{"product_id":"plate-mint-condition","title":"Yamaha YAS-82ZIIS 'Custom Z' Professional Alto Saxophone in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YAS-82ZIIS Alto Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YAS-82ZIIS Custom Z is a professional Eb alto saxophone built in Yamaha’s Custom Shop tradition, with hand manufacturing, individual testing, and Series II updates aimed at maximizing response, intonation control, and tonal flexibility. This instrument is finished in silver plate with hand-engraved bell decoration and mother-of-pearl key buttons, and it includes high F# and front F auxiliary keys plus an adjustable thumb hook for ergonomic setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YAS-82ZIIS Alto Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eInstrument: Alto Saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eModel: YAS-82ZIIS Custom Z (Series II)\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eKey: Eb\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAuxiliary keys: High F#, Front F\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eKey buttons: Mother of pearl\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eBell: Hand engraved\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eThumb hook: Adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eCase: Original Case\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eAccessories: All original accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Used. This YAS-82ZIIS shows extremely light use with practically no playing time. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to confirm proper regulation, sealing, and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YAS-82ZIIS Alto Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YAS-82ZIIS Custom Z is a professional alto saxophone designed for players who need fast response, precise intonation, and a flexible tonal core for contemporary performance. It is an excellent fit for serious students advancing into pro-level equipment, working saxophonists covering commercial, jazz, and studio settings, and classical players who prefer a more immediate, expressive feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin Yamaha’s lineup, the Custom Z series is known for an efficient, responsive playing experience and a tone that can be shaped easily across dynamics and styles. The Series II YAS-82ZIIS represents Yamaha’s updated Custom Z platform, built with close attention to consistency, mechanical reliability, and refined acoustical balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About The Yamaha YAS-82ZIIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Yamaha YAS-82ZIIS a professional alto saxophone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The YAS-82ZIIS is part of Yamaha’s Custom series and is built to professional standards for tone, intonation, keywork consistency, and long-term reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the High F# and Front F keys do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh F# extends the instrument’s top range by one semitone above high F, and the front F key provides an alternate fingering that can improve facility and certain passages in the upper register.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes silver plate change the sound compared with lacquer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilver-plated saxophones often feel slightly more immediate in response, but mouthpiece, reed, and player setup have a larger impact on tone. Silver plate is also valued for its feel, appearance, and durability when properly cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to email with any additional questions!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/YamahalogoThumb0.jpg\" align=\"Middle\" alt=\"Yamaha Logo\" style=\"text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; \"\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67601644355949,"sku":"YAS82ZIIS-NU","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7083908.jpg?v=1790880114","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/plate-mint-condition","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}