Purchase this instrument and receive a free 1-year extended warranty that starts at the expiration of the factory warranty!
This saxophone is also available with a gold lacquered finish.
Yamaha’s innovative new Custom Z tenor saxophone delivers powerful sound projection along with effortless flexibility! This impressive new addition to the Custom Z series will impress even the highest caliber of musicians.
In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Custom Z saxophone introduction, these horns have been expertly reexamined from neck to bell. They now offer the ultimate combination of expressiveness, responsiveness, and control while staying true to their free-spirited origins. Since their inception in 2003, the Custom Z‘s technology, craftsmanship and specifications have continued to improve and excel at fulfilling the needs of the professional musicians.
The YTS-82ZIIS comes with Yamaha’s popular TS4CM tenor saxophone mouthpiece.
As with all new Yamaha Band Instruments, the YTS-82ZIIS includes Yamaha’s unbeatable 5-Year Factory Warranty.
*NEW* One-piece bell with beautiful hand engraving
In keeping with traditional vintage saxophones, the 82ZIIS now comes equipped with a one-piece bell. This feature drastically improves low end response and offers players a wider range of tonal possibilities. The stunningly intricate and detailed engraving work is also new, and now features even more refined and elaborate design.
Metal Resonators
The YTS-82ZIIS saxophone’s domed metal resonators offer an outstanding, quick response while also delivering a wider dynamic range. The entire range of the instrument has a distinctly clearer pronunciation, allowing for effortless playability overall.
V1 neck
The wide bore taper of the V1 neck creates a free-blowing feel and the greatest possible flexibility. This combination of features allows the player the ultimate level of tonal expression.
Improved Low B-C# connection
An improved mechanism from low B to C# ensures a proper seal for these notes, thereby promoting a clear, clean response throughout the low range of the instrument.
Lighter thumb hook and thumb rest bases
The Custom Z’s lighter thumb rest and thumb hook designs produce better response and a more cohesive tone.
High F# key & Adjustable Front F key
An adjustable Front F mechanism gives players the freedom to find the optimal level of resistance in the altissimo range.
Z Style Case
The 82ZII saxophone comes in slim, lightweight case that provides excellent protection. A convenient shoulder strap is also included.
