YAS-62 Alto Saxophones

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.

Yamaha Saxophone YAS-62 feature image

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. Amber and un-lacquered finishes are new additions to the 62 Saxophone Series lineup.

YAS-62

Finish: Gold lacquer

YAS-62A Nyhed

Finish: Amber lacquer

YAS-62S

Finish: Silver-plated

YAS-62UL Nyhed

Finish: Unlacquer

Note: Image features YAS-82ZUL. The surface appearance will change over time depending on usage conditions and the environment

Feature

Unique bell engraving method (Only for YAS-62A)

Yamaha Saxophone YAS-62 feature image

The hand engraving is done by craftsmen after lacquering to enhance the contrast with the brass.The beautiful engraving design further enhances the luxurious feel of the YAS-62A. A special technology topcoat enables the product to maintain its beautiful condition for a long period of time.

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.

Håndgravering

More elaborate with finer detail, the new design offers delicate beauty.

62 shape

62 shape

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

Forbedret mekanik til det dybe Bb

En forbedret mekanik til det dybe Bb sikrer, at den dybe Bb-tangent altid lukker helt til, så instrumentets dybe toner altid svarer klart.

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.

Seesaw key

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

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

Two-piece bell

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 (AS, TS)

62 style (AS, TS)

More elaborate with finer detail, the new design offers delicate beauty.

Bell-ring

Bell-ring

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

Separate style key guard

Separate style key guard

The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments.

Improved low B-C# connection

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.

Case (ASC-600E)

Case (ASC-600E)

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

Audio & Video

Dr. Eugene Rousseau - Advantages of New 62 Saxophones

Dave Koz with Yamaha saxophones

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