Yamaha YSS475II Soprano Saxophone Outfit
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Yamaha YSS475II Soprano Saxophone Outfit

Catalogue No: iwYAM-YSS475ii

The YSS475II delivers professional qualities at an intermediate price. Much of its design is based upon the Custom EX saxes, and it shares many of the same features. The 475II offers outstanding response, tone, and intonation, as well as comfortable playability.

£2,699.00
-£10.00 £2,709.00

What they say

A sax that will take you to the top...

The YSS475II is a superbly reliable instrument, suitable for everyone from students through to many professional pit band players. The way it has proved so popular on the professional circuit is testimony to the fact that these horns play extremely well in addition to having the reliability that Yamaha are famed for. Tone wise the 475 falls in line with the majority of Yamaha saxes playing medium to bright and with quite a lively & quick response. All in all an instrument which functions extremely well right across the board.

The YSS475II delivers professional qualities at an intermediate price, setting a benchmark for intermediate horns. Much of its design is based upon the Custom EX saxes, and it shares many of the same features. Easy blowing and with exceptionally strong intonation this sax is extremely good value and is a perfect sax for student, intermediates or professional players wanting a doubling horn on a budget.

Key Mechanism Features:

New style keys - The new keys are lighter, with more comfortable positioning

Custom style Bb spatula - the custom spatula facilitates correct technique and increases player comfort

High F# key - The added key allows for more alternate fingerings and a true high F#

New Pivot Screws - New bullet point headless pivot screws make for easy adjustment

Lower vent tube - The lower vent tubing design reduces noise on lower vent key action

New Body Taper

The new body shape provides improved intonation and optimal air-flow

New key post rib plate

Improved protection with the key post rib plate increases durability and strength

Laser Engraving

Laser engraving adds precision styling and an improved look

Specs

Body: Gold lacquered brass with one-piece neck

Key Mechanism: Gold lacquered brass with plastic touchpieces

Auxiliary keys: High F#, front F

Thumb hook:  Adjustable

Mouthpiece: Yamaha 4C, with ligature and cap

Case: Strong, lightweight case with backpack straps

Accessories: pull through, polishing cloth, cork grease, reed, end plug and neck sling.

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