{"product_id":"yamaha-yas-82ziis-custom-z-professional-alto-saxophone-in-silver-plate-sn-f88546","title":"Yamaha YAS-82ZIIS 'Custom Z' Professional Alto Saxophone in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YAS-82ZIIS Custom Z Alto Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YAS-82ZIIS Custom Z is a professional alto saxophone designed for players who value an immediate response, flexible tonal palette, and projecting sound. Its one-piece bell and AV1 neck are central to the Custom Z design concept, making this model a respected choice for jazz, commercial, solo, and studio work. This silver-plated instrument combines that established design with Yamaha's precise, familiar keywork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YAS-82ZIIS Custom Z Alto Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Eb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: YAS-82ZIIS Custom Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuxiliary Keys: High F# and front F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Yamaha AV1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: One-piece bell with hand engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Yamaha fitted hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Yamaha Custom mouthpiece, cap, ligature, neck strap, cork grease, polishing cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: F88546\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Yamaha floor model is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The silver plate is bright and well preserved overall. A small yellowish surface spot is present near the lower body and bow band. The saxophone includes its fitted Yamaha hard case and the accessories listed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YAS-82ZIIS Custom Z Alto Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YAS-82ZIIS is suited to professional saxophonists, advanced students, and serious ensemble players seeking a responsive alto with tonal flexibility and strong projection. Its direct articulation and adaptable sound concept are particularly well matched to jazz, commercial, lead alto, solo, and studio settings, while its Yamaha mechanism will feel familiar to players who prefer modern keywork and consistent ergonomics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YAS-82ZIIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Custom Z differ from Yamaha's Custom EX alto?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custom Z is generally associated with a more immediate, flexible response and a sound concept favored for jazz and commercial playing. The Custom EX follows a more centered and refined design direction. Neither approach is universally preferable; the better choice depends on the player's resistance and tonal preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the AV1 neck contribute to this model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AV1 is the standard neck specified for the YAS-82ZII and supports the model's direct response and flexible tonal character. Yamaha also offers compatible Custom neck designs for players who want to explore a different balance of resistance, focus, and response.\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":53858142028141,"sku":"YAS82ZIIS-CRF88546","price":4844.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7135566.jpg?v=1788374063","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-yas-82ziis-custom-z-professional-alto-saxophone-in-silver-plate-sn-f88546","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}