Yamaha YTS-62 III Professional Tenor Saxophone - Unlacquered
Yamaha YTS-62III Professional Tenor Saxophone Features:
- Bb tenor saxophone with brass body and integrated key posts
- Interchangeable neck with narrower bore taper
- Upgraded professional neck receiver
- High F#, front F auxiliary keys
- Improved Low B–C# connection mechanism
- Adjustable thumb hook
- Hard steel needle springs
- Elaborate hand engraving
- Quality crafted in Japan
- TS4C mouthpiece and semi-hard case included
- Key:Bb
- Level:Professional
- Finish:Unlacquered
- Auxillary Keys:High F#, Fixed Front F
- Body:62 Shape
- Body Material:Brass
- Neck Type:YTS-62
- Neck Material:Brass
- Key Buttons:Polyester
- Springs:Hard Steel
- Bell Type:2-piece
- Bell Decoration:Hand Engraved
- Pads:Plastic Resonators
- Mouthpiece:Yamaha 4C
- Thumb Hook:Adjustable
- Additional Features:Rocker-style Low Bb/Octave Mechanism, Integrated Key Posts
- Case/Gig Bag:TSC-600E
- Manufacturer Part Number:YTS-62IIIU
YTS-62 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.
YTS-62 Neck receiver
The professional style neck receiver increases 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 humans' 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' 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.
62 style (AS, TS)
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 guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers 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.
Case (TSC-600E)
Semi-hard case offers a contemporary look and greater ease of transport.
