{"product_id":"yamaha-yts-875ex-custom-ex-tenor-saxophone-in-lacquer","title":"Yamaha YTS-875EX 'Custom EX' Tenor Saxophone in Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YTS-875EX Tenor Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YTS-875EX Custom EX is a professional Bb tenor saxophone from Yamaha’s Custom series, built for players who need a flexible instrument that can cover modern jazz work and classical repertoire with an appropriate mouthpiece and setup. As one of Yamaha’s two Custom tenor saxophone models, the YTS-875EX is designed around precise intonation, consistent ergonomics, and a balanced response across the full range, and it includes Yamaha’s Custom E1 French brass neck and a gold baked epoxy lacquer finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YTS-875EX Tenor Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Custom EX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Custom E1 French brass (handmade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and bell material: French brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey material: Yellow brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey touches: Mother of pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone holes: Drawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeys: Front F, High F# auxiliary key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Gold baked epoxy lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Original Yamaha hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Original mouthpiece, cap, and ligature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument has been very lightly used and is in pristine condition. It has been professionally serviced in our shop, set up, and play-tested. Pads and key action are reported as excellent following service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YTS-875EX Tenor Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YTS-875EX is a Yamaha Custom-series Bb tenor saxophone designed for professional and pre-professional players who need a single instrument that can be configured for both jazz and classical performance. Its tonal profile and response make it a strong choice for contemporary jazz settings, while its stability of pitch and evenness through the registers support classical literature when paired with the right mouthpiece, reed, and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes the Custom EX concept is the focus on consistency of scale and ergonomics, along with the Custom E1 French brass neck and French brass body and bell, giving players a refined platform for nuanced articulation, dynamic control, and reliable intonation in section or solo work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YTS-875EX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Yamaha YTS-875EX suitable for professional use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The YTS-875EX is part of Yamaha’s Custom tenor saxophone line and is built for professional performance, with pro-level keywork, drawn tone holes, and a design that prioritizes accurate intonation and consistent response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the YTS-875EX better for jazz or classical?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is commonly selected as a versatile “one-horn” tenor: it can deliver the projection and flexibility expected for jazz, and it can also work very well for classical playing with an appropriate classical mouthpiece and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included with this saxophone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt includes the original Yamaha case and original accessories: mouthpiece, cap, and ligature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"text-align: center; margin-left: auto; display: block; 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":53428201390445,"sku":"YTS875EX-NU","price":6199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7080468.jpg?v=1781128811","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-yts-875ex-custom-ex-tenor-saxophone-in-lacquer","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}