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Yamaha - YBS52 - Baritone Saxophone

Description

The YBS-52 is the precursor to the YBS-480 as Yamahas intermediate baritone sax. During its run it became as staple of the band room and professional band stands alike and is a beloved work horse of the bari sax community.

The horn is in great working order with only some scratching and lacquer where on the bell to show its age.

Features:

Tilting style low Bb spatula keys:
The position, height, angle and shape of the left-hand pinky keys have all been carefully redesigned to provide extraordinary comfort and quick response.

Three-vent octave mechanism:
A feature exclusive to Yamaha saxophones, the three-vent octave mechanism eliminates fuzzy, unclear tones when playing G, G# and A with the octave key.

Adjustable thumb rest:
All Yamaha saxophones feature an adjustable thumb rest to allow for precise and comfortable hand and fingering position.

Refined key shape and dimension:
Yamaha saxophone keys are not simply shaped and positioned according to mechanical necessity; the entire system is designed from the player's perspective, with emphasis on comfort, speed, and overall playability. The natural feel of the keys eliminates the need to adapt to an unnatural or uncomfortable key layout.

Adjustable key guard felts:
Optimum intonation and venting

Tapered pivot screws:
Precise adjustment and smooth key action