The photos of both instruments are in the appendix (the YST-62 is the bottom instrument). We have new and used instruments.follow us on Face. ) then the YTS-32 is an excellent and cheaper alternative. Slavik Music is one of the biggest music stores with wind instruments in Poland. So if you are looking for a favorable alternative (and actually the same sax. We can indeed conclude that the YTS-32 purple logo and the YTS-62 purple logo are basically identical saxophones! However, the value of a YTS-62 is considerably higher than that of a YTS-32. Keywork is interchangeable between both models and are therefore identical. The pads are identical, with plastic resonators. Been in the Yamaha environment for 4 years owning a Purple Logo 62 (That Ive played with the original. The necks are interchangeable and have the same tenon diameter: both saxes have the same bore. What are the best reeds for a tenor sax player. Very small push up dent on very bottom of bow. Looks to be buffed and re-lacquered which covered/disappeared the purple logo and dulls the bell engraving.
YAMAHA YTS 62 PURPLE LOGO SERIAL NUMBER
Yamaha YTS-62 Tenor Saxophone - Purple Logo Serial Number 005802. The differences do not affect sound or playability. Details about Yamaha YTS-62 Tenor Saxophone - Purple Logo Serial Number 005802. Time to put both saxes on the workbench and inspect them accurately!ġ) Neck receiver: 62 = Selmer style, 32 = simple receiver.Ģ) Lacquer: 62 = dark colored lacquer, 32 = lighter colored lacquer.ģ) Engraving: 62 = engraved, 32 = not engraved.Ĥ) Thumb rest: 62 = adjustable plastic thumb rest, 32 = solid metal thumb rest (not adjustable).ĥ) Key guards: 62 = screw-in bumpers, 32 = fixed felt bumpers.Ħ) Fastening ring body: 62 = beautifully worked (Selmer style), 32 = simple metal ring.ħ) Soldering brackets: 62 = Selmer style, 32 = simple designed.Ĩ) Pants guard : 62 = Selmer style : 32 = simple design.ĩ) High E guard : 62 = slotted guide, 32 = simple bracket.ġ0) Neck : 62 = slotted guide, 32 = simple bracket.ġ1) Neck : 62 = standard reinforcement at the bottom of the neck, 32 = simple metal strip at the bottom of the bracket.
A lot of information can be found on the various internet forums, and it is even claimed that the YTS-32 is a 'stripped-down' version of the YTS-62. That was a great opportunity to determine the differences between the YTS-62 and the YTS-32. At that point, you are into some pretty amazing tone with not too much money invested.This week MRO saxophones received a Yamaha YTS-62 purple logo for repair. It also opens it up more and makes the altissimo unbelievably responsive. Just a quick note – The original necks on these horns are already very good, but if you want to go more vintage in tone, here’s a great trick: If you can find a Boesken neck and put it on here (the one I used was the gold plated one in the necks section of this site) it makes the horn into more of a vintage SBA/early VI type tone. It spent its life in a low-humidity closet in California, so everything about it is still pristine. This horn has just had ALL NEW PADS put in by Matt Stohrer, who is one of the best saxophone techs in the business. And my asking price is less than the new price would have been back in 1980 dollars. It is as close as you will get to going back to 1980 and buying one new. There is not so much as a scratch on this horn.
This is an early serial 62 and the silk screen Yamaha logo is still perfect as well. Everything is still perfect and all original, and it even includes the case keys, strap, cork grease, and owner’s manual. This particular 62 is in like new condition. For anyone who wants to go vintage but not too vintage, this horn is a no-brainer. That makes these very hard horns to beat. Americanlisted has classifieds in Agoura Hills.
YAMAHA YTS 62 PURPLE LOGO PROFESSIONAL
They have a vintage warmth and interest to the tone while keeping Yamaha’s excellent ergonomics and intonation. The Yamaha YTS-62III tenor saxophone is the result of more than five decades of commitment to the professional saxophonist. Musical intrument for sale, This is a YTS-62 professional tenor saxophone. This saxophone is sold! But click here to see our current selection of tenor saxophones.Įach of the Yamaha models has its strengths and weaknesses, but as far as I am concerned, the purple label 62’s are easily the best made so far.