{"product_id":"yamaha-custom-yss-82z-straight-neck-soprano-saxophone-gold-lacquer-exhibition-stock","title":"Yamaha Custom YSS-82Z - Straight Neck Soprano Saxophone - Gold Lacquer - Exhibition stock","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx-display Yamaha saxophone, displayed at a weekend event. In as-new condition, apart from possible minor handling marks or light scratches.  Available from our supplier within a few days of placing an order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal for the most demanding jazz saxophonist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YSS-82Z captures the essence of those treasured classic saxes of the past, while adding state-of-the-art tuning and ergonomics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamaha Custom series saxophones are designed with some of the greatest players in the world and hand built by the cream of Yamaha's expert craftsman. Meticulously developed from the finest materials and built with innovative features, Yamaha Custom saxophones provide the rich sounds and expressive feel to elevate the performance level of even the best saxophonists. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA revelation for the modern day saxophone player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctive designs offer players beautiful tonal colours. The new Custom Z soprano models are reminiscent of vintage Yamaha soprano saxophone designs. Made of a special lighter weight brass alloy with a \"single piece\" body construction so there is no neck join to compromise resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gold lacquer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eKey Touches:\u003c\/strong\u003e White mother of pearl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yamaha (one piece body\/neck design)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eEngraving\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand engraved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yamaha Z style rectangular\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMouthpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yamaha 4CM Ebonite Custom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Free Professional Set Up \u0026amp; Free Check over within a Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional jazz players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an incredible new instrument from Yamaha - this sax instantly wows with a very dynamic and broad tone. I finally feel that Yamaha have produced a soprano that sits among the best within the market. The more you take time to play this, the more tonal possibilities you discover. It strikes me more as a horn to work for Jazz rather than Classical styles, so if this is your thing I would definitely put this on your hit-list of saxes to try.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Cheek (Sax.co.uk)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Yamaha does not allow us to sell you this saxophone if you live outside of the EU. We highly recommend browsing the exceptional range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sax.co.uk\/collections\/yanagisawa-saxophones\" title=\"Yanagisawa Saxophones\"\u003eYanagisawa saxophones\u003c\/a\u003e which are available for all international customers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57756413231477,"sku":"YSS-82Z","price":4513.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0301\/6081\/4139\/files\/yamaha-custom-yss-82z-straight-neck-soprano-saxophone-gold-lacquer-824620.jpg?v=1714167924","url":"https:\/\/saxshop.com\/products\/yamaha-custom-yss-82z-straight-neck-soprano-saxophone-gold-lacquer-exhibition-stock","provider":"SAX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}