{"product_id":"yamaha-yas-82ziib-custom-z-professional-alto-saxophone-in-black-lacquer-sn-f93997","title":"Yamaha YAS-82ZIIB 'Custom Z' Professional Alto Saxophone in Black Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YAS-82ZIIB Alto Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YAS-82ZIIB Custom Z alto saxophone is part of Yamaha's professional Custom Z line, a series respected by advanced and professional saxophonists for its responsive feel, flexible tonal concept, and strong musical versatility. This instrument is the black lacquer version, with Custom Z bell engraving, a Yamaha Custom V1 neck, and the refined build quality players expect from Yamaha's professional saxophones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YAS-82ZIIB 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-82ZIIB Custom Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Yamaha Custom V1 neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuxiliary Keys: High F# key and Front F mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Yamaha hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Yamaha mouthpiece, cork grease, polishing cloth, neck strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: F93997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lightly used instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The black lacquer finish, gold-colored keywork, neck cork, and Yamaha hard case are in excellent condition. The instrument presents with an excellent near-new appearance and all major visible components are intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YAS-82ZIIB Alto Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YAS-82ZIIB is well suited to advancing conservatory players, university saxophonists, doublers, jazz and commercial players, and professionals who want a responsive professional alto with a flexible tonal identity. Within Yamaha's professional saxophone family, the Custom Z concept is often chosen by players who value quick response, projection, and the ability to shape color across a wide range of musical settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YAS-82ZIIB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Custom Z fit within Yamaha's professional saxophone lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custom Z is Yamaha's professional saxophone concept for players who want a flexible, responsive instrument with strong projection and a modern playing feel. It sits alongside Yamaha's Custom EX models, giving advanced players different tonal and response concepts within the professional range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the significance of the Custom V1 neck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamaha's Custom neck system lets players match neck design to response, resistance, and musical style. The V1 neck is associated with the YAS-82ZII alto in Yamaha's catalog and supports the Custom Z's direct, flexible playing character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs black lacquer a standard Yamaha Custom finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Yamaha lists black lacquer among the available finishes for its Custom alto and tenor saxophones, including the YAS-82ZII Custom Z series.\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":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53605487509869,"sku":"YAS82ZIIB-CRF93997","price":5599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7127155.jpg?v=1785190657","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-yas-82ziib-custom-z-professional-alto-saxophone-in-black-lacquer-sn-f93997","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}