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
The custom spatula facilitates correct technique and increases player comfort
Adjustable thumb rest
Thumb rest allows for a comfortable hand and fingering position
High F# key
The added key allows for more alternate fingerings and a true high F#
New Body Taper
The new 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
New keys
The new keys are lighter, with more comfortable positioning
New Pivot Screws
New bullet point headless pivot screws make for easy adjustment
Laser Engraving
Laser engraving adds precision styling and an improved look
- 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