The Yamaha YAS-480 is an excellent upgrade/intermediate level Alto Sax for the advancing player. This particular example is in excellent condition with some small signs of wear on the crook and very discreet evidence of a repaired dent to the bell, and would be ideal for anyone at Grade 4/5+ wanting a high quality upgrade without breaking the bank.
The 480 has a different neck design to the student 280 model. This design, coupled with the thicker gauge brass helps give the 480 a broader and more open tone than the 280 model. This is especially useful as you progress and start playing in groups and ensembles where your sound may need to project.
The YAS-480 is on of our most popular upgrade Alto Saxophones and as such it's great to have a nice condition model in our pre-owned stock. Like all our other pre-owned models it has been fully checked and set-up in our workshop to ensure it's working perfectly.
Visual Rating | Good |
Model | YAS-480 |
Brand | Yamaha |
Level | Intermediate |
Case | Yes - Original |
Case Rating | Excellent |
Set-Up Work | Checkdown |
Tech Rating | Excellent |
Mouthpiece | Yamaha 4C |
Mouthpiece Rating | Like New |
Serial No. | N42407 |
Equivalent Cost | £2032 |
We have a variety of testing environments instore for customers to experience and enjoy. Our range of testing rooms are available to pre-book and we can even reserve stock in advance so if you're making a jouney to see us we can be prepared to make it a special experience for you.
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