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Perfect step for your soprano side
Moving into playing the soprano sax opens a whole new range of possibilities. Enjoy new notes, solos, and ensembles with a refined saxophone. The YSS475II Bb soprano combines quality and affordability, making it the perfect instrument to be your first and last soprano sax. Thanks to its mature tones and focused high frequencies, this Yamaha saxophone is trusted by pros to have all the versatility you'll need in the future at a low price point. Unlike cheaper soprano saxophones that get a reputation for being difficult to play, here you get remarkable response, sound, and intonation so you can love playing soprano.
The YSS475II is made in Japan, where Yamaha craft their finest instruments. You see the influence of their top ranges in this design, being largely based on their iconic Custom EX saxophones. It will be a pleasure to keep this instrument with you long-term, as Yamaha's excellent quality makes them easier to service and more reliable to own. Play a sax you can trust.
Technical excellence
Professionals view Yamaha's mechanisms as the very best. This soprano saxophone is no exception, with effortless playability thanks to high-quality, lightweight keys for a comfortable feel and accurate voicing. Again, this is a future-proof choice as their key buttons, made from polyester, are durable and feel great to play.
Playing is a pleasure with this soprano's features. Your comfort is key with a custom style Bb spatula key design, which supports the best holding technique. The YSS-475II, like most professional soprano saxophones, now features a high F# key so you can enjoy more alternate fingerings. Simplify your fingering also with a lower vent tube design, reducing the noise on lower vent key action so your every performance will feel smooth.
Beautiful body
This Yamaha YSS475II saxophone looks and feels amazing. Yamaha use only the finest materials, so you know this all-brass body will release the most clear, warm sound that projects well. The one-piece body reduces your saxophone's weight for a comfortable hold whilst maintaining the depth of two-piece pro saxes. Enjoy the best of both with the vibrancy of a one-piece. You'll love the look of your instrument too with the professional finish of a gold lacquer, which also adds to the warmth of your tone. The final detail is a laser engraving on the bell for a precise, intricate effect.
Ready to play and transport right away
Nothing will hold you back from taking your precious new saxophone on your travels. The included travel bag provides ideal protection for your instrument, even on busy trains and buses. It's handy with multiple handles for carrying it in different ways or standing it up too. Carry sheet music easily and securely with the zipped compartment at the front of your case.
About Yamaha
All Yamaha instruments are designed to give you the best possible start to your musical journey. Yamaha appreciates that learning a musical instrument can be a life-changing experience, and this is why their instruments are easy to play and offer exceptional value.
Yamaha's commitment to consistent high-quality has enabled them to be one of the world leaders in musical education. By having specialised developers for every instrument allows Yamaha to be constantly innovating their instruments so they remain as one of the market leaders.
Yamaha's student range of instruments are known as a superb introduction for those serious about starting their musical journey. As you progress over time, you may be interested in Yamaha's professional range of instruments. These instruments go through over 10 years of research and development to ensure the highest possible quality, which is why Yamaha is able to produce some of the best musical instruments in the world.
Yamaha 5 Year Extended Warranty
As a premium brand, Yamaha are proud to offer a free five-year extended warranty when the purchase of your instrument is registered within six months of purchase. Please visit the Yamaha website for the full terms and conditions and to register your warranty.
3 Months Free Tomplay Premium Subscription
When you register your instrument you can get a three-month premium subscription to Tomplay where you can access over 40,000 scores with backing tracks. You are able to filter by musical style, composer, difficulty and accompaniment type and interact with the scores. The pieces are all recorded by professional musicians and you can control the tempo and even record yourself playing. If you wish, you can also print and annotate your score and create loops to focus on those more difficult passages. For more information, please see the Yamaha/Tomplay website.
Specifications
- Key: Bb
- Neck: Straight, one piece
- Neck Material: Yellow brass
- Body Material: Yellow brass
- Bell Material: Yellow brass
- Key Material: Yellow brass
- Key Buttons: Polyester
- 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: Waterproof Leather
- Thumb Hook: Adjustable
- Pivot Screw: Bullet point
- Mounting: Heat Welded
- Finish: Gold Baked Epoxy Lacquer