Yamaha YAS-61 Alto Saxophone – Mechanically Refurbished | Professional Vintage Alto Saxophone s/n: 1106 (circa 1967)

The Yamaha YAS-61 Alto Saxophone is one of the most respected professional alto saxophones ever produced by Yamaha. Manufactured in Japan during the company's golden era of saxophone production, the YAS-61 established a reputation for outstanding craftsmanship, exceptional reliability, and a rich, resonant tone that continues to be admired by professional musicians today.

This Yamaha YAS-61 Alto Saxophone has been mechanically refurbished by an experienced technician. The mechanism has been carefully inspected, regulated, adjusted, and play-tested to ensure smooth, precise action and outstanding playing performance.

Renowned for its excellent intonation, fast ergonomic keywork, and beautifully balanced sound, the YAS-61 offers remarkable versatility across jazz, classical, concert band, commercial, and contemporary performance. Its responsive feel and centred tone make it an ideal instrument for advanced students, professional performers, and serious enthusiasts alike.

Features

• Authentic Yamaha YAS-61 Alto Saxophone

• Professional Japanese-made instrument

• Mechanically refurbished and performance ready

• Rich, warm tone with excellent projection and clarity

• Smooth, responsive Yamaha keywork

• Superb intonation and effortless playability

• Ideal for advanced students, professionals, and recording artists

• Includes case (where applicable)

Why Choose the Yamaha YAS-61?

The Yamaha YAS-61 occupies a special place in Yamaha's history as one of the company's earliest professional alto saxophones. Built in Japan with exceptional attention to detail, it helped establish Yamaha as a world leader in professional saxophone manufacturing.

Often regarded as the predecessor to the celebrated YAS-62, the YAS-61 is admired for its free-blowing response, refined ergonomics, and warm, focused tonal character. Many players appreciate its slightly broader, more vintage-inspired sound while still benefiting from Yamaha's renowned consistency and precision engineering.

Increasingly difficult to find in excellent playing condition, the YAS-61 has become a sought after model among musicians who appreciate vintage Japanese craftsmanship. Its combination of professional performance, superb reliability, and enduring musical appeal has earned it a reputation as a true pro luxury instrument.

If you're searching for a Yamaha YAS-61 Alto Saxophone, a mechanically refurbished professional alto saxophone, or a vintage Japanese professional saxophone, the YAS-61 represents an outstanding opportunity to own one of Yamaha's most respected and collectible alto saxophones.