Modern action married with classic sound.
Recognizing the versatile needs of saxophonists today, Yamaha developed a saxophone capable of performing
both classical and jazz. The result is the YAS-82Z Custom Z Alto Saxophone. Jazz sax players will be knocked out by the projection,
sweet tone and availability of an unlacquered model. Classical saxophonists will be enamored by the control over their tone
from pianissimo to fortissimo.
Yamaha s YAS-82Z offers many improvements to Yamaha saxophones of the past, while maintaining a consistent build quality
and free-blowing nature. The body of the Custom Z is made from a special brass alloy offering a lighter weight and a tonal
flexibility only dreamt of until now. The Custom G1 neck helps produce a quick and agile response, while key action and placement
just feel right. The YAS-82Z captures the sound of popular vintage saxophones of the past, but adds the comfort of modern
mechanisms and playability.
Body design
The 82Z features a two-piece hydro-formed bell. The body, bell, and bow are annealed during production to make this horn more
responsive and less resistant.
Mechanisms
The new mechanisms on the 82Z allow for faster action and easier repair.
Blue steel springs
The 82Z comes with blue steel springs for faster, more sensitive key response and higher resiliency.
New case
The new 82Z comes equipped with a newly designed lightweight case that has a shoulder strap.
Engraving
Eye catching engraving will give you the look of a custom horn.
All Yamaha wind instruments come with a limited 5-year warranty.
Yamaha YAS-82Z Custom Z Series Alto Saxophone Features:
- 62-style keys
- Mother-of-pearl finger buttons
- 62-style French brass body
- One-piece, rib construction
- Non-annealed, custom G1 neck
- 2-piece water-bulged, engraved bell
- 62-style key mechanism
- High F# key
- Adjustable front F key
- Gold lacquer finish
- Steeper tapered pivot screws
- Adjustable split ball octave mechanism
- Bigger nickel silver ring
- Premium case
A serious saxophone for the serious saxophone player. Order today.
Yamaha YAS-82Z Custom Z Series Alto Saxophone Specifications:
- Level: Custom Z
- Key: Eb
- Neck: Custom G1
- Neck Material: French Brass
- Body Material: French Brass (annealed)
- Bell: French Brass (annealed); Two-piece
- Key Material: Yellow Brass
- Key Buttons: Mother of pearl
- Tone Holes: Drawn
- Auxiliary Keys: Front F; High F# key
- Mouthpiece: Yamaha 4CM
- Mouthpiece Cap: Yellow brass; Gold lacquer
- Silver-plated (YAS-82ZS)
- Ligature: Yellow brass; Gold lacquer (YAS-82Z/ZB);
- Silver-plated (YAS-82ZS)
- Spring Type: Blue steel needle
- Pad Type: Waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters
- Bell Decoration: Hand engraved
- Thumb Hook: Adjustable plastic
- Pivot Screw: Bullet tip design with head
- Mounting: Ribbed and flanged
