Yamaha YAS-62III professional alto saxophone

The Yamaha YAS-62III Semi-Professional Alto Saxophone has long been a favorite among both jazz and classical musicians. For decades, the '62' series has set a benchmark in the industry by delivering exceptional quality and longevity at a reasonable cost.

Since its debut in 1979, the YAS-62 and YTS-62 models have proven their worth against the challenges of time and competition, continuously evolving to meet the needs of players. The '62' series has garnered admiration from a diverse array of musicians due to its dependable performance and remarkable craftsmanship. This success can be attributed to a team of visionary designers and skilled artisans who pour their heart and soul into their work.

The Yamaha YAS-62III continues this legacy of accessible excellence, featuring enhancements based on input from professional musicians. With the YAS-62III, you can expect to experience these valuable improvements firsthand.

Features:

• Key: Eb
• New 62 Style Neck: a slightly narrower bore provides a faster response and greater control. The new 62 style neck allows a comfortable flow of air so that every player can attain a solid tonal core
• Integrated Key Posts: integrating the multiple key posts into a single plate makes the horn blow with moderate resistance while delivering a solid core with deep tone colour
• An improved mechanism from low B-C# connection ensures the consistent closing of the low C# key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument
• The professional style neck receiver increases togetherness of neck and body offering richer tones
• Polyester key buttons, high F# and front F auxiliary keys. Refined keywork shape
• Adjustable thumb hook and tilting-style low Bb key
• Ribbed and flanged post mounting, acoustically annealed body
• Hard steel springs provide a faster, more sensitive key response
• Hand engraving: more elaborate with finer detail, the new design offers delicate beauty
• Semi-hard backpackable case offers a contemporary look and greater ease of transport
• Accessory kit includes 4C mouthpiece, ligature and cap, external polishing cloth, neck strap and cork grease