{"product_id":"yamaha-yts-480sglky-intermediate-tenor-saxophone-in-silver-plate","title":"Yamaha YTS-480SGLKY Intermediate Tenor Saxophone in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YTS-480SGLKY Tenor Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YTS-480SGLKY Tenor Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Tenor saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: YTS-480SGLKY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying Level: Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate body and neck with gold lacquer keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Yamaha branded case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Mouthpiece, cap, ligature, cork grease, polishing cloth, one neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YTS-480SGLKY Tenor Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YTS-480SGLKY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the YTS-480 fit within Yamaha's saxophone lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of player benefits most from an intermediate tenor saxophone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the practical value of the silver plate and gold lacquer key finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/Yamahalogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/YamahalogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53619040354669,"sku":"YTS480SGLKY-NU","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7127831.jpg?v=1785350621","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-yts-480sglky-intermediate-tenor-saxophone-in-silver-plate","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}