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.
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.
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.
- Key layout is designed to fit to humans' hands. This helps players concentrate on their performance without feeling stress.
- This style of key posts adds a moderate resistance and makes the instrument sound as you blow into it.
- The unique tear-drop shaped F key improves playability. It is adjustable to players' preferences.
- The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel.
- Two-point contact is adopted for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response.
- Two pieces of brass sheets are jointed together by the hands of craftsmen, then shaped to the bell with a machine.
- More elaborate with finer detail, the new design offers delicate beauty.
- Bell rings supports the instrument to vibrate well when players blow into it.
- The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments.
- 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.
- Semi-hard case offers a contemporary look and greater ease of transport.