The Yamaha YTS62 tenor saxophone is an improved version of Yamaha's Classic 62 Series Sax, the instrument that revolutionized the world of the saxophone, becoming the first serious challenge to the famous instruments of the past.
The Yamaha YTS62 has always been the sax of choice for many of the worlds top pros. Offering surprising value for the price, and amazing flexibility (it can be used for virtually any musical genre) it is characterized by a highly expressive tone, comfortable playability and extremely accurate intonation. One of the biggest new improvements to it is the G1 neck, which gives a better response and more playing flexibility. Also, the entire body has been annealed (heated and cooled) for a rich resonant sound.
Yamaha YTS62 features include, high F# key Front F mechanism Gold lacquer Silver plated (YAS-62S)
Other features on the Yamaha YTS62 include
Newly designed neck receiver - the new professional style neck receiver allows the player to project a more even tone.
Custom style octave key - re-designed for a smoother and quicker response. Silicon treated leather pads - silicon treatment helps protect the leather pads from moisture.
Blue steel needle springs - blue steel springs provide a faster, more sensitive key response.
Acoustic annealing of the body - this process of heating and cooling called annealing gives the metal optimum density for superior tone.
Adjustable thumb rest - thumb rest allows for precise and comfortable hand and fingering positions. Tilting style low Bb key - the position, height, angle, and shape of the low Bb spatula key has been re-designed for comfort and response.
Refined key shape - with an emphasis on comfort and speed, the new key shape has been designed to allow the player to hold the saxophone in a more natural manner.
Stock Code : YTS62
