Yamaha YAS-82Z Alto Saxophone - Gold Lacquer Professional | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls

Introduction

The Yamaha YAS-82Z Alto Saxophone represents the pinnacle of Japanese craftsmanship, designed in collaboration with some of the greatest players in the world and hand-built by Yamaha's most expert craftsmen using the finest materials and innovative features. This exceptional Custom series saxophone delivers remarkably expressive sound with a solid core that comes from its hand-hammered bell construction, providing rich sounds and expressive feel that elevate the performance level of even the best saxophonists. Perfect for professional jazz players and serious musicians who demand instruments with wider dynamic range, superior projection, and the meticulous build quality that defines Yamaha's flagship Custom saxophone line.

Product Overview

Meticulously developed from premium brass construction with beautiful gold lacquer finish, the YAS-82Z features innovative engineering that sets it apart from traditional saxophone designs. The hand-hammered bell creates the remarkably expressive sound and solid tonal core that professional musicians depend on for sophisticated musical expression, while the special lighter-weight brass alloy provides enhanced responsiveness and projection characteristics.

The revolutionary Yamaha VI neck helps create a more expressive saxophone through its more open feel and significantly wider dynamic range, allowing players to achieve subtle musical nuances and powerful projection that traditional neck designs cannot match. This advanced neck design, combined with the improved low B to low C# connection, ensures that the low C# closes securely and gives players real confidence when performing demanding repertoire in the lower register.

Hand-built by the cream of Yamaha's expert craftsmen in Japan, every YAS-82Z undergoes meticulous quality control and precision assembly that ensures consistent performance and long-term reliability. The white mother-of-pearl key touches and hand-engraved decoration reflect the premium aesthetic standards that complement this instrument's exceptional musical capabilities.

Ideal For

• Professional jazz players seeking instruments with exceptional expressive capabilities and dynamic range
• Advanced saxophonists who demand hand-built Japanese craftsmanship and innovative design features
• Professional musicians requiring instruments with superior projection and solid tonal core for diverse performance venues
• Recording artists who need consistent quality and the rich, expressive sound characteristics of Custom series saxophones
• Serious performers ready to invest in flagship instruments designed with input from the world's greatest saxophonists

Key Features

Hand-Built Japanese Craftsmanship

Meticulously hand-built by Yamaha's most expert craftsmen in Japan using the finest materials and innovative features, designed in collaboration with some of the world's greatest saxophonists for ultimate professional performance.

Hand-Hammered Bell Construction

Hand-hammered bell creates remarkably expressive sound with solid tonal core that provides the rich sounds and projection characteristics that elevate performance levels for even the most accomplished musicians.

Revolutionary Yamaha VI Neck

Advanced VI neck design creates more expressive saxophone performance through its more open feel and significantly wider dynamic range, enabling subtle musical nuances and powerful projection capabilities.

Enhanced Lower Register Performance

Improved low B to low C# connection ensures secure closure and gives players real confidence when performing demanding repertoire in the lower register, providing reliable technical execution.

Premium Materials and Construction

Special lighter-weight brass alloy with gold lacquer finish, white mother-of-pearl key touches, and hand-engraved decoration combine exceptional acoustic properties with premium aesthetic appeal.

What's Included

• Yamaha YAS-82Z Alto Saxophone
• Yamaha 4CM Ebonite Custom mouthpiece
• Yamaha Z style rectangular case
• Free professional setup
• Free checkover within one year
• Manufacturer warranty

Technical Specifications

Experience This Custom Masterpiece Today

Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the remarkable expressive sound, innovative design features, and meticulous Japanese craftsmanship of the Yamaha YAS-82Z Alto Saxophone. Our expert saxophone specialists can demonstrate how this flagship Custom series instrument's hand-hammered bell, revolutionary VI neck, and premium construction deliver the rich sounds and wider dynamic range that elevate professional performance to the highest levels.