The Yamaha YTS-280 S silver-plated tenor saxophone replaces the popular YTS-275 S model. Still designed to meet the needs of those starting the saxophone the Yamaha YAS-280 is ergonomically designed for comfort and to encourage correct hand positioning techniques. The Yamaha student model saxophone is highly acclaimed as an instrument that aids rapid improvement and enables new beginners to produce a beautiful rich tone easily and quickly.

The Yamaha YTS-280 S tenor saxophone features a new neck receiver which design results in easier playability and a quicker response. A new mechanism from B-C# has also been introduced which provides a much improved response and feel in the low notes.

The new Yamaha YAS-480 S alto saxophone features a new octave key design which allows the player to swap or upgrade the instrument neck to Custom Z or Custom EZ necks. The YAS-480 does however come with Yamahas professional 62 style neck which design provides improved tone and quick response.

The tenor saxophone is a student model that even more experienced sax players will appreciate and enjoy the instruments playability, tone, intonation and response.

The Yamaha YTS-280 S silver-plated tenor saxophone main features include:

• Key: Bb
• Silver-plated body and mechanism
• High F#, front F
• Adjustable thumb hook
• Yamaha TS-4C mouthpiece