Yamaha developed the YAS-82Z Custom Z Series Alto Saxophone to be an instrument capable of performing both classical and jazz music. The resulting alto saxophone will knock jazz sax players out with its projection and sweet tone!

Classical saxophonists will be enamored with the control the alto YAS-82Z sax gives them over their tone from pianissimo to fortissimo. This sax incorporates several features found on famous Yamaha saxophones of the past as well as offering many improvements on models such as the popular Yamaha YAS-62 saxophone.   

Yamaha's YAS-82Z captures the sound of popular vintage saxophones of the past, but adds the comfort of modern mechanisms and playability. The Yamaha Custom Z's body is made from a special brass alloy for a lighter weight saxophone and tonal flexibility only dreamt of until now. The saxophone's Custom G1 neck produces a quick and agile response, while key action and placement feel just right.

The Yamaha YAS-82Z boasts a 2-piece hydro-formed bell for durability and well-formed tone. The body, bell, and bow are annealed during production to increase the YAS-82Z saxophone's response and give it less air resistance. In addition, the new mechanisms on the YAS-82Z mean faster action and they make adjustments easy while keeping repairs to a minimum.  Yamaha has equipped the YAS-82Z sax with blue steel springs for faster, more sensitive key response and higher resilience and durability. Also, hand-engraved bell decoration gives this instrument a unique touch that cannot be emulated elsewhere.  And because protection and portability is a must, a new Yamaha case design will ensure that you carry your instrument in security and style.

This best-of-the-best sax from Yamaha is a rarity, and is sure to set you apart from the rest!

 

Features and Specifications

 

• Body Finish: Lacquered
• Key: Eb
• Auxiliary Keys: High F#, front F
• Key Button Material: Mother of Pearl
• Bell Decoration: Hand Engraved
• Thumb Hook: Adjustable
• Mouthpiece: AS4CM