Yamaha YAS-480 Intermediate Alto Saxophone - Like New Condition
For sale is a pre-owned Yamaha YAS-480 Alto Saxophone, serial number Q63720. This highly respected step-up horn is in excellent, like-new condition and has been seriously well maintained by its previous owner. The YAS-480 delivers the consistent quality, reliable intonation, and superior keywork that makes Yamaha the preferred choice for advancing students.
This is the perfect instrument for the advancing student transitioning out of their beginner horn, or the dedicated amateur looking for a reliable, high-quality instrument. Its fantastic intonation and durable build make it a top choice for band, ensemble, and solo performance.
The YAS-480: Professional Features, Intermediate Price
The YAS-480 is engineered to bridge the gap between student and professional playing. While manufactured in Yamaha’s highly consistent Indonesian facility, it incorporates many design elements from their top-tier professional line.
What makes the YAS-480 a smart upgrade:
- Superior Intonation: Yamaha's hallmark quality, providing excellent pitch consistency across all registers, which is crucial for a developing musician.
- Professional Neck Compatibility: The YAS-480 features a design that allows it to accept a Yamaha Custom Series neck (sold separately). This gives the player a built-in upgrade path to further enhance the sound and response of the instrument as they advance.
- Lightweight and Durable Keywork: The horn features robust keywork and a key design that promotes comfortable, accurate fingering, supporting the player's technical growth.
Specifications & Condition
- Model: Yamaha YAS-480 Intermediate Alto Saxophone
- Serial Number: Q63720
- Approx. Year: 2016-2018
- Finish: Gold Lacquer
- Key System: Standard Boehm system with high F# key.
- Manufacturing: Made in Indonesia (Yamaha Quality Control)
- Condition: Excellent, pre-owned condition. This horn is "like new" and shows minimal signs of use, reflecting its serious maintenance. The pads and keywork are in superb, tight condition.
- Our Service: Our comprehensive service included a thorough inspection, precision adjustments, and fine-tuning to ensure optimal key action and pad seal before sale.
- Included: Comes with its original hard case. No accessories are included.
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: https://flemingrepair.com/pages/contact.
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