Yamaha YAS-82ZII Custom Z Alto Saxophone Overview
The Yamaha YAS-82ZII Custom Z Alto Saxophone is a professional Eb alto saxophone designed for advanced and professional players who need responsive playability, flexible tone production, and precise intonation. Part of Yamaha’s Custom series, the YAS-82ZII is hand-manufactured and tested to a high standard for tone, intonation, and build quality. The Series II Custom Z design includes refinements over the previous generation, with features such as a hand-engraved bell, high F# key, front F key, mother-of-pearl key touches, and an adjustable thumb hook.
Yamaha YAS-82ZII Custom Z Alto Saxophone Specifications
- Key: Eb
- Finish: Gold lacquer
- Neck: Yamaha Custom Z-style neck
- Auxiliary Keys: High F# key and front F key
- Key Buttons: Mother of pearl
- Bell Decoration: Hand engraved
- Thumb Hook: Adjustable
- Case: Included
- Accessories: Mouthpiece, cap, ligature
- Serial number: F78157
Condition & Setup
This Yamaha YAS-82ZII Custom Z Alto Saxophone is a used instrument in excellent condition with very little visible playing wear. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our woodwind specialists to confirm proper pad seating, key regulation, response, and intonation across the range.
Who the YAS-82ZII Custom Z Alto Saxophone Is For
The Yamaha YAS-82ZII Custom Z Alto Saxophone is a professional Eb alto saxophone intended for serious students, advancing players, and working saxophonists who need a versatile instrument for jazz, commercial music, classical study, and ensemble performance.
The Custom Z series is known for a free-blowing response, centered intonation, and tonal flexibility. Compared with many heavier-feeling professional saxophones, the YAS-82ZII is designed to respond quickly and allow the player to shape color and projection with minimal resistance. Its hand-finished construction, ergonomic keywork, and professional auxiliary key layout distinguish it as one of Yamaha’s top-tier alto saxophone models.
Common Questions About the Yamaha YAS-82ZII
Is the Yamaha YAS-82ZII a professional alto saxophone?
Yes. The Yamaha YAS-82ZII is a professional Custom Z alto saxophone built for advanced and professional players who require high-level intonation, response, and consistency.
What is the Yamaha YAS-82ZII best suited for?
The YAS-82ZII is well suited for jazz, commercial music, classical study, pit work, and ensemble performance. Its design emphasizes tonal flexibility, fast response, and stable intonation.
Does this Yamaha YAS-82ZII include professional setup?
Yes. This instrument has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our woodwind specialists before sale.
We are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer
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Yamaha YAS-82ZII 'Custom Z' Professional Alto Saxophone in Lacquer
Yamaha YAS-82ZII Custom Z Alto Saxophone Overview
The Yamaha YAS-82ZII Custom Z Alto Saxophone is a professional Eb alto saxophone designed for advanced and professional players who need responsive playability, flexible tone production, and precise intonation. Part of Yamaha’s Custom series, the YAS-82ZII is hand-manufactured and tested to a high standard for tone, intonation, and build quality. The Series II Custom Z design includes refinements over the previous generation, with features such as a hand-engraved bell, high F# key, front F key, mother-of-pearl key touches, and an adjustable thumb hook.
Yamaha YAS-82ZII Custom Z Alto Saxophone Specifications
- Key: Eb
- Finish: Gold lacquer
- Neck: Yamaha Custom Z-style neck
- Auxiliary Keys: High F# key and front F key
- Key Buttons: Mother of pearl
- Bell Decoration: Hand engraved
- Thumb Hook: Adjustable
- Case: Included
- Accessories: Mouthpiece, cap, ligature
- Serial number: F78157
Condition & Setup
This Yamaha YAS-82ZII Custom Z Alto Saxophone is a used instrument in excellent condition with very little visible playing wear. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our woodwind specialists to confirm proper pad seating, key regulation, response, and intonation across the range.
Who the YAS-82ZII Custom Z Alto Saxophone Is For
The Yamaha YAS-82ZII Custom Z Alto Saxophone is a professional Eb alto saxophone intended for serious students, advancing players, and working saxophonists who need a versatile instrument for jazz, commercial music, classical study, and ensemble performance.
The Custom Z series is known for a free-blowing response, centered intonation, and tonal flexibility. Compared with many heavier-feeling professional saxophones, the YAS-82ZII is designed to respond quickly and allow the player to shape color and projection with minimal resistance. Its hand-finished construction, ergonomic keywork, and professional auxiliary key layout distinguish it as one of Yamaha’s top-tier alto saxophone models.
Common Questions About the Yamaha YAS-82ZII
Is the Yamaha YAS-82ZII a professional alto saxophone?
Yes. The Yamaha YAS-82ZII is a professional Custom Z alto saxophone built for advanced and professional players who require high-level intonation, response, and consistency.
What is the Yamaha YAS-82ZII best suited for?
The YAS-82ZII is well suited for jazz, commercial music, classical study, pit work, and ensemble performance. Its design emphasizes tonal flexibility, fast response, and stable intonation.
Does this Yamaha YAS-82ZII include professional setup?
Yes. This instrument has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our woodwind specialists before sale.
We are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer
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In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Yamaha YAS-82ZII 'Custom Z' Professional Alto Saxophone in Lacquer
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Return Policy
We offer an unconditional 30-day return policy to ensure you’re completely satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, return the item for a full refund or full exchange credit (reeds and other consumables are non-returnable once opened). Every instrument we sell is guaranteed to be free of mechanical defects—if an issue arises, contact us and we’ll either reimburse a local repair or provide a prepaid return label for repair, exchange, or refund. If you simply change your mind, you may still return the item for a full refund, but return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless free returns were purchased through Redo at checkout. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Shop Warranty:
Brand new items are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted (see the individual maker for details). Open box, used, and vintage items include a two-year warranty serviced by our in-house repair shop, and we guarantee every instrument will be free of mechanical defects. Warranty coverage does not include damage from accident, misuse, negligence, improper operation, unauthorized alterations or removed serial numbers, normal wear and routine maintenance, environmental damage (including perspiration, corrosion, or extreme temperature and humidity), lacquer or plating wear, or consumable parts such as springs, pads, and felts. Please see our FAQ for additional details.