel
• Regular key posts with reduced resistance, making the instrument easier to sound
• Two-piece bell (with hand-engraved pattern)
• Bell-ring for improved tone, response, and vibration support
  
• Two-point contact adopted for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response
• Separate style key guard with adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments
• Improved low B-C# connection, ensuring consistent closing of the low C# key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range

SPECIFICATIONS
Level: Intermediate
Key: Eb
Neck Shape: Annealed; Original YAS-62 design
Neck/Body/Bell: Silver-Plated Brass
Bell Decoration: Hand engraved
Key Buttons: Yellow Brass, Polyester
Tone Holes: Drawn
Auxiliary Keys: Front F; High F# Key
Pad Type: Waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters
Thumb Hook: Adjustable plastic