Yamaha YAS-480 alto saxophone
Product information "Yamaha YAS-480 alto saxophone"
With the Yamaha YAS-480 Saxophone you are always one step ahead. With a little more resistance you get a focused tone while the split key guard gives musical flexibility and good ergonomics, playability and intonation of the instrument are first class - as usual from Yamaha.
body, neck and mechanics:
Body, neck and mechanics are all brass on the alto saxophone. The low weight of the instrument and the quality workmanship guarantee a comfortable, efficient response. The ergonomically designed mechanism provides additional security and a good feel. The additional innovations such as a more stable neck connection and a new deep-H-C#-connection provide improved response and greater stability. The S-bow comes from the 62 series and provides improved response, a fuller sound in the upper octave and a wide range of tones.
sound and response:
The YAS has an enormous variety of sounds and a rich and full sound. The direct approach provides additional security and the smooth running mechanism vouches for playing comfort. The well-known and successful balanced Yamaha Sound can also be found in the standard series. When it comes to intonation the YAS-480 need not fear comparison with the high end models. All this sound and playability guarantee a use from classical to Big Band.
case and accessories:
A water-repellent lightweight case with sling system allows a back-friendly transport. On the front a pocket for notes and accessories is available. The matching 4C mouthpiece completes the equipment package.
- Adjustable Side Key: no
- Backpack straps: yes
- Bocal finish.: Gold lacquer
- Body Surface: Gold lacquer
- Body material: Brass
- C#/B Rocker: yes
- Case / Gigbag: Light-Case
- Child Friendly Design: no
- Country of Origin: Indonesia
- Double Arm Mechanisms: no
- Engraving: yes
- Includes: Saxophone, Mouthpiece, light Case
- Keywork material: Brass
- Material: Brass
- Material neck: Brass
- Mechanics Surface: Gold lacquer
- Mouthpiece: yes
- Pad: Leather with Plastic Resonators
- Thumb hook: Plastic, Adjustable
- high F Sharp Key: yes
Yamaha or A Company That Makes Everything. In fact, you could probably list faster what Yamaha does not make. The Japan-based company, active for over 125 years, is the all-rounder among instrument manufacturers. Having started as a maker of pianos, grand pianos and even wooden furniture, the range was soon expanded considerably: Yamaha now offers keyboards, string instruments, woodwinds, drums and percussion as well as PA and studio equipment. For example, youll find steel-string acoustic guitars, electric guitars, electric basses, the popular PSR keyboards, acoustic drumkits and e-drum sets, flutes and saxophones for beginners and intermediates, as well as the popular Clavinova CLP-700 digital pianos and entertainer keyboards like the Genos or the synthesiser Yamaha MX49, plus PA equipment and studio monitors for professional needs. In any case, you can always rely on Yamaha for excellent value for money.
