**Mint** Yamaha YBS-480 Intermediate Baritone Saxophone - Gold Lacquer
For sale is an absolutely stunning, Near-Mint Yamaha YBS-480 Intermediate Baritone Saxophone, serial number 061898. The YBS-480 is widely considered one of the finest intermediate baritone saxophones on the market, offering the legendary consistency, intonation, and robust build quality that Yamaha is famous for. This specific instrument is essentially a brand-new horn at a used price! It was purchased less than 3 weeks ago, has been played for fewer than a dozen hours, and is in pristine, factory-fresh condition. It comes complete with its original case and even the original shipping box.
This is the ultimate baritone for the advancing student, dedicated school band program, or doubler who needs a reliable, fantastic-sounding bari without spending $10,000+ on a professional model. The YBS-480 is designed to be highly accessible and ergonomic, making it comfortable for players of all sizes while still delivering the massive, punchy tone required for jazz ensemble, concert band, or pit orchestra work. If you have been looking to buy a brand-new YBS-480, this is your chance to get one that is practically untouched while saving a significant amount of money!
The "YBS-480" Advantage
- Professional-Grade Neck: The YBS-480 comes equipped with Yamaha's hydro-formed "62-style" neck. This provides a faster response, greater control, and a beautifully focused tone that mimics the response of a fully professional horn.
- Redesigned Ergonomics: Yamaha redesigned the key layout on the 480 series to prioritize comfort, speed, and playability, making it significantly easier to navigate the heavy keywork of a baritone.
- Improved Intonation: It features a slightly shortened two-piece bell design that greatly improves the intonation and centering of the notoriously challenging low notes.
- Essential Auxiliary Keys: Features both a Low A key and a Front F key, ensuring you have the full range required for modern repertoire.
- Post-to-Body Construction: This design reduces the initial blowing resistance, allowing the lightweight body to resonate instantly and freely.
Condition Report & Shop Prep
- Finish: Gold Lacquer (Near-Mint). This instrument is practically brand new. The beautiful gold lacquer is flawless, showing zero signs of wear, scratching, or use. (Note: This model features a clean, unengraved bell).
- Body: Structurally Perfect. No dents, dings, or trauma. It is essentially factory-fresh.
- Mechanics: Having been played for less than 12 hours total, the pads, springs, and corks are all in brand-new condition. Our expert in-house technicians have fully inspected and precision-regulated this saxophone to ensure it is sealing perfectly and playing effortlessly from top to bottom right out of the box.
Specifications
- Brand: Yamaha
- Model: YBS-480
- Serial Number: 061898
- Key: Eb Baritone
- Neck: Hydro-formed 62-Style Design
- Range: Low A to High F
- Finish: Gold Lacquer (Unengraved Bell)
- Condition: Pre-Owned / Near-Mint (Less than 6 weeks old!)
- Included: Original Yamaha Hard Case and Original Shipping Box.
Why Choose Fleming Music?
Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and fine-tuned before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: .
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