Variations
Intermediate Baritone Saxophones.
Variations Finish: Gold lacquer
Finish: Gold lacquer
Variations Finish: Silver-plated
Finish: Silver-plated
Players around the world know Yamaha baritone saxophones for their outstanding sound. In the YBS-480 Yamaha refreshes the traditional image of these instruments with powerful yet delicate tone and exceptional playability. The bell configuration and key layout have been revised for more comfortable hold and stable pitch that will be an advantage for first-time baritone sax players.
Features
YBS-480 Neck
YBS-480 Neck receiver
Ergonomic key layout (YBS-82/62/480)
A new key layout is featured on new YBS-82/62/480 that prioritizes ergonomics. It can be played comfortably despite its larger size, resulting in outstanding playability.
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.
Bell-ring
Bell rings supports the instrument to vibrate well when players blow into it.
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.
Newly designed peg and peg post
A peg and peg post are newly designed. The light weighed peg and peg post reduce the influence on the sound when the peg is equipped.
*Peg is included in YBS-82 and optional for YBS-480 and YBS-62.
Case (BSC-41III)
Durable hard case is included.
Accessories
SAX-PEG BS
A lightweight floor peg
This peg is not included in YBS-480.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. The colors and finishes shown may vary from those on the actual products.
