Yamaha Model YTS-82ZIIS 'Custom Z' Tenor Saxophone BRAND NEW

Yamaha YTS-82ZIIS Tenor Saxophone Overview

The Yamaha YTS-82ZIIS Custom Z is a professional Bb tenor saxophone built for players who want a fast response, flexible tone, and modern ergonomic control, with updates that reference the feel of sought-after vintage instruments. This model pairs a wide-taper V1 neck for a free-blowing, adaptable setup with a one-piece bell designed to strengthen low-end response and expand tonal color, finished in silver plate with a newly updated hand engraving pattern.

Yamaha YTS-82ZIIS Tenor Saxophone Specifications

• Key: Bb
• Finish: Silver plate
• Bell: One-piece bell with hand engraving
• Neck: V1 neck (wide bore taper)
• Auxiliary keys: High F# and Front F
• Resonators: Domed metal resonators
• Key touches: Mother of pearl
• Thumb hook: Adjustable
• Case: Yamaha lightweight case with shoulder strap
• Accessories: Yamaha 4CM hard rubber mouthpiece, ligature, cap, cleaning cloth, cork grease

Condition & Setup

Condition: Brand new with full manufacturer’s warranty. As an authorized Yamaha dealer, we deliver this instrument professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested to confirm proper regulation, sealing, and key action before shipment.

Who the YTS-82ZIIS Tenor Saxophone Is For

The Yamaha YTS-82ZIIS is a professional Bb tenor saxophone designed for advanced players and working musicians who need an instrument that responds quickly, projects clearly, and offers wide tonal flexibility across the full range.

The Custom Z concept is centered on immediacy and control: the one-piece bell enhances low-range response and helps broaden available tonal colors, while domed metal resonators support a wide dynamic range and crisp articulation. The improved low B to C# mechanism is engineered to promote a secure seal and clearer response in the bottom end, and the adjustable Front F mechanism lets players fine-tune resistance for altissimo work. Paired with the V1 neck’s wide bore taper for a free-blowing feel, the YTS-82ZIIS is well suited to players who move between lead, section, and solo roles and want a tenor that can adapt without fighting back.

Common Questions About The Yamaha YTS-82ZIIS

What is the Yamaha YTS-82ZIIS, and how is it different from earlier 82Z models?

The YTS-82ZIIS is Yamaha’s Custom Z professional Bb tenor saxophone, updated with a one-piece bell and new engraving; the one-piece bell is intended to improve low-end response and expand tonal color options.

Does the YTS-82ZIIS include a mouthpiece and case?

Yes. It includes a Yamaha lightweight case with shoulder strap and a Yamaha 4CM hard rubber mouthpiece.

Is the YTS-82ZIIS suitable for professional use and altissimo playing?

Yes. It is a pro-level tenor with an adjustable Front F mechanism to dial in resistance for altissimo, plus an improved low B to C# mechanism designed to support a clean response and secure sealing in the low register.

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