YSS-82Z/82ZR Soprano Saxophones

Distinctive designs offer players beautiful tonal colors. The new Custom Z soprano models are reminiscent of vintage Yamaha soprano saxophone designs. YSS-82Z is available with a straight neck, while YSS-82ZR has a curved neck.

YSS-82Z

Finish: Gold lacquer, Neck: One-piece (straight)

YSS-82ZS

Finish: Silver-plated, Neck: One-piece (straight)

YSS-82ZG

Finish: Gold-plated, Neck: One-piece (straight) *The picture shows YSS-82Z.

YSS-82ZB

Finish: Black lacquer, Neck: One-piece (straight)

YSS-82ZUL

Finish: Unlacquer, Neck: One-piece (straight) *The picture shows YSS-82Z.

YSS-82ZR

Finish: Gold lacquer, Neck: One-piece (curved)

YSS-82ZRS

Finish: Silver-plated, Neck: One-piece (curved)

YSS-82ZRG

Finish: Gold-plated, Neck: One-piece (curved) *The picture shows YSS-82ZR.

YSS-82ZRB

Finish: Black lacquer, Neck: One-piece (curved)

YSS-82ZRUL

Finish: Unlacquer, Neck: One-piece (curved) *The picture shows YSS-82ZR.

Feature

One-piece Neck

The one-piece neck without any joints between the body and the neck provides a free and even response. YSS-82Z is available with a straight neck, while YSS-82ZR has a curved neck.

Key Type

Key designs are more comfortable and ergonomic.

Bell Engraving

Hand engraving style adds beauty and style.

Adjustable Thumb hook

All Yamaha saxophones feature an adjustable thumb hook to allow for precise and comfortable hand and fingering position.

Adjustable tear drop front F key

Adjustable tear drop front F key

The unique tear-drop shaped F key improves playability. It is adjustable to players' preferences.

Mother of pearl key button

Mother of pearl key button

Mother of pearl is used as key buttons. It improves playability by making it easier to hold with soft but not slippery surface.

Seesaw key

Seesaw key

The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel.

One-piece bell

One-piece bell

Crafsmen shape the bell from a sheet of brass with a hammer. This adds a unity to the body and makes the intonation in middle to lower range smoother. It also has a solid tone.

YSS-82Z

YSS-82Z

The Custom Z saxophone features a ‘anemone’ engraving design which is hand engraved on every instrument. Custom Z logo is the proof of craftmanship.

Case (SSC-820)

Case (SSC-820)

The 82Z saxophones come in slim, lightweight cases which provide excellent protection. A convenient shoulder strap is also included.

The colors and finishes shown may vary from those on the actual products.