Yamaha YAS-82Z Custom z Alto saxophone, Black Lacquer

Yamaha developed the YAS-82Z Custom Z Series Alto Saxophone to be a sax capable of performing both classical and jazz music. The resulting YAS-82Z Custom alto saxophone will knock jazz sax players out with its projection and sweet tone. Classical saxophonists will appreciate the control the alto Yamaha YAS-82Z sax gives them over their tone from pianissimo to fortissimo. Yamaha engineers also maintained their consistently high build quality and the free-blowing nature that characterizes Yahama saxophones. 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 helps produce a quick and agile response while key action and placement feel just right. Saxophone body design The Yamaha YAS-82Z saxophone 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. Mechanisms The new mechanisms on the Yamaha YAS-82Z sax mean faster action and they make adjustments easy while keeping repairs to a minimum. Blue steel springs Yamaha equips the YAS-82Z sax with blue steel springs for faster more sensitive key response and higher resilience and durability. New Yamaha case Yamaha delivers the YAS-82Z sax with a newly designed lightweight case that includes a handy shoulder strap. Custom-style engraving The beautiful Yamaha YAS-82Z saxophone's eye-catching engraving gives you the look of a custom horn. And there's even an availabe non-lacquered version for those who prefer that look..