Yamaha YSS-82ZR 'Custom Z' Soprano Saxophone with Curved Neck

Yamaha YSS-82ZR 'Custom Z' Soprano Saxophone with Curved NeckYamaha YSS 82ZR Soprano Saxophone Overview The Yamaha YSS 82ZR Custom Z is a professional Bb soprano saxophone with a curved neck, built on the scale and design concept of the classic Yamaha '62 models and made from a special brass alloy for lighter overall weight and a responsive playing feel. Designed for tonal flexibility and control, it plays evenly across an expansive dynamic range so you can produce as much or as little sound as the music

Yamaha YSS-82ZR Soprano Saxophone Overview

The Yamaha YSS-82ZR Custom Z is a professional Bb soprano saxophone with a curved neck, built on the scale and design concept of the classic Yamaha '62 models and made from a special brass alloy for lighter overall weight and a responsive playing feel. Designed for tonal flexibility and control, it plays evenly across an expansive dynamic range so you can produce as much or as little sound as the music requires.

Yamaha YSS-82ZR Soprano Saxophone Specifications

• Level: Custom
• Key: Bb
• Neck: Curved
• Body and bell material: French brass
• Key buttons: Mother-of-pearl
• Finish: Gold baked epoxy lacquer
• Tone holes: Drawn (raDwn)
• Auxiliary keys: Front F; High F#
• Springs: Blue steel needle
• Pads: Waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters
• Bell decoration: Hand engraved
• Thumb hook: Adjustable plastic
• Pivot screw: Bullet tip design with head
• Key mounting: Ribbed and flanged
• Case: Yamaha SSC-820 case
• Accessories: Yamaha 4CMS Mouthpiece

Condition & Setup

This instrument is brand new and includes the full manufacturer’s warranty. It is inspected prior to shipment to confirm proper function and basic regulation standards consistent with a new professional woodwind.

Who the YSS-82ZR Soprano Saxophone Is For

The Yamaha YSS-82ZR is a professional Bb soprano saxophone designed for players who need fast response, consistent scale, and wide-ranging tonal control in a single instrument. Built around the design approach of Yamaha’s classic '62 lineage and using a special brass alloy, it supports a comfortable feel while maintaining the centered soprano sound required for accurate intonation and clean articulation.

This model is especially well-suited to doubling professionals, lead and section work, and soloists who need confident performance across multiple styles. Its evenness through an expansive dynamic range and its tonal flexibility make it a strong fit for contemporary commercial playing as well as more traditional soprano roles where control and color are equally important.

Common Questions About the Yamaha YSS-82ZR

What key is the Yamaha YSS-82ZR and is it a professional model?

The YSS-82ZR is a Bb soprano saxophone in Yamaha’s Custom level line, intended for professional use.

What design features support playability and response on the YSS-82ZR?

Key features include a curved neck, blue steel needle springs, drawn tone holes, ribbed and flanged key mounting, and front F and high F# auxiliary keys.

What mouthpiece comes with the Yamaha YSS-82ZR?

The instrument includes a Yamaha 4CMS mouthpiece.

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