Detail 01
Shortened bell
Helps focus low notes and support balanced, centered intonation across the range.
Product detailSKU #1500000335815
YamahaYBS-480 Intermediate Eb Baritone Saxophone Gold Lacquer Lacquer Keys
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Yamaha’s YBS-480 is an intermediate Eb baritone saxophone with a gold lacquer finish and a hard case. Its redesigned key layout is intended to make the instrument easier to hold and operate through longer practice sessions and performances. The vertically integrated bore and neck are designed for clear, even response across registers, while the shortened bell addresses the instrument’s low notes with a more centered presentation. It brings several advanced Yamaha design elements into an ergonomic student-focused baritone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long practice sessions where the redesigned key layout supports easier holding and smooth action.
- Moving between registers while seeking clear, even note response and greater dynamic control.
- Students progressing on Eb baritone saxophone with a hard case for transport.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Vertically integrated bore and neck
Supports clear, even notes across registers and smoother transitions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is an Eb baritone saxophone.
- 02A hard case is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What playing level is the YBS-480 aimed at?
It is an intermediate baritone saxophone.
02What finish does this version have?
Gold lacquer.
03Does it include a case?
Yes, it includes a hard case.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Key
- Eb
4 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
- Body Finish
- Silver Plate or Gold Lacquer
- Finish
- Silver Plate or Gold Lacquer
- Type
- Baritone saxophone
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Hard
1 detailsOther
- Level
- Intermediate
