Yamaha YTS-62 Professional Bb Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer
The YTS-62III has been the saxophone of choice for countless professionals for over 30 years. This model is Yamaha's latest iteration and features the exceptional build quality, design, and sound that we have all come to expect from Yamaha and made in Japan by Japanese Craftsmen. Professionally set up by our workshop before the sale.
The Yamaha 62 series saxophone range is aimed towards professionals and aspiring players looking to take their performance to the next level. The "62" has already attained the love and respect of many players for its highly reliable performance and outstanding sound. Perfect for jazz and classical players alike, the YTS-62 features Yamaha's trademark supreme build quality, owing its success to dedicated designers with great vision and highly skilled craftsmen performing their work with extraordinary devotion, perfection and passion.
The YTS-62 III is not just a new version; it's an evolution. With further refinements and an all-new neck design, it plays like the first generation but with even better mechanical design. Don't just take our word for it, our team of professional sax players rigorously tested this saxophone upon its release and were pleasantly surprised by the level of refinement and improvement.
If you're in the market for a tenor sax that offers excellent intonation, tone, and playability, the YTS-62 III is your best bet. It's a high-quality instrument that doesn't break the bank, offering you the best value for your money.
Each new instrument we sell comes included with our complimentary TechAssure setup, ensuring your instrument plays perfectly once you open the case. See the INCLUDED tab above for more information.
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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 its 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.
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 color.
Hand Engraving
More elaborate with finer detail, the new design offers delicate beauty.
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.
Neck Receiver
The professional style neck receiver increases togetherness of neck and body offering richer tones.
Hard Steel Needle Springs
Hard steel springs provide a faster, more sensitive key response.
Case
Semi-hard case offers a contemporary look and greater ease of transport.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Key | Bb | |
| Bell | Type | Two-piece |
| Decoration | Hand engraved | |
| Keys | Key Buttons | Polyester |
| Auxiliary Keys | High F#, Front F | |
| Thumb Hook | Adjustable | |
| Finish | Gold lacquer | |
| Neck | 62 style | |
| Mouthpiece | 4C | |
| Case | Included | |
Accessories included
Yamaha 4C Mouthpiece, Cap, Ligature, Sax Strap, Cork Grease, Polish Cloth, care manual and case.
This does not come with a swab, so we will include one with this saxophone.
Semi-hard case offers a contemporary look and greater ease of transport.
Accessories
Case, Case Strap, 4C Mouthpiece, Ligature, Mouthpiece Cap, Sax Strap, Polish cloth, Reed, Cork Grease.
We offer a 7 day approval period as of the day you receive your purchase.
If you are not happy with your item for any reason, just let us know via email.
Return your purchase for a full refund less freight costs.
This is our no risk purchase policy. For terms and conditions, see Shipping & Returns
TECH-ASSURE™
Certified Musical Instrument Technician Setup.
Ozwinds TECH-ASSURE™ is a unique service that prepares your new musical instrument for sale.
Our certified technicians put the instrument through a comprehensive testing and adjustment process to ensure that it is ready to play with optimal performance from the moment you receive it.
Every new instrument setup with our TECH-ASSURE™ process which goes through a rigorous checklist so you can be assured that you are getting the best out of your new instrument.
We know the absolute importance of our TECH-ASSURE™ professional instrument setup to get your instrument playing at its peak, so don’t settle for anything less.
Our 13-Point Professional Set-up includes.
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All transit packing and corks from the manufacturer are removed.
- Thorough visual check for any plating or lacquer defects
- All pads checked for quality.
- Test all pad seatings & key adjustments using a leak-light.
- All key corks and felts checked, adjusted to set vent heights.
- Regulate and adjust keywork as required.
- All spring tensions checked and adjusted to create a balanced feel across the instrument.
- Check neck tenon for correct fit.
- Neck cork checked for cork quality and greased.
- Check octave mechanism adjustment.
- Play test from top to bottom.
- Case inspected for quality, instrument fit and accessories.
- Instrument cleaned and carefully repacked
