[ROC]

She just arrived from Tokyo this morning.
In almost new condition, save a somewhat musty case (which I won’t be using anyway).
This horn plays effortlessly and has a more sedate tone than my 62. Similar lightness of key action but a little closer to the body if you know what I mean (less travel in the keys). The love affair continues…

 

[J-Moen]

Love that keyguard. What a beauty!

 

[Global Woodwind]

Like!

You giving me an idea..

Should I silver-plate my YAS-61 that I was going to repad?..

What was your horn worth?

 

[rhairy]

That is a beautiful. Hope to try out a 61 one of these days.

 

[ROC]

Like!

You giving me an idea..

Should I silver-plate my YAS-61 that I was going to repad?..

What was your horn worth?

3650USD

I would keep the YAS-61 you have in original condition if I were you.

 

[Brenton]

3650USD

I would keep the YAS-61 you have in original condition if I were you.

Wow! If anyone sees any 'normal' YAS-61 for US$365 they should buy it immediately - yours being silver is a bonus rarity. Jealous...

 

[ROC]

Wow! If anyone sees any 'normal' YAS-61 for US$365 they should buy it immediately - yours being silver is a bonus rarity. Jealous...

You left off a zero 😏

 

[Brenton]

You left off a zero 😏

Hah! That's more like it. Was it Randall who sold it to you? Still jealous...

 

[Alex Nyman]

I have one 😎 fabulous horn. The neck from BSS has made a great horn even greater. I prefer the angle of it too. Great buy and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine.

 

[ROC]

Not sure how many Randall’s there would be in Tokyo 🤔 but this was a Ray in any case.

 

[AltoNoob]

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I have one 😎 fabulous horn. The neck from BSS has made a great horn even greater. I prefer the angle of it too. Great buy and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine.

What make are the mouthpieces you have on the Tenor and Alto ?

 

[ROC]

GetaSax pieces by the looks of it.

 

[Alex Nyman]

What make are the mouthpieces you have on the Tenor and Alto ?

At the time the photo was taken the GS Meyer on alto although I’m now using a small chamber 70’s vintage Meyer. The tenor was one of the several GS tenor pieces I have. I’m currently using the Joe Allard Reso.

 

[GerhardO]

What a beutiful Horn!
I own a very rare first generation /stamped logo silver plated YTS 62. They should marry ....

 

[ROC]

What a beutiful Horn!
I own a very rare first generation /stamped logo silver plated YTS 62. They should marry ....

Pic!

 

[Keith Ridenhour]

That was my college horn way back in 76. Until I bought my Mk6 in 79. then foolishly sold it all in 84. Man If HI had those horns still. K

 

[mark5009]

She just arrived from Tokyo this morning.

Beautiful! These silver horns are just so special. I've been eyeing off a new YTS62Siii as getting an older one seems near impossible. Did you source this one from eBay?

 

[ROC]

Beautiful! These silver horns are just so special. I've been eyeing off a new YTS62Siii as getting an older one seems near impossible. Did you source this one from eBay?

I initially saw it on eBay but the seller was keen to take the transaction ‘offline’, offering me a better deal and reducing the vultures share.

 

[liggy]

Totally regret selling my 61s. They felt really "agile" to me. That's a beautiful axe, OP. Love it. Hello from it’s younger sibling. 62ES. Still my most played alto by far. About 22 years old now. I’m pretty fussy about swabbing after every use, rinsing the neck and mouthpiece out, 3M silver strips and Wright’s silver polish when needed.

 

[J-Moen]

Totally regret selling my 61s. They felt really "agile" to me. That's a beautiful axe, OP. Love it. Hello from it’s younger sibling. 62ES. Still my most played alto by far. About 22 years old now. I’m pretty fussy about swabbing after every use, rinsing the neck and mouthpiece out, 3M silver strips and Wright’s silver polish when needed. View attachment 130367

And the amazing level of photography helps!!!

Gorgeous. I'll have to try getting a good snap of my Silver 875EXII Alto to add to the group