With a design based on the Yamaha Professional and Custom saxophones, the Yamaha YAS-475 intermediate alto saxophone possesses many of their virtues. It has highly accurate intonation, warm tone, and a quick response making it an exceptional step-up instrument. The YAS-475 is lightweight yet durable and comes with a classic 62-style neck for optimum sound and playability. An attractive and highly protective case, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, and a shoulder strap that players find convenient and comfortable are included, making this intermediate saxophone one of the best deals on the market!

 

Features and Specifications

 

• Level: Intermediate
• Key: Eb
• Neck: Annealed; Original YAS-62 Design
• Neck Material: Yellow Brass
• Body Material: Yellow Brass
• Key Material: Yellow brass
• Key Buttons: Polyester
• Finish: Gold Lacquer
• Tone Holes: Drawn
• Auxiliary Keys: Front F; high F# Key
• Mouthpiece: Yamaha 4C
• Mouthpiece Cap: Plastic
• Ligature: yellow Brass; Clear Lacquer
• Spring Type: Stainless Steel
• Pad Type: Waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters
• Bell Decoration: Stamped
• Thumb hook: Adjustable Plastic
• Pivot Screw: Straight-tapered with head, nylon lock (adjustable)
• Mounting: Post on body