On 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.

Durable Case Included

• YAS-82ZII neck, wider bore taper of the V1 neck provides a free-blowing feel and the greatest possible flexibility
• Custom 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)
• Octave key with unique new ball joint designed for smoother, quicker action and improves tonal resonance
• Traditional 62 body shape with custom brass for a brighter sound and lighter playing feel
• Ergonomic key layout designed to fit to natural hand shape
• Integrated key posts add a moderate resistance
• Adjustable tear drop front F key improves playability
• Mother of pearl key buttons improve playability by making it easier to hold with soft-but-not-slippery surface
• Separate style key guard with adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments
  
• Metal resonator pads offer outstanding response and deliver a wider dynamic range
• Left-hand seesaw key designed to increase playability and comfort
• One-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)
  
• Two-point contact adopted for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response
• Bell-ring for improved tone, response, and vibration support
  
• Separate style key guard with adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments
• Improved response without reinforcing plate attached to the bow due to lightweight and lower blowing resistance
• Improved low B-C# connection, ensuring consistent closing of the low C# key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range

SPECIFICATIONS
Level: Intermediate
Key: Eb
Type: One-Piece
Neck: AV1
Neck/Body/Bell: Gold Lacquer
Bell Decoration: Hand engraved
Key Buttons: Yellow Brass, Mother of Pearl
Thumb Hook: Adjustable
Auxiliary Keys: Front F; High F# Key