Yamaha Intermediate Eb Alto Saxophone - YAS-480

The perfect step-up instrument for intermediate saxophone players.

• Professional 62-style neck has been designed for improved tone and response
• An improved mechanism from low B-C# ensures the consistent closing of the low C# key
• The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel
• A hand-engraved pattern on the bell adds an extra touch of class

Outstanding performance and quality.

The Yamaha YAS-480 alto saxophone is an ideal step-up instrument, perfect for bringing the best out of advancing students. The design of Yamaha’s YAS-480 intermediate alto saxophone is based on Yamaha’s professional and custom saxophones, and shares many of their features. The YAS-480 features highly accurate intonation, warm tone, quick response, and an improved neck design. Lightweight and durable, this intermediate saxophone also comes with an attractive, highly protective case with a comfortable shoulder strap.

Designed to maximize your performance.

The Yamaha YAS-480 alto saxophone boast many features of professional and custom Yamaha saxophones that allow for improved performance and comfort. Despite already coming with a professional 62-style Yamaha neck, 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 improved low B-C# connection not only ensures the consistent closing of the low C# key, but it also promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument.

Yamaha factory 5-Year Warranty

As with all new Yamaha Band Instruments, the YAS-480 includes Yamaha’s unbeatable 5-Year Factory Warranty.