Yamaha YAS-475 Alto Saxophone

Yamaha Updated: 2009-04-05 RSS
Yamaha YAS-475 Alto Saxophone

Silicon treated leather
Silicon treatment helps protect the pads from moisture.

New neck design
Through a process of heating and cooling, the new neck is now more responsive and sounding great.

Tilting style low Bb spatula key
The position, height, shape, and angel of the left pinky keys have been redesigned for comfort and response.

Adjustable thumb rest
Adjust to the player's exact specification for maximum comfort.

Decorated side key guard
Gives your horn the look of an expensive custom saxophone, but without the expensive price.

High F alternating fingering key
The teardrop shaped high F key has great new look and fantastic response in the high register.

Specifications

Level: Intermediate
Key: Eb
Neck: Annealed; Original YAS-62 design
Neck Material: Yellow Brass
Body Material: Yellow Brass
Bell: 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

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