Yamaha YTS-480SGLKY Tenor Saxophone Overview
The Yamaha YTS-480SGLKY is an intermediate tenor saxophone designed for advancing players who want the consistency, keywork feel, and tonal stability associated with Yamaha saxophones. The YTS-480 occupies an important place between Yamaha's student instruments and professional saxophones, giving developing musicians a more refined platform for ensemble playing, lessons, and serious practice. This instrument is finished in silver plate with gold lacquer keys and includes a Yamaha case and selected playing and care accessories.
Yamaha YTS-480SGLKY Tenor Saxophone Specifications
- Instrument Type: Tenor saxophone
- Key: Bb
- Model: YTS-480SGLKY
- Playing Level: Intermediate
- Finish: Silver plate body and neck with gold lacquer keys
- Country of Manufacture: Indonesia
- Case: Yamaha branded case
- Accessories: Mouthpiece, cap, ligature, cork grease, polishing cloth, one neck
Condition & Setup
This lightly used instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The saxophone presents in excellent cosmetic condition, with bright reflective surfaces, intact-looking keywork, and no major visible wear in the documented inspection views. The neck cork is present and intact, and the included Yamaha case is shown with a fitted interior.
Who the YTS-480SGLKY Tenor Saxophone Is For
The YTS-480SGLKY is well suited to an advancing student, adult amateur, doubler, or returning player who wants an intermediate Yamaha tenor with a dependable mechanism and a more developed response than a basic student horn. Its silver plate and gold lacquer key combination gives the instrument a distinctive presentation while keeping the focus on Yamaha's established approach to intonation, ergonomic keywork, and reliable day-to-day use in concert band, jazz ensemble, lessons, and section playing.
Common Questions About the Yamaha YTS-480SGLKY
How does the YTS-480 fit within Yamaha's saxophone lineup?
The YTS-480 is Yamaha's intermediate tenor saxophone, positioned for players who have moved beyond a beginning instrument but do not yet need a fully professional model.
What kind of player benefits most from an intermediate tenor saxophone?
An intermediate tenor is most useful for a developing player who needs more responsive keywork, stronger projection, and better long-term musical growth than a basic student saxophone typically provides.
What is the practical value of the silver plate and gold lacquer key finish?
The silver plate body with gold lacquer keys gives this YTS-480SGLKY a distinctive visual identity while retaining Yamaha's familiar intermediate tenor saxophone design and playing concept.
We are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer
In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Yamaha YTS-480SGLKY Intermediate Tenor Saxophone in Silver Plate
Yamaha YTS-480SGLKY Tenor Saxophone Overview
The Yamaha YTS-480SGLKY is an intermediate tenor saxophone designed for advancing players who want the consistency, keywork feel, and tonal stability associated with Yamaha saxophones. The YTS-480 occupies an important place between Yamaha's student instruments and professional saxophones, giving developing musicians a more refined platform for ensemble playing, lessons, and serious practice. This instrument is finished in silver plate with gold lacquer keys and includes a Yamaha case and selected playing and care accessories.
Yamaha YTS-480SGLKY Tenor Saxophone Specifications
- Instrument Type: Tenor saxophone
- Key: Bb
- Model: YTS-480SGLKY
- Playing Level: Intermediate
- Finish: Silver plate body and neck with gold lacquer keys
- Country of Manufacture: Indonesia
- Case: Yamaha branded case
- Accessories: Mouthpiece, cap, ligature, cork grease, polishing cloth, one neck
Condition & Setup
This lightly used instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The saxophone presents in excellent cosmetic condition, with bright reflective surfaces, intact-looking keywork, and no major visible wear in the documented inspection views. The neck cork is present and intact, and the included Yamaha case is shown with a fitted interior.
Who the YTS-480SGLKY Tenor Saxophone Is For
The YTS-480SGLKY is well suited to an advancing student, adult amateur, doubler, or returning player who wants an intermediate Yamaha tenor with a dependable mechanism and a more developed response than a basic student horn. Its silver plate and gold lacquer key combination gives the instrument a distinctive presentation while keeping the focus on Yamaha's established approach to intonation, ergonomic keywork, and reliable day-to-day use in concert band, jazz ensemble, lessons, and section playing.
Common Questions About the Yamaha YTS-480SGLKY
How does the YTS-480 fit within Yamaha's saxophone lineup?
The YTS-480 is Yamaha's intermediate tenor saxophone, positioned for players who have moved beyond a beginning instrument but do not yet need a fully professional model.
What kind of player benefits most from an intermediate tenor saxophone?
An intermediate tenor is most useful for a developing player who needs more responsive keywork, stronger projection, and better long-term musical growth than a basic student saxophone typically provides.
What is the practical value of the silver plate and gold lacquer key finish?
The silver plate body with gold lacquer keys gives this YTS-480SGLKY a distinctive visual identity while retaining Yamaha's familiar intermediate tenor saxophone design and playing concept.
We are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer
Pairs well with
In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Yamaha YTS-480SGLKY Intermediate Tenor Saxophone in Silver Plate
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Return Policy
We offer an unconditional 30-day return policy to ensure you’re completely satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, return the item for a full refund or full exchange credit (reeds and other consumables are non-returnable once opened). Every instrument we sell is guaranteed to be free of mechanical defects—if an issue arises, contact us and we’ll either reimburse a local repair or provide a prepaid return label for repair, exchange, or refund. If you simply change your mind, you may still return the item for a full refund, but return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless free returns were purchased through Redo at checkout. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Shop Warranty:
Brand new items are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted (see the individual maker for details). Open box/refurbished, used, and vintage items include a two-year warranty serviced by our in-house repair shop, and we guarantee every instrument will be free of mechanical defects. Warranty coverage does not include damage from accident, misuse, negligence, improper operation, unauthorized alterations or removed serial numbers, normal wear and routine maintenance, environmental damage (including perspiration, corrosion, or extreme temperature and humidity), lacquer or plating wear, or consumable parts such as springs, pads, and felts. Please see our FAQ for additional details.