{"product_id":"yamaha-yas-62iii","title":"Yamaha YAS-62III Professional Alto Saxophone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YAS-62III is the result of more than five decades of commitment to the professional alto saxophonist. The YAS-62III’s roots are in the YAS-61, introduced in 1969 as part of Yamaha’s entry into manufacturing top-quality wind instruments. The YAS-62III’s more direct ancestor, the YAS-62, was brought to market in 1979. It has been a favorite of educators, students, and professional musicians ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe YAS-62 has seen more than forty years of market testing, and the YAS-62III reflects all of Yamaha’s woodwind design and manufacturing expertise. Commonly and fondly known as “the new 62,” it is the benchmark of sound, response, intonation, and reliability in a professional alto saxophone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign and construction elements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the best-made altos available, the YAS-62III features fully ribbed construction, yet its weight is comfortable and well balanced. It is hand-adjusted, and the two-piece bell, body, and neck are all hand-hammered. Its new engraving design is done by hand, instilling a uniqueness into each instrument. Multiple key posts are integrated into a single plate. This lends the horn moderate resistance while delivering a solid core with deep tone color. Hard steel needle springs offer a fast, sensitive key response. It has a Front F key along with a high F# key and an adjustable thumb rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew Features of the YAS-62III\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe world saxophone community has had its hands on the YAS-62III since 2013. The response is all positive, and the experts at Woodwind \u0026amp; Brasswind agree. The redesigned neck of the 62III appeals to a broad range of saxophonists. Its moderate bore and taper design provides fast response, ease of control, and most of all, a sweet and compact sound. The YAS-62III also features a redesigned B-C# connection that allows for more precise key adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase, strap, and mouthpiece included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA newly designed case offers lightweight but protective transportation. It also has an outside pocket, backpack straps, and a shoulder strap for portability. Comes with a quality 4c mouthpiece and Yamaha care products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ready to step up to a truly professional alto sax that’s also an incredible value, you simply can’t go wrong with the Yamaha YAS-62III.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52853603959084,"sku":"YAS-62III","price":4303.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/6004\/8684\/files\/yamaha-yas-62iii-professional-alto-saxophone-7634383.jpg?v=1780948926","url":"https:\/\/aaabandrentals.com\/products\/yamaha-yas-62iii","provider":"AAA Band Instrument Rentals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}