I bought my 62 soprano in 80 or 81 and it was the top soprano that Yamaha offered. It is a pro level horn. I don't know why the Yamaha site is now showing it as the intermediate level. I would have thought that the 475 replaced the 52 series horns. Go figure! I have yet to play a soprano for which I would let my 62 go. Just my opinion though! :|