This time I'm listing a Yamaha soprano saxophone, model YSS-62. Loved by legendary players like Wayne Shorter, Branford Marsalis, and Eric Marienthal, it remains a masterpiece, still supported worldwide today. The playing feel can be summed up in a word: surprisingly light compared to current instruments, and the weight is also light. For example, the resistance in the middle register C# and D is smoother than you can experience with current instruments. Also, the high notes have exceptional sustain, and there's no stuffiness in the high register that's common with current sopranos; it's an instrument that's just fun to play long tones on. One possible reason for this is the difference in the welding of the palm keys. Current instruments have the key posts attached to the body after being assembled on a base to reduce work efficiency, but this instrument has single posts that are welded one by one, which takes more time. (Photo 2) The lighter weight of the parts near the mouthpiece likely has a significant impact on the playing feel. However, in exchange for the high notes' sustain, the early YSS-62s tended to have sharp intonation on high C#. As a countermeasure, later models were equipped with a double C# key system. (Photo 3) This instrument, judging from the serial number, is thought to be an early model, but (C# tone hole is reversed / Photo 12) strangely, the springs are needle springs, which are found in later models, even though the early models usually have stainless steel springs. As mentioned above, it is equipped with a double C# key system for pitch correction, and it is thought to be a transitional model from the early to the later period. As for the condition of the instrument, it was completely disassembled and adjusted about a year ago and is ready to play immediately. This is perfect for those who love soprano saxophones but have given up because they are difficult to play. [Additional Note] Since I had the chance, I added a screw to the music stand attachment. (Photo 16) Thank you. [Additional Note 2] I will lower the price slightly because it has been a while since the overhaul. Thank you.