Yamaha YBS62II Professional Baritone Saxophone

Introduced more than four decades ago, Yamaha 62 series professional saxophones have garnered the admiration and respect of players everywhere. The new YBS62 Professional Eb Baritone Saxophone features outstanding playability inherited from the custom lineup, in an instrument that is ideally balanced for professional applications.

Features

Ergonomic key layout (YBS-82/62/480): A new key layout is featured on new YBS-82/62/480 that prioritizes ergonomics. It can be played comfortably despite its larger size, resulting in outstanding playability.

Integrated key posts: This style of key posts adds moderate resistance and makes the instrument sound as you blow into it.

Adjustable Tear drop front F key: The unique tear-drop shaped F key improves playability. It is adjustable to player's preferences.

Seesaw key: The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel.

Two-point contact: Two-point contact is adopted for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response.

Two-Piece Bell: Two pieces of brass sheets are jointed together by the hands of craftsmen, then shaped to the bell with a machine.

Bell ring: Bell rings supports the instrument to vibrate well when players blow into it.

Separate style key guard: The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stopper for professional-style technical adjustments.

Improved Low B-C# connection: 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.

Newly designed peg and peg post: A peg and peg post are newly designed. The light weighted peg and peg post reduce the influence on the sound when the peg is equipped. *Peg is included in YBS82 and optional for YBS480 and YBS62

Case: A new hard case with wheels helps move the instrument safely and easily.

Specs:

Key: Eb

Bell: Two-piece, Hand engraved

Keys: Polyester; Auxiliary keys: High F#, Low A, Front F

Thumb Hook: Adjustable

Finish: Gold Lacquer

Neck: 62 style

Mouthpiece: 5C