{"product_id":"yamaha-yts-82za-custom-z-tenor-saxophone-in-amber-lacquer-sn-f68633","title":"Yamaha YTS-82ZA 'Custom Z' Tenor Saxophone in Amber Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YTS-82ZIIA Custom Z Tenor Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YTS-82ZA belongs to the professional Custom Z tenor family, a well-regarded Yamaha design developed around a direct response, tonal flexibility, and the projection needed for demanding jazz, commercial, solo, and contemporary ensemble work. This instrument carries the Custom Z designation and the distinctive amber lacquer treatment associated with the ZA variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YTS-82ZIIA Custom Z Tenor Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Tenor saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: YTS-82ZIIA Custom Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Amber lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Matching Yamaha tenor neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted Yamaha hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: F68633\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned saxophone is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested before sale. The amber lacquer remains highly glossy and even, with only light superficial handling marks consistent with careful use. The neck cork is intact and shows normal compression from use. A fitted Yamaha hard case is included; a mouthpiece, ligature, cap, strap, and care accessories are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YTS-82ZA Custom Z1 Tenor Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YTS-82ZA is intended for professional players, advanced students, and serious performers who favor an immediate response and a flexible tonal concept. Its Custom Z identity is especially relevant to jazz, commercial, pit, studio, and solo players who need articulation and projection without giving up room to shape the sound. Players seeking a more centered orchestral concept may also wish to compare it with Yamaha's Custom EX tenor models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YTS-82ZA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Custom Z concept differ from Yamaha's Custom EX line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custom Z line is generally associated with a more immediate, flexible response suited to jazz and commercial playing. The Custom EX concept is typically more centered and oriented toward a traditional classical tonal framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the amber lacquer contribute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber lacquer gives the instrument its darker gold appearance while protecting the brass surface. Any perceived response difference between finish options is subtle and depends heavily on the individual player, mouthpiece, and reed setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan compatible Yamaha Custom necks be used with this saxophone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamaha offers interchangeable Custom tenor neck designs for different response and tonal preferences. Neck fit and octave-key regulation should be checked whenever an alternate neck is installed.\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":"Trade-In Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67580201402733,"sku":"YTS-F68633","price":6119.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Yamaha-YTS-82ZA-Custom-Z-Tenor-Saxophone-in-Amber-Lacquer.jpg?v=1791454833","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-yts-82za-custom-z-tenor-saxophone-in-amber-lacquer-sn-f68633","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}