{"product_id":"yas-82ziib-yamaha-yas-82ziib-custom-z-eb-alto-saxophone-black-lacquer","title":"Yamaha YAS-82ZIIB | Custom Z Alto Saxophone | Black Lacquer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the 10th Anniversary of their introduction, the Custom Z saxophones have been reexamined from neck to bell. They now offer the ultimate combination of expressiveness, response and control while staying true to their free-spirited origins. Since the Custom Z was developed in 2003, the technology, craftsmanship and specifications of the Custom Z series have continued to improve to fulfill the needs of the highest level musicians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDurable Case Included\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully finished with black lacquer for a high-contrast, eye-catching look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYAS-82ZII neck, wider bore taper of the V1 neck provides a free-blowing feel and the greatest possible flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom style nickel-silver YAS-82ZII neck receiver, provides a condensed tone and good response with a high rigidity (flexibility to choose between the necks designed for the Custom Z and Custom EX Yamaha saxophones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctave key with unique new ball joint designed for smoother, quicker action and improves tonal resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional 62 body shape with custom brass for a brighter sound and lighter playing feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic key layout designed to fit to natural hand shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated key posts add a moderate resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable tear drop front F key improves playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMother of pearl key buttons improve playability by making it easier to hold with soft-but-not-slippery surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate style key guard with adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal resonator pads offer outstanding response and deliver a wider dynamic range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-hand seesaw key designed to increase playability and comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece bell shaped by craftsmen from a sheet of brass with a hammer, making intonation in middle-to-lower range smoother and adding solid tone (with hand engraved 'anemone' design and Custom Z logo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-point contact adopted for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBell-ring for improved tone, response, and vibration support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate style key guard with adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved response without reinforcing plate attached to the bow due to lightweight and lower blowing resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved low B-C# connection, ensuring consistent closing of the low C# key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003cbr\u003eLevel: Intermediate\u003cbr\u003eKey: Eb\u003cbr\u003eType: One-Piece\u003cbr\u003eNeck: AV1\u003cbr\u003eNeck\/Body\/Bell: Yellow Brass, Black Lacquer\u003cbr\u003eBell Decoration: Hand engraved\u003cbr\u003eKey Buttons: Yellow Brass, Mother of Pearl\u003cbr\u003eThumb Hook: Adjustable\u003cbr\u003eAuxiliary Keys: Front F; High F# Key\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50042325532865,"sku":"YAS-82ZIIB","price":6169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/2125\/files\/1000x1000FORMAT-2026-03-13T082549.087.jpg?v=1777644874","url":"https:\/\/www.yandasmusic.com\/products\/yas-82ziib-yamaha-yas-82ziib-custom-z-eb-alto-saxophone-black-lacquer","provider":"Yandas Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}