{"product_id":"yamaha-yss-82zru-custom-z-professional-soprano-saxophone-sn-004813","title":"Yamaha YSS-82ZRU 'Custom Z' Professional Soprano Saxophone in Raw Brass","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YSS-82ZRU Soprano Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YSS-82ZRU Custom Z Soprano Saxophone is a professional Bb soprano saxophone with a one-piece body, fixed curved neck, and factory unlacquered finish. Built in Yamaha’s Custom series, the YSS-82ZRU is hand-manufactured and tested for tone, intonation, and build quality. This instrument is designed for advanced and professional saxophonists who want the response and tonal flexibility of the Custom Z platform in a curved-neck soprano design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YSS-82ZRU Soprano Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Yamaha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: YSS-82ZRU Custom Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Soprano Saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Design: One-piece body with fixed curved neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Factory unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Yamaha Custom Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Yamaha SSC-820 case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Yamaha 4CM hard rubber mouthpiece, neck strap, and original accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 4813\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Yamaha YSS-82ZRU is a pre-owned instrument with no visible signs of use and very limited playing time. It has been freshly serviced in our shop, professionally set up, and play-tested by our woodwind technicians to confirm proper response, regulation, and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YSS-82ZRU Soprano Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YSS-82ZRU Custom Z is a professional Bb soprano saxophone for players who want a hand-manufactured Yamaha Custom instrument with a fixed curved neck and unlacquered finish. It is suitable for professional performance, advanced study, recording, and serious ensemble work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custom Z soprano is generally associated with a responsive feel, focused intonation, and flexible tonal color. The one-piece body and fixed curved neck distinguish this model from detachable-neck soprano designs, while the factory unlacquered finish offers a direct playing feel and a visually understated professional appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YSS-82ZRU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Yamaha YSS-82ZRU a professional soprano saxophone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Yamaha YSS-82ZRU is part of Yamaha’s Custom Z series, which is built for advanced and professional saxophonists and hand-manufactured to Yamaha’s professional standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the fixed curved neck mean on this soprano saxophone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fixed curved neck is built as part of the one-piece body rather than being removable. This design provides a consistent setup and a curved playing position while retaining the response characteristics of a one-piece soprano saxophone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat effect does an unlacquered finish have on this YSS-82ZRU?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAn unlacquered finish allows the raw brass to remain exposed rather than sealed beneath a protective lacquer coating. Many players feel this creates a more immediate, resonant response with a broader spectrum of overtones and a slightly more “alive” feel under the hands, though the tonal difference is subtle and highly subjective. Over time, the instrument develops a natural patina as the brass oxidizes, giving each horn a unique appearance that many musicians find aesthetically appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/YamahalogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha Logo\" align=\"Middle\"\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":53504598245741,"sku":"YSS82ZRU-004813","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7102480.jpg?v=1783024813","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-yss-82zru-custom-z-professional-soprano-saxophone-sn-004813","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}