{"product_id":"yamaha-yas-480-intermediate-alto-saxophone","title":"Yamaha YAS-480 Intermediate Alto Saxophone","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePre-Owned Yamaha YAS-480 Intermediate Alto Saxophone - Gold Lacquer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWe have a phenomenal step-up instrument in the shop today. The Yamaha YAS-480 is the undisputed industry standard for intermediate alto saxophones. If you have an advancing student who is ready to move on from their beginner rental and needs a horn that will comfortably take them entirely through high school (and beyond), this is the absolute best option available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe 480 provides a massive upgrade in tone, ergonomics, and mechanical reliability compared to student horns. It offers a warm, highly focused core sound and the famously precise intonation that Yamaha is known for worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e62-Style Neck:\u003c\/b\u003e Comes standard with a Yamaha 62-style neck, providing improved airflow, a beautifully mature tonal core, and excellent response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom Neck Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike beginner models, the octave key system on the YAS-480 is completely redesigned to accept professional Yamaha Custom necks (like the V1, C1, or E1). This means you can easily upgrade the horn's sound in the future without buying an entirely new saxophone!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_b5c1cdb4e50f96aa-34\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27\"\u003eImproved Low B - C# Connection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27 citation-end-27\"\u003e Features Yamaha's upgraded mechanism for the low B to C# linkage, ensuring the low C# key closes reliably and makes the low register much easier to articulate.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHand-Engraved Bell:\u003c\/b\u003e A beautiful touch of traditional craftsmanship that sets it apart visually from entry-level horns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Shop Inspection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCosmetics:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003eGreat Player's Condition.\u003c\/b\u003e This horn has been played and shows some standard, honest cosmetic wear (minor lacquer scratches and light signs of use), but it is structurally perfectly sound. There is no major damage, and the gold lacquer still looks fantastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003eBench-Tested \u0026amp; Ready.\u003c\/b\u003e Our in-house repair team has gone through this saxophone top to bottom. The pads are in great shape and seal perfectly, the key action is snappy and properly regulated, and the horn plays effortlessly from sub-tone lows to the altissimo register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the original Yamaha hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Yamaha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e YAS-480\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/b\u003e S99484\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKey:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Eb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Gold Lacquer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLevel:\u003c\/b\u003e Intermediate \/ Step-Up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-Owned \/ Great Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Fleming Music Commitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eWhen you purchase an instrument from Fleming Musical Instruments \u0026amp; Repair, you aren't just buying a horn—you are gaining a dedicated support team. Every instrument is meticulously inspected and regulated by our on-site master technicians before it ever leaves our hands. We back our inventory with a 14-day return window and a full 1-year warranty, so you can invest in your sound with absolute confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eHave questions about financing, need to discuss a potential trade-in, or want to hear how this horn sounds? 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