This intermediate soprano saxophone delivers professional qualities at an intermediate price.
The YSS-475II 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.
Custom Style Bb Spatula Key
Based on the design of the YSS-875EXHG Custom Soprano Saxophone, the Bb spatula key design facilitates correct technique and increases player comfort
Adjustable thumb-rest
All Yamaha saxophones feature an adjustable thumb-rest to allow for precise and comfortable hand and fingering position.
Light and Ergonomic Keys
The new keys are lighter for quicker action. Additionally, the keys are specifically positioned to provide a comfortable hand position.
High F# key
The added key allows for more alternate fingerings and a true high F#
Backpack Style Case
The YSS-475II soprano saxophone comes in a deluxe ultra-lightweight case which provide excellent protection. It includes backpack straps for ease of transport.
Improved Body Shape
The intermediate soprano saxophone body shape provides improved intonation and optimal air-flow
Lower vent tube
The lower vent tubing design reduces noise on lower vent key action
New key post rib plate
Improved protection with the key post rib plate increases durability and strength
Bullet Point Pivot Screws
Bullet point headless pivot screws make for easy adjustment
Laser Engraving
Laser engraving adds precision styling and an improved look
Specifications:
- Level: Intermediate
- Key of: Bb
- Neck: Straight; One-piece
- Neck Material: Yellow Brass
- Body Material: Yellow Brass
- Bell Material: Yellow Brass
- Key Material: Yellow Brass
- Key Buttons: Polyester
- Finish: Gold Baked Epoxy Lacquer
- Tone Holes: Drawn
- Auxiliary Keys: Front F ; High F#
- Mouthpiece: Yamaha 4C
- Mouthpiece Cap: Clear Lacquered Brass
- Ligature: Clear Lacquered Brass
- Spring Type: Blue Steel Needle
- Pad Type: Waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters
- Bell Decoration: Laser Engraved
- Thumb Hook: Adjustable plastic
- Pivot Screw: New bullet point with no head
- Mounting: Heat welded
