{"product_id":"yamaha-yss-82zru-custom-z-soprano-saxophone-in-unlacquered-brass-sn-004807","title":"Yamaha YSS-82ZRU 'Custom Z' Soprano Saxophone in Unlacquered Brass","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YSS-82ZRU Custom Z 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. As part of Yamaha’s Custom series, this instrument is hand-manufactured and tested for tone, intonation, and build consistency. The YSS-82ZRU is designed for advanced and professional saxophonists who want the response and projection of the Custom Z platform in a curved-neck soprano configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YSS-82ZRU Custom Z Soprano Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument: Soprano Saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: YSS-82ZRU Custom Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Design: One-piece body with fixed curved neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Curved neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Factory unlacquered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouthpiece: Yamaha 4CM hard rubber mouthpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Yamaha SSC-820 case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 004807\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned Yamaha YSS-82ZRU Custom Z soprano saxophone with very little playing time and no notable signs of prior use. It includes the original case, mouthpiece, neckstrap, and original accessories. This instrument has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested in our shop for proper response, pad function, and intonation consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YSS-82ZRU Custom Z Soprano Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YSS-82ZRU Custom Z Soprano Saxophone is a professional Bb soprano saxophone designed for advanced students, university players, and working saxophonists who need a high-level soprano with a fixed curved neck. Its one-piece curved-neck body offers a focused playing feel and a comfortable hand position while retaining the precision associated with Yamaha’s Custom series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custom Z soprano is known for clear response, reliable intonation, and a centered tonal profile that can be shaped for classical, jazz, studio, and ensemble use. The factory unlacquered finish gives the instrument a direct feel under the hands and distinguishes this version from lacquered Custom Z soprano models.\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 and is built as a professional Bb soprano saxophone for advanced and professional players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the fixed curved neck design mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YSS-82ZRU has a one-piece body with an integrated curved neck, rather than a detachable straight or curved neck. This design provides a consistent setup and a playing angle preferred by many soprano saxophonists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the effect of an unlacquered finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\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":53379725132141,"sku":"YSS82ZRU-004807","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Yamaha-YSS-82ZRU-Custom-Z-Soprano-Saxophone-in-Unlacquered-Brass.jpg?v=1780051780","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-yss-82zru-custom-z-soprano-saxophone-in-unlacquered-brass-sn-004807","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}