{"product_id":"yamaha-yas-82zii-custom-series-alto-saxophone-black-lacquer","title":"Yamaha YAS-82ZII Custom Series Alto Saxophone Black Lacquer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YAS-82ZII, commonly known as the Custom Z, underwent a neck-to-bell redesign in 2013 after the original Custom Z’s ten-year run. The redesigned Custom Z now offers the ultimate combination of expressiveness, response and control, while still staying true to its origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe concept for the YAS-82Z was to create an instrument with the tonal profile of the saxophones of the ‘50s and ‘60s, but with the mechanical precision of a modern horn. The YAS-82ZII expands on both parts of this idea, with improvements in its tonal scope as well as its mechanical ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign and construction elements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe YAS-82ZII is an update of the YAS-82Z, an instrument that became a favorite of working musicians everywhere. The YAS-82ZII is constructed of imported French brass, a lighter alloy than the annealed yellow brass used in the YAS-62III. Like the 62III, it features fully ribbed construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuperb response, clear pronunciation and effortless playability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Custom Z is the only Yamaha model that uses domed metal resonators. This helps deliver superb response along with bright, clear tone and a broad dynamic range. The entire range of the instrument has a clear pronunciation with effortless playability across the range of the instrument. Like many of the best vintage saxophones, the 82ZII comes with a one-piece bell, which improves low end response and offers a wide palette of tonal colors. It has a hand-hammered body, bell and neck, and its new engraving design is likewise done by hand, instilling an unrepeatability to each instrument. These saxophones are the handcrafted product of a team of true artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Custom Z has yellow brass key buttons with mother of pearl key touches, which adds to the instrument’s striking appearance and satisfying action. The wide bore taper of the V1 neck provides a free-blowing feel and the greatest possible flexibility. This combination of features allows the player the ultimate level of tonal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YAS-82ZII features a two-point bell brace for better efficiency. Challenging passages suddenly become accessible with the Custom Z saxophone. A lighter thumb rest and thumb hook base design produce better response and steady control, and blue steel springs offer a fast, sensitive key response. It has an adjustable Front F key along with a high F# key and an adjustable thumb rest. The adjustable Front F gives the player the freedom to find the optimal level of resistance in the altissimo range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtras with the YAS-82ZII\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 82ZII comes in a slim, lightweight case with backpack straps and a shoulder strap, and includes a hard rubber mouthpiece. It also comes with quality ligature and Yamaha care products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52493745553708,"sku":"YAS-82ZII","price":6169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/6004\/8684\/files\/yamaha-yas-82zii-custom-series-alto-saxophone-black-lacquer-4421541.png?v=1780950910","url":"https:\/\/aaabandrentals.com\/products\/yamaha-yas-82zii-custom-series-alto-saxophone-black-lacquer","provider":"AAA Band Instrument Rentals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}