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The Yamaha Custom Z saxophone has acted as the gold standard for professional level saxophones since its debut in the early 2000s. The 82II features all the benefits of which Yamaha is renowned for. The excellent build quality ensures their longevity while the focus on an ergonomic design offers a seamless playing experience for all varieties of ages, sizes, and approaches.

The exceptional effort from Yamaha engineers has yielded an instrument that not only feels great in the hands but is infused with a spirited energy to deliver a bright and expressive sound with fantastic response and control.

This model version features the optional unlacquered finish. The unshielded brass has patinaed over years of use. The lack of a lacquer coating lets the instrument vibrate more freely, offering a more lively and resonant timbre. It is also a non high F# version and compliments the resonance with focused tone and a little weight savings.

Features:

One-piece bell with new engraving:
In the tradition of those coveted vintage saxophones, the 82Z now comes equipped with a one-piece bell! This feature drastically improves low end response and offers the player a wider palette of tonal color.
More elaborate with finer detail, the new engraving design offers delicate beauty.

Metal Resonators:
Domed 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.

V1 neck:
The wide bore taper of the V1 neck provides 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 which promotes a clear response throughout the low range of the instrument.

Lighter thumb hook and thumb rest bases:
Lighter thumb rest and thumb hook base designs produce better response and a more cohesive tone.

Adjustable Front F key:
An adjustable Front F mechanism gives the player the freedom to find the optimal level of resistance in the altissimo range.

Specs:

Auxiliary Keys: Front F
Key buttons material: Mother of pearl
Bell Decoration: Hand engraved
Thumb hook: Adjustable
Key: Eb
Case: OEM
Mouthpiece: not included