{"product_id":"yamaha-yas-82z-custom-z-professional-alto-saxophone-in-gold-lacquer-sn-d91448","title":"Yamaha YAS-82Z 'Custom Z' Professional Alto Saxophone in Gold Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YAS-82Z Alto Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YAS-82Z Custom Z is a respected professional alto saxophone for players who want Yamaha precision with a flexible, responsive playing concept. The Custom Z line has earned a strong following among advanced saxophonists, jazz players, commercial musicians, and doublers who value reliable mechanism design and a tonal approach that can adapt across styles. This instrument is a YAS-82Z alto saxophone in gold lacquer with the saxophone neck and Yamaha Custom Z hard case included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YAS-82Z Alto Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Alto Saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Eb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: YAS-82Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Custom Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Gold Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Yamaha Custom Z hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: None included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: D91448\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned saxophone is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The gold lacquer remains glossy and well preserved overall, with light surface scratches and scuffs visible, especially around the bell flare and other reflective areas. The visible keywork, pearls, rollers, guards, neck cork, and body components are intact, and the included Yamaha Custom Z hard case shows light handling wear while remaining structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YAS-82Z Alto Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YAS-82Z is best suited to professional players, advanced students, serious jazz and commercial saxophonists, and woodwind doublers who want a refined modern alto with a responsive feel and flexible tonal center. It is a strong choice for players who need one instrument to move comfortably between lead work, section playing, amplified settings, pit work, and contemporary ensemble use while retaining the consistency associated with Yamaha professional saxophones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YAS-82Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Custom Z fit within Yamaha professional saxophones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custom Z sits in Yamaha's professional saxophone family and is generally associated with a flexible, responsive playing concept. Players often consider it when they want a professional Yamaha alto with a versatile tonal profile for jazz, commercial, and contemporary work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the YAS-82Z mainly a jazz saxophone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YAS-82Z has a strong reputation among jazz and commercial players, but it is not limited to one style. Its stability, refined mechanism, and flexible response make it useful for advanced ensemble work, doubling, pit orchestra playing, and teaching as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included with this saxophone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument includes the saxophone neck and a Yamaha Custom Z hard case. Those are the supported included components for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/Yamahalogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/YamahalogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Direct Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53605536334189,"sku":"YAS-D91448","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7127373.jpg?v=1785192714","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-yas-82z-custom-z-professional-alto-saxophone-in-gold-lacquer-sn-d91448","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}