Yamaha YTS82ZUWOFII Custom Z Tenor Saxophone

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: The wide bore taper of the V1 neck provides a free-blowing feel and the greatest possible flexibility.

YTS82Z Neck Receiver: 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: 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: Traditional body shape which makes the sound brighter and playing feel lighter. The material is optimized for custom models.

Ergonomic Key Layout: Key layout is designed to fit humans' hands. This helps players concentrate on their performance without feeling stress.

Integrated Key Post: 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:  This unique tear drop shaped F key improves playability. It is adjustable to player's preferences.

Mother of Pearl Key Button: 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: 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: The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel.

Two-point Contact: Two-point contact is adopted for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response.

One-Piece bell: 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) : 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: Bell rings supports the instrument to vibrate well when players blow into it.

Separate Style key guard: The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments.

Without center bow: Removing the center bow improves responses without affecting the quality of sound.

Improved low B-C# connection: 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): 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): The 82Z comes equipped with lightweight case that has a shoulder strap.