Yamaha YBS-62II Professional Baritone Saxophone - Gold Lacquer | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Yamaha YBS-62II is a legendary professional baritone saxophone representing decades of refinement and cross-genre collaboration, delivering the do-everything versatility that has made the 62 series a worldwide standard among professional players. Featuring premium brass construction, the innovative hydro-formed 62 neck, and ergonomically optimized keywork, this Eb baritone saxophone offers exceptional value with professional performance across classical, jazz, and contemporary styles. Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls proudly offers this expertly crafted Japanese instrument to baritone saxophonists seeking proven professional quality.
Product Overview
The YBS-62II represents Yamaha's visionary approach to professional saxophone design, developed through an exhaustive multi-year collaboration with noted classical saxophonists and top jazz artists to create a truly versatile instrument. The second-generation model builds upon the original YBS-62's legendary reputation, incorporating refinements that enhance playability, intonation, and tonal consistency across all registers. The gold lacquer finish provides warm tonal characteristics while protecting the premium brass body, making this instrument equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs, and recording studios.
Central to the YBS-62II's performance is the revolutionary hydro-formed 62 neck, manufactured using advanced hydroforming technology that creates perfectly uniform wall thickness and bore dimensions. This precision manufacturing results in superior intonation, consistent response, and the rich, focused tone that has made the 62 series famous worldwide. The post-to-rib construction enhances structural integrity and resonance transfer throughout the instrument, while the shorter two-piece bell design improves balance and maneuverability without sacrificing the deep, resonant tone essential to the baritone voice.
The instrument features ergonomically optimized keywork developed through extensive collaboration with professional players, ensuring natural hand positioning and reducing fatigue during extended performances. The comprehensive auxiliary key package includes front F, low A, and high F# keys, expanding the instrument's range and technical capabilities for advanced repertoire. Hard steel needle springs provide responsive, consistent action that maintains precise regulation even after years of professional use, while the adjustable thumb hook allows customization for optimal instrument balance.
Ideal For
- Professional baritone saxophonists performing across classical, jazz, and contemporary music genres
- Advanced college and conservatory students preparing for professional careers in music performance
- Studio recording artists requiring consistent intonation and versatile tonal characteristics
- Concert band and wind ensemble performers seeking the projection and blend of a professional instrument
- Jazz ensemble and big band players who need the deep, authoritative voice and extended range capabilities
Key Features
Hydro-Formed 62 Neck
The revolutionary hydro-formed 62 neck utilizes advanced manufacturing technology to create perfectly uniform wall thickness and bore dimensions, resulting in superior intonation and consistent response across all registers. This precision-engineered neck delivers the rich, focused tone that has made the 62 series legendary among professional saxophonists, providing immediate response to subtle changes in embouchure and air support.
Premium Brass Construction
Crafted from premium brass with post-to-rib construction, the YBS-62II offers enhanced structural integrity and optimal resonance transfer throughout the instrument. This robust construction method improves tonal consistency and projection while ensuring the durability required for professional use. The expertly crafted brass body produces the warm, authoritative voice essential to the baritone saxophone's role in ensemble settings.
Comprehensive Auxiliary Key System
The YBS-62II features an extensive auxiliary key package including front F, low A, and high F# keys that expand the instrument's range and technical possibilities. The low A key extends the baritone's bottom range for contemporary compositions and jazz arrangements, while the high F# key facilitates execution of advanced classical and contemporary repertoire. This comprehensive key system ensures versatility across all musical styles.
Ergonomically Optimized Keywork
Developed through extensive collaboration with professional players, the ergonomically optimized keywork promotes natural hand positioning and reduces physical strain during extended performances. The thoughtfully placed keys and improved mechanism geometry enhance technical facility and allow players to focus on musical expression rather than physical limitations. Hard steel needle springs maintain responsive, consistent action for reliable performance.
Shorter Two-Piece Bell Design
The innovative shorter two-piece bell design improves instrument balance and maneuverability while maintaining the deep, resonant tone essential to the baritone voice. This refined design makes the instrument more manageable during performance and transport without compromising the rich low-end projection and tonal authority that define professional-quality baritone saxophones.
Japanese Craftsmanship and Quality Control
Expertly crafted in Japan with Yamaha's renowned attention to detail, the YBS-62II undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure every instrument meets exacting professional standards. This commitment to excellence guarantees consistent performance characteristics, superior build quality, and the reliability demanded by professional musicians worldwide. The tastefully elegant engraving adds visual sophistication befitting a professional instrument.
What's Included
- Yamaha YBS-62II Professional Baritone Saxophone
- Yamaha 5C baritone saxophone mouthpiece
- Professional hardshell case
- Neck strap
- Receiver for optional detachable floor peg
- Care accessories
- Yamaha professional warranty
- Free standard shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Key | Eb (Baritone) |
| Level | Professional |
| Body Material | Premium brass with post-to-rib construction |
| Bell | Shorter 2-piece design with elegant engraving |
| Neck Type | Hydro-formed 62 neck |
| Finish | Gold lacquer |
| Key Buttons | Polyester |
| Auxiliary Keys | Front F, Low A, High F# |
| Thumb Hook | Adjustable |
| Springs | Hard steel needle springs |
| Floor Peg | Receiver for optional detachable floor peg |
| Keywork | Ergonomically optimized layout |
| Mouthpiece | Yamaha 5C |
| Case | Professional hardshell case |
| Manufacturing | Expertly crafted in Japan |
Experience This Professional Baritone Saxophone Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the legendary versatility and professional quality of the Yamaha YBS-62II baritone saxophone. Our knowledgeable staff understands the unique requirements of baritone saxophonists and can help you evaluate how this world-renowned instrument meets your artistic vision and performance needs. Contact us today to schedule a trial of this exceptional professional baritone saxophone and discover why it remains the choice of professional players worldwide.
