With a design influenced by high-end Yamaha saxophones the YAS-480 features highly accurate intonation a warm tone and a quick response. It is lightweight yet durable and comes with a professional-quality 62-style neck for a more mature quality of sound. Hand engraving A hand-engraved pattern on the bell adds an extra touch of class.Compatible with Custom Yamaha necks The redesigned octave key system gives players the flexibility to choose between the included 62-style neck and those designed for the Custom Z and Custom EX Yamaha saxophones (sold separately).Improved Low B-C# connection An improved mechanism from low B-C# ensures the consistent closing of the low C# key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument. Neck The 62-style neck has been designed for improved tone and response.Key guard The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments. Left-hand seesaw key The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel.