Yamaha YTS-82ZII Professional Custom Z Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

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The Yamaha YTS-82ZII Professional Custom Z Tenor Saxophone - Gold Lacquer is built for players who don’t just perform music—they shape it. From the moment you bring it up to your hands, there’s an unmistakable sense of precision and freedom, thanks to Yamaha’s Custom Z design philosophy. The wide-bore V1 neck delivers a remarkably free-blowing feel, allowing your tone to open up with effortless flexibility, while the traditional 62-style body provides a bright, responsive core that cuts through any ensemble or solo setting. Whether you’re pushing the limits in jazz or delivering nuance in a studio session, this saxophone responds like an extension of your voice.

Every detail of the YTS-82ZII is crafted with intention. The one-piece bell, hand-engraved after lacquering, not only adds visual elegance but enhances resonance and tonal unity across the instrument. Its metal resonator pads and integrated key posts create a dynamic, immediate response with a wide expressive range, while the redesigned octave key with a ball joint ensures smooth, fast action under your fingers. Ergonomic key placement, mother-of-pearl buttons, and an adjustable tear-drop front F key all come together to create a playing experience that feels natural, fluid, and completely performance-focused. This is the kind of instrument that invites you to play longer, dig deeper, and explore more.

For the serious musician, the YTS-82ZII isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a statement. From its gold lacquer finish to its refined tonal projection and professional-level craftsmanship, it stands as one of Yamaha’s most expressive tenor saxophones. Complete with a premium case and 4CM mouthpiece, it’s ready for the stage, studio, or anywhere your music takes you. You can experience this level of artistry in person at Haggerty’s Music, where instruments like this are meant to be played, not just admired.

Features / Specs

General

• Key: Bb
• Level: Professional Custom Z

Construction

• Body: Ribbed Construction
• Body Material: Annealed Brass
• Neck Type: V1, Wide Bore Taper
• Neck Material: Annealed Brass
• Bell Type: One-Piece
• Neck: V1
• Neck Receiver: Custom-Style Nickel Silver

Design Features

• Thumb Hook: Adjustable
• Finish: Gold Lacquer
• Bell Decoration: Hand-Engraved Floral Design
• Pads: Metal Resonators

Hardware

• Key Buttons: Mother-of-Pearl, Spring-Action
• Auxiliary Keys: High F#, Front F

Miscellaneous

• Mouthpiece: 4CM
• Case: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: F99852
• Manufacture Date: 2026