Hi all,
I'm getting anew saxaphone, having just done Gade 6 on an Artemis, which I've been playing since I started. I have been recommended the Yamaha 62, would that be a good choice? If not, what would? (Could definitely not go any more expensive than the 62 though)

just posted in the GMF... maybe you should stick to one Forum.. ?

I've got an alto yamaha 62 and it sounds absolutely great. Tuning is good and tone is excellent.
Only slight problem might be left hand stretch to B and Bflat keys which I find difficult but that could just be that I don't use them enough.
In terms of sound I'd say this saxophone is excellent value.

i used to own a yamaha 62.
i upgraded after my grade 5 i think, and tht was roughly 4 or 5 years ago.
last year however, i realized how bad my sax was compared to my friends selmer series 2.
the low notes would hardly speak at all unless i put alot of air down the intrument, meaning i wldnt b able to play anything below a D quietly.
So i then upraded again to a keilwerth shadow, which is (in my opinion) definately worth the price.

but as u say, u dont want to go over the price of a 62.
Im not sure, but i think theres a newer version of a 62 or something. So i suggest go to a music shop and try different saxes out.
YAnigasawa is also good brand, so check them out aswell.
A good website is www.sax.co.uk

Good luck!

John

Sounds like a problem with leaks, regulation etc that you'll get with any horn that isn't properly maintained rather than a Yamaha 62 v Selmer Serie II issue.