Yamaha Custom Z Tenor Saxophone YTS82ZSII - Silver plated
The evolution of the Yamaha Custom Z continues. Powerful sound and the ability to play fast passages without difficulty, the Z is crafted to meet your highest expectations. They have been re-examined from the neck to the bell and are now equipped with a one-piece bell for increased resonance and the highly regarded V1 neck for the optimal combination of response and control.
Features:
YTS82Z Neck:Â The wide bore taper of the V1 neck provides a free-blowing feel and the greatest possible flexibility.
YTS82Z Neck Receiver:Â The nickel silver custom style neck receiver provides a condensed tone and good response with a high rigidity. It has the flexibility to choose between the necks designed for the Custom Z and Custom EX Yamaha saxophones (sold separately).
Octave key with a ball joint to realize utmost smoothness:Â The octave key has a unique new ball joint for smoother, quicker action. The new neck receiver improves the tonal resonance.
62 Shape with Custom Brass:Â Traditional body shape which makes the sound brighter and playing feel lighter. The material is optimized for custom models.
Ergonomic Key Layout:Â Key layout is designed to fit humans' hands. This helps players concentrate on their performance without feeling stress.
Integrated Key Post:Â This style of key posts adds a moderate resistance and makes the instrument sound as you blow into it.
Adjustable tear drop front F Key:Â This unique tear drop shaped F key improves playability. It is adjustable to player's preferences.
Mother of Pearl Key Button:Â Mother of pearl is used as key buttons. It improves playability by making it easier to hold with soft but not slippery surface.
Metal resonator pad:Â The metal resonators offer an outstanding response and deliver a wider dynamic range. The entire range of the instrument has a clearer pronunciation, providing effortless playability all around.
Seesaw key:Â The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel.
Two-point Contact:Â Two-point contact is adopted for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response.
One-Piece bell:Â Craftsmen shape the bell from a sheet of brass with a hammer. This adds a unity to the body and makes the intonation in the middle to lower range smoother. It also has a solid tone.
82Z Style (AS, TS) :Â The Custom Z saxophone features a 'anemone' engraving design which is hand engraved on every instrument. Custom Z logo is the proof of craftmanship.
Bell Ring:Â Bell rings supports the instrument to vibrate well when players blow into it.
Separate Style key guard:Â The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments.
Without center bow:Â Removing the center bow improves responses without affecting the quality of sound.
Improved low B-C# connection:Â An improved mechanism from low B-C# connection ensures the consistent closing of the low C# key and promotes a clear response form notes in the low range of the instrument.
Without F# key (WOF option):Â High F# key is a standard equipment of modern saxophones. Without F# key option removes F# key, which produces the sound similar to the vintage saxophones.
Case (TSC-820):Â The 82Z comes equipped with lightweight case that has a shoulder strap.