Yamaha YTS-875EX EX Custom Series Bb Tenor Saxophone Outfit, Gold Lacquer

Description from Yamaha:

“The Custom EX represents one answer to Yamaha’s pursuit of the ideal saxophone sound and is the result of decades of painstaking research and trials with some of the world’s greatest saxophonists. Designed with the classical saxophonist in mind, the EX saxes offers smooth key response, blows comfortably, and delivers a deep, refined sound rich with color. The EX also provides great flexibility with a wide dynamic range, and stunning projection that fills the hall with an authoritative tone.

 

Bell brace: The bell/body brace features two-point contact for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response.

Octave key: The octave key has a unique new ball joint design for smoother, quicker action. The new neck receiver improves the tonal resonance.

Octave key with a ball joint to realize utmost smoothness: The octave key has a unique new ball joint design for smoother, quicker action. The new neck receiver improves the tonal resonance.

875 shape with custom brass: 875 series adopts an innovative body shape which is unique to Yamaha. This produces a moderate resistance and solid tone. The material is optimized for custom models.

Ergonomic key layout (875/875EX): Key layout is designed to fit to humans’ hands. This helps players concentrate on their performance without feeling stress. 875 series adopts a newly designed key layout to realize even better playability.

Adjustable tear drop front F key: The unique tear-drop shaped F key improves playability. It is adjustable to players’ preferences.

Mother of pearl key button: Mother of pearl is used as key buttons. It improves playability by making it easier to hold with soft but not slippery surface.

Seesaw key: The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel.

Two-point contact: Two-point contact is adopted for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response.

One-piece bell: Crafsmen shape the bell from a sheet of brass with a hammer. This adds a unity to the body and makes the intonation in middle to lower range smoother. It also has a solid tone.

Hand-engraved lily with Custom EX logo: The Custom EX saxophone features a new ‘lily’ engraving design which is hand engraved on every instrument. Custom EX logo is the proof of craftmanship.

Bell-ring: Bell rings supports the instrument to vibrate well when players blow into it.

Separate style key guard: The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments.

Reinforcing Plate attached to the Bow: Provides easy control and a rich tone in the lower range.

Case (TSC-875): These saxes come in deluxe ultra-lightweight cases which provide excellent protection. A convenient carrying strap is also included.”

 

Specifications:

• Key: Bb
• Bell Type: One-piece
• Decoration: Hand engraved
• Key Buttons: Mother of pearl
• Auxiliary Keys: High F#, Front F
• Thumb Hook: Adjustable
• Finish: Gold lacquer
• Neck: TE1
• Mouthpiece: 4CM
• Case: Included