{"product_id":"yamaha-yts480-tenor-saxophone","title":"Yamaha YTS480 Tenor Saxophone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha offer a free warranty extension for this product. Standard warranty is 3 years, to extend the warranty to 5 years for your new brass and woodwind instrument simply register it here - https:\/\/au.yamaha.com\/en\/support\/warranty\/band_orchestral\/index.html \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 480 have many of the same features found on our professional saxophones that provide these intermediate saxophones with greater playability and optimum tone. These are instruments that bring out the best of the performer and ideal choice for up and coming players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYTS-480 Neck\u003cbr\u003eThe neck is designed for 480 series for improved tone and response.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYTS-480 Neck receiver\u003cbr\u003eThe redesigned octave key system gives players the flexibility to choose between the included 62-style neck and those designed for the Custom Z and Custom EX Yamaha saxophones (sold separately).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOctave key with a regular joint to realize smoothness\u003cbr\u003eA simple but functionable octave joint to realize smoothness.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e62 shape\u003cbr\u003eTraditional body shape is adopted which makes the sound brighter and playing feel lighter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eErgonomic key layout\u003cbr\u003eKey layout is designed to fit to humans' hands. This helps players concentrate on their performance without feeling stress.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRegular key posts\u003cbr\u003eThis style of key posts reduces the resistance and makes the instrument easier to sound.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTear drop front F key\u003cbr\u003eThe unique tear-drop shaped F key improves playability.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSeesaw key\u003cbr\u003eThe left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTwo-point contact\u003cbr\u003eTwo-point contact is adopted for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTwo-piece bell\u003cbr\u003eTwo pieces of brass sheets are jointed together by the hands of craftsmen, then shaped to the bell with a machine.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e480 style (AS, TS)\u003cbr\u003eA hand-engraved pattern on the bell adds an extra touch of class.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBell-ring\u003cbr\u003eBell rings supports the instrument to vibrate well when players blow into it.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSeparate style key guard\u003cbr\u003eThe separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eImproved low B-C# connection\u003cbr\u003eAn improved mechanism from low B-C# connection ensures the consistent closing of the low C# key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCase (TSC-400EII)\u003cbr\u003eSemi-hard case offers a contemporary look and greater ease of transport.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44432004218973,"sku":"930042022162","price":3799.05,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/8179\/7213\/files\/480.png?v=1778360030","url":"https:\/\/gearstage.store\/products\/yamaha-yts480-tenor-saxophone","provider":"GearStage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}