Yamaha YAS-82ZIIA Professional Alto Saxophone - Amber Lacquer | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
Introduction
The Yamaha YAS-82ZIIA Professional Alto Saxophone represents the pinnacle of Custom Z series evolution, celebrating over a decade of innovation with comprehensive reexamination from neck to bell to offer the ultimate combination of expressiveness, response, and control while staying true to their free-spirited origins. This exceptional professional instrument features stunning amber lacquer finish that provides beautiful vintage appearance combined with Yamaha's legendary sound and playability, giving saxophonists an instrument that perfectly reflects their musical personality. Since the Custom Z development in 2003, continuous improvements in technology, craftsmanship, and specifications have created an instrument that fulfills the needs of the highest level musicians worldwide.
Product Overview
Built with advanced ribbed/fanged post construction using premium brass materials, the YAS-82ZIIA delivers the sophisticated acoustic characteristics and structural integrity that define professional Custom series instruments. The innovative amber lacquer finish not only provides distinctive vintage aesthetic appeal but also enhances the instrument's tonal characteristics while maintaining the durability and performance standards that professional musicians demand.
The Custom V1 neck design represents Yamaha's commitment to acoustic excellence, providing the optimal balance of air flow, response, and tonal complexity that allows professional musicians to achieve their full expressive potential. Combined with one-piece bell construction and hand-engraved decoration, the YAS-82ZIIA delivers exceptional projection and the rich, complex sound that distinguishes Custom series instruments from all others.
Professional-level components including mother-of-pearl key buttons, metal resonator pads, and adjustable thumb hook ensure both aesthetic appeal and superior mechanical performance. The comprehensive design improvements accumulated over more than a decade of Custom Z evolution result in an instrument that offers unparalleled expressiveness and response while maintaining the free-spirited character that has made the Custom Z series beloved by professional musicians worldwide.
Ideal For
- Professional musicians seeking the ultimate combination of expressiveness, response, and control in Custom series instruments
- Advanced saxophonists who appreciate distinctive amber lacquer finish and vintage aesthetic appeal combined with modern performance
- Jazz and contemporary performers requiring instruments that perfectly reflect their musical personality and free-spirited artistic expression
- Recording artists demanding the highest level of acoustic excellence and tonal complexity for studio applications
- Serious musicians ready to invest in flagship Custom series instruments with over a decade of accumulated design refinements
Key Features
Custom Z Series Evolution Excellence
Over a decade of continuous improvements in technology, craftsmanship, and specifications since 2003 development, offering the ultimate combination of expressiveness, response, and control for highest level musicians.
Distinctive Amber Lacquer Finish
Beautiful vintage appearance with stunning amber lacquer that combines distinctive aesthetic appeal with enhanced tonal characteristics while maintaining Yamaha's legendary sound and playability standards.
Advanced Custom V1 Neck Design
Professional Custom V1 neck provides optimal balance of air flow, response, and tonal complexity, allowing professional musicians to achieve full expressive potential with sophisticated acoustic characteristics.
Premium Construction and Components
Ribbed/fanged post construction with premium brass materials, one-piece bell with hand engraving, mother-of-pearl key buttons, and metal resonator pads ensure superior acoustic performance and aesthetic appeal.
Professional Free-Spirited Character
Maintains the free-spirited origins of Custom Z series while incorporating comprehensive design refinements, creating an instrument that perfectly reflects individual musical personality and artistic expression.
What's Included
- Yamaha YAS-82ZIIA Professional Alto Saxophone
- Yamaha 4CM hard rubber mouthpiece
- ASC-820 hardshell case for maximum protection
- High F# and front F auxiliary keys
- Adjustable thumb hook for optimal ergonomics
- Manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | YAS-82ZIIA Professional |
| Series | Custom Z (10+ Years Evolution) |
| Key | Eb |
| Level | Professional |
| Finish | Amber Lacquer (Vintage Appearance) |
| Body Construction | Ribbed/Fanged Post Construction |
| Body Material | Premium Brass |
| Neck Type | Custom V1 |
| Bell Type | One-Piece with Hand Engraving |
| Key Buttons | Mother-of-Pearl |
| Auxiliary Keys | High F#, Front F |
| Pads | Metal Resonator |
| Thumb Hook | Adjustable |
| Character | Free-Spirited with Ultimate Expressiveness |
| Development Year | Originally 2003, Continuously Improved |
| Target Musicians | Highest Level Professionals |
| Mouthpiece | Yamaha 4CM Hard Rubber |
| Case | ASC-820 Hardshell Case |
| SKU | YAS-82ZA//03 |
| UPC | 889025153232 |
Experience This Custom Masterpiece Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the ultimate combination of expressiveness, response, and control offered by the Yamaha YAS-82ZIIA Professional Alto Saxophone with its distinctive amber lacquer finish and free-spirited character. Our expert saxophone specialists can demonstrate how this flagship Custom Z series instrument's decade of accumulated refinements and beautiful vintage appearance create an instrument that perfectly reflects your musical personality while delivering Yamaha's legendary sound and playability.
