Yamaha YAS62AIII Series Alto Saxophone - Amber Lacquer

Already a legend, the "62" attained the love and respect of a wide range of players for its highly reliable performance and outstanding quality. It owes it success to a group of dedicated designers with great vision, and highly skilled craftsmen performing their work with an extraordinary level of devotion, perfection, and passion. Amber and un-lacquered finishes are new additions to the 62 Saxophone Series lineup.

Features

YAS62 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.

YAS-62 Neck Receiver: The professional style neck receiver togetherness of neck and body offering richer tones. It has the flexibility to choose between the included 62-style neck and those designed for the Custom Z and Custom EX Yamaha saxophones (sold separately).

Octave key with a regular joint to realize smoothness: A simple but functionable octave joint to realize smoothness.

62 Shape: Traditional body shape is adopted which makes the sound brighter and playing feel lighter.

Ergonomic key layout: Key layout is designed to fit to human's hands. This helps players concentrate on their performance without feeling stress.

Integrated key posts: This style of key posts adds a 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 players' performances.

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.

62 Style: More elaborate with finer detail, the new design offers delicate beauty

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

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

Improved Low B-C# connection: An improved mechanism from low B-C# connection ensure the consistent closing of the low C# key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument.

Case: Semi-hard case offers a contemporary look and greater ease of transport