Yamaha YTS-82Z Custom Z Tenor Saxophone

The Yamaha YTS-82Z is a Custom Z professional tenor saxophone, designed for top-level performers who demand flexibility, projection, and a free-blowing feel. Its one-piece bell, lightweight body, and precision engineering make it an industry favorite among jazz and contemporary saxophonists. Built in Yamaha’s Custom Workshop in Japan, the YTS-82Z combines expressive freedom with professional durability, making it a go-to horn for serious musicians.

Key Features & Specifications:

• Type: Custom Professional Tenor Saxophone

• Key: Bb

• Body Finish Options:

  • Gold lacquer (YTS-82Z)

  • Silver-plated (YTS-82ZS)

  • Black lacquer (YTS-82ZB)

  • Unlacquered (YTS-82ZU)

• Neck: Custom V1 neck for a free-blowing, flexible response

• Bell: One-piece, hand-hammered bell for superior resonance and projection

• Key System: High F# key, front F auxiliary key

• Mechanism: Refined ergonomic key design for professional comfort and precision

• Pads: Metal resonator pads for a powerful, projecting tone

• Tone: Bold, flexible, and free — perfect for jazz and contemporary performance

• Engraving: Hand-engraved custom bell artwork