{"product_id":"yamaha-yas-62-purple-label-professional-alto-saxophone-sn-027306","title":"Yamaha YAS-62 Purple Label Professional Alto Saxophone in Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YAS-62 Alto Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YAS-62 is one of Yamaha's most respected professional alto saxophones, valued by many players for its centered response, dependable intonation, and versatility across classical, jazz, commercial, and educational settings. This Purple Label YAS-62 offers the appeal of an earlier YAS-62 instrument with Yamaha's established professional design, making it a meaningful choice for saxophonists who appreciate the model's balance of precision and musical flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YAS-62 Alto Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Alto saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Eb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: YAS-62\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Purple Label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying Level: Professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Gold lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry Marking: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: None included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 027306\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned vintage Yamaha YAS-62 is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The service included needed cork and felt work, lubrication, and testing, and the instrument is fitted with very nice replacement pads. Cosmetic wear is present throughout the lacquered surfaces, including fine scratches, scuffs, handling marks, and localized lacquer blemishing on the body, bell, and neck area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YAS-62 Alto Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YAS-62 is for the advancing or professional alto saxophonist who wants a focused, responsive Yamaha professional instrument that can move comfortably between ensemble, solo, teaching, commercial, and jazz work. Players drawn to earlier Yamaha horns often value the Purple Label YAS-62 for its straightforward feel, stable scale, and versatile tonal concept rather than a highly specialized sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YAS-62\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the YAS-62 fit within Yamaha's saxophone lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YAS-62 has long served as Yamaha's core professional alto saxophone, positioned below the Custom series while offering a professional playing concept suitable for serious performance use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the appeal of a Purple Label YAS-62?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Label refers to earlier YAS-62 instruments with Yamaha's purple bell logo. Many saxophonists value these horns for their earlier Yamaha design character and direct, centered playing feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this YAS-62 appropriate for professional use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The YAS-62 is a professional Yamaha alto saxophone and is suitable for advanced students, educators, doublers, and working players who want a versatile Eb alto for ensemble and commercial settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/Yamahalogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/YamahalogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha Logo\" align=\"Middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trade-In Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53560616649069,"sku":"YAS-027306","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7117828.jpg?v=1784167491","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-yas-62-purple-label-professional-alto-saxophone-sn-027306","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}