This is the silver-plated neck screw that was originally equipped on the YAS-62S (first generation). Changing from the gold lacquer one, the sound seems to become more focused and projects further. I don't feel much change in the blowing feel. (This is just my personal impression) There is no plating剥がれ (peeling), but there is discoloration. There are no scratches that would cause problems with use, such as on the screw threads. *Please note that it will not fit the screw pitches of Selmer or Yanagisawa. Thank you very much!