Yamaha YAS-62 Purple Logo Review

[@jonjames7113]

I have a purple logo. Great horn.😊

[@davepierremusic3974]

Excellent review as always and really love your channel. I was wondering what you thought about the pmauriat horns especially the system 76 dark lacquer alto?

[@jeremyryannoel]

2015, I acquired a post-purple 62 from 88-89, not 100% certain of the year (need to check the serial). I was an education turned performance major at the time, and needed a better alto since tenor was my primary at the time. After searching for a couple of months, a 62 came up from Japan, and everything checked out in terms of description, photos with one piece guard, original case, original care kit. So I took a risk, and it’s the best eBay risk ever taken. Still playing on original pads, checked for leaks twice with no issues. I’m giving God all the glory because I don’t feel deserving. I’ll probably never sell it since it does everything I need out of an alto. My tenor is also a 62 from 1992, pretty sure it was a school horn before overhauled and sold to me due to delacquering and scratches all over. It too is a great horn, but I think I need a new neck since it’s seen better days and bent a couple of times. Would love to acquire a YSS-62 of similar era, and eBay seems to believe they’re more valuable than 62 altos and tenors of the time, but one day!

[@willreynolds7630]

This is hilarious man I saw you post on reddit good grab!

[@mikespadafora9077]

I am the original owner of a 1984 purple logo YAS 62, I have always got compliments on my tone. I am messing with G1 neck and am enjoying that as a change. As I get older I am looking for a darker song.

[@marktyler3381]

62 comes with a G1 neck

[@mikespadafora9077]

My 62 is from 1984. The original neck is very different in resistance and tone.

[@marktyler3381]

Mine's about the same age. G1 neck came as standard I believe.

[@marktyler3381]

Neck does make a big difference. I've been using a yas23 neck recently because I've an Otto with a narrow bore and I don't want to wreck my 62 neck. Defo not as responsive, particularly altisimo.

[@mikespadafora9077]

@@marktyler3381 not back then. I know someone else with the same horn, same neck as mine. She is also the original owner.

[@lilymcalister1825]

Thats GREAT for you!! Congrats!!👍👍👍👍👍 It's gorgeous!! I'm a little jealous, lol! OMG it SOUNDS AMAZING!!!

[@DeMariusJackson]

Thank you so much!!

[@zebrobson2639]

Couldn't agree more with the thought that the series ii and iii 62's have been cheapened up! Great find!!!

[@khalidsharif]

Thanks for a great review, is there any difference between purple logo and without purple logo please

[@marktyler3381]

Surprising tone difference between the 62 and the Eastman. I play a heavily modified 62 as my main alto. Quality horn - the rest just comes down to taste. I wouldn't buy the Eastman - I'd rather try to darken something bright than polish something dark.

[@vladimirlopez7840]

Congrats! I have a new 62iii great horns.

[@davidbales8053]

Awesome and inspiring!

[@l.j.2917]

Aw man I knew 2 people stationed in Okinawa but they just finished there term and made it back. I am looking to upgrade my horn and I'm thinking about getting the 62iii. Also, I noticed your hoodie! I went to CSU and WU was in our division I think 🤔

[@monkeyxx]

wow they sound totally different! interesting A/B

[@r.g.saxone]

Great horn !

[@monocitta9363]

may i ask :what app you used for “play-along ?” in the vedio?thank you!

[@benhostetler268]

Should do a follow up after the repair.

[@DeMariusJackson]

Will do. It may be a while though 👀

[@AlexVolkhin13]

Tell me, is the yamaha 62 purple logo hard to blow? I've been playing on yamaha 62 iii for a long time and now I'm trying the purple logo and it's hard to blow out the sound. Thank you.

[@davidesferrazzasax6076]

Marius If you want to have a sax that when you blow its sound comes directly to your heart You have to buy an Selmer SBA Alto

[@MegaRas73]

Enjoyed the video thanks. The Yamaha is a great find, if you can afford it keep both horns it really helps to avoid second guessing yourself about your gear when your having a bad day you will be able to have another setup to go to, I think 2 quality mouthpieces is a good idea to. God bless. By the way I like the Eastman best lol

[@owenwalter451]

What’s the mouthpiece setup? Last time I watched a video of yours, you where playing a drake or a Claude lakey.

[@DeMariusJackson]

This is a Vandoren V16 S+...I’m still exploring...I’m searching for a brighter sound!

[@owenwalter451]

@@DeMariusJackson i would reccomend what i play on alto, but its a florida slant signature otto link and probably not worth the price tag.

[@thestevenorman]

I also have the Vandoren V16 S+. It is solid however if you are looking for something brighter and you like Vandoren, I would suggest a Vandoren Jumbo Java. And by the way, I picked up a YAS 62 Purple Logo about a year ago in good condition for $895. I had it overhauled, completely taken apart and cleaned and re-padded for $500 by the best guy in nashville and now its playing very well. I recently picked up a YAS 61 Purple Logo with an high F# key. It plays and looks like new as well. 62 plays a lot better I guess from the improvements that were made.

[@thestevenorman]

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[@glen.s9860]

MR D that Yamaha sound bright and the Eastman sound more laid back much more of a smooth traditional jazz sound. The Ya for fusion pop will be OK.Try the yani (bronze Body)

[@rao.4354]

Agreed

[@mariustripa7296]

Can you detail the core differences between the yas 82 z and this 62 purple logo? I was looking into buying a 82 and i never played a 62 pl

[@lucastoledo8726]

My dream is to have a sax like this, this model is amazing.

[@lilymcalister1825]

Demarius, do the yas 62's ALL have a purple logo?? I'm looking atv1 supposed yas 62 but no purple logo. Thank you!!

[@DeMariusJackson]

No...the older models (80’s) have the purple logo...

[@DJAZZANOVA]

Only mk 1 model. The most sought after 62. They are more refine and solid build

[@graycat11]

How often do you find uncommon instruments similar to it?

[@DeMariusJackson]

I really depends...but maybe every 2-3 months or so...

[@zebrobson2639]

This dude has had the luck of the gods all year, I think great saxes literally fall into his lap from the sky, lol!

[@DeMariusJackson]

I’m still waiting for the Mark VI, 😂

[@zebrobson2639]

@@DeMariusJackson dude, you already had one, forego it's predecessor and try finding a Balanced Action! Or.... a Buffet S1? Better keywork than their Dynaction or SDA models, but all come with a darker sound than a VI or a VII; very very similar to BA or SBA sound but at about half the cost

[@MusicalKinetics]

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[@ksmooth1973]

I recently purchased one of these and I can only say I regret it so much. Since I received it I have been to 2 repairman and it is a nightmare in the lowest register. The last repair guy just basically told me that this horn will nickel band dime the shit out of me. Very disappointed I never thought Yamaha could mess something up this bad. I also got ripped off and sold cball vintage reborn tenor which just blew this horn away. Should have kept it

[@vladimirlopez7840]

By the way your 62 sounds better to me than the Eastman

[@DeMariusJackson]

That’s what I was thinking too!

[@thomascohen9924]

Not "better," I'd say, but more complex. BTW, I'm a bit biased: I play a Yamaha 62 purple logo. Great horns, yes.