{"product_id":"yamaha-yss-82zu-custom-soprano-saxophone-in-unlacquered-brass-sn-05837","title":"Yamaha YSS-82ZU Custom Soprano Saxophone in Unlacquered Brass","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YSS-82ZU Custom Soprano Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YSS-82ZU Custom Soprano Saxophone is a professional Bb soprano saxophone from Yamaha’s Custom Z series, built for advanced and professional players who need precise intonation, focused response, and a free-blowing soprano design. This factory unlacquered model features a fixed straight neck, hand-manufactured Custom-series construction, and Yamaha’s professional keywork standards. It includes the original case, mouthpiece, neck strap, and original accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YSS-82ZU Custom Soprano Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Yamaha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: YSS-82ZU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Soprano Saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Custom Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Fixed straight neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Factory unlacquered brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Original Yamaha case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Original mouthpiece with cap and ligature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 05837\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-82ZU is a pre-owned instrument with very limited playing time and no visible signs of use. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our woodwind specialists to confirm proper mechanical function, pad response, and overall playing condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YSS-82ZU Custom Soprano Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YSS-82ZU Custom Soprano Saxophone is a professional Bb soprano saxophone designed for serious saxophonists who need a stable, responsive straight soprano for classical, jazz, studio, and ensemble performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fixed straight-neck design provides a direct playing feel, while the Custom Z platform is known for clear response, reliable intonation, and a flexible tonal profile. The factory unlacquered finish is intended for players who prefer the feel and resonance of bare brass, and the model stands out within Yamaha’s soprano saxophone lineup as a hand-built professional instrument made for demanding performance settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YSS-82ZU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Yamaha YSS-82ZU a professional soprano saxophone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Yamaha YSS-82ZU is part of Yamaha’s Custom Z series, which is built for advanced and professional saxophonists who require professional-grade intonation, response, and construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the U mean in Yamaha YSS-82ZU?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this model, the U indicates a factory unlacquered finish. The instrument is bare brass rather than lacquered, which gives it a different surface feel and visual character than standard lacquered versions. An 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\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this Yamaha YSS-82ZU have a detachable neck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This Yamaha YSS-82ZU features a fixed straight neck, giving the instrument a one-piece straight soprano configuration and a direct playing response.\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":53379721625965,"sku":"YSS82ZU-005837","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Yamaha-YSS-82ZU-Custom-Soprano-Saxophone-in-Unlacquered-Brass.jpg?v=1780051755","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-yss-82zu-custom-soprano-saxophone-in-unlacquered-brass-sn-05837","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}