YAMAHA YAS-62-II Professional Alto Saxophone (Gold Lacquer) DESCRIPTION: The new 62-II is an important version of Yamaha’s classic 62 series Saxophone, the instrument that became the first serious challenge to the famous instruments of the past. The 62-II can be used for virtually any musical genre and has a highly expressive tone, comfortable playability and extremely accurate intonation. The biggest new improvement is the G1 neck which gives better response and more playing flexibility FEATURES: Newly designed neck receiver Style octave key Silicon Treated leather pads help protect the leather pads from moisture Blue Steel needle Springs provide faster more sensitive key response. Acoustic annealing of the body A process of heating and cooling that gives the metal optimum density for a superior tone. Adjustable thumb rest for precise and comfortable hand and fingering positions SPECIFICATIONS: Level - Professional Neck - G1 Hydroformed – annealed Neck Material - Yellow Brass – annealed Body Material - Yellow Brass – annealed Bell -Yellow Brass annealed – two piece Key material -Yellow brass Key buttons - Polyster Finish - Gold backed epoxy lacquer Tone holes - Drawn Auxiliary keys - Front F – High F# key Mouthpiece - Yamaha 4C Mouthpiece Cap - Gold Lacquer Ligature - Gold lacquer Spring type - Blue Steel needle Pad type - Waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters Bell decoration - Hand engraved Thumb Hook - Adjustable plastic Pivot screw - Straight tapered with head – adjustable Mounting - Ribbed and flanged. PLEASE NOTE: Instruments purchased outside NZ or from NON authorized NZ retailers are not eligible for Yamaha NZ’s 3 year warranty. Proof of purchase is required when making a warranty claim.