Yamaha Custom Tenor Saxophone (YTS-875EXB MK3) in Black and Gold Lacquer features a smooth response and a deep, refined sound full of rich colours. It also features a solid feel with quick and nimble action, a wide dynamic range, stunning projection, and an authoritative tone with a beautifully defined tonal core.
Improved versions of that proven classic the Custom 875, the EX saxes are the result of decades of painstaking research and trials involving some of the world's greatest saxophonists. You will find that the depth and smoothness of their sound are simply incredible, and you will also find that these horns are very flexible, at home in any kind of music. The size and shape of the key buttons have been changed for a better 'feel', while the new Custom necks enhance tonal resonance and give a quicker, more comfortable response. And the saxes feature a two-point bell brace for better efficiency, so you don't have to work as hard to sound great.
Specifications:
- Level: Custom
- Key: Bb
- Neck: New Custom G3 (handmade)
- Neck Material: French brass
- Body Material: French brass, 1 piece
- Bell Material: French brass
- Key Material: Yellow Brass
- Key Buttons: Mother of pearl
- Finish: Gold baked epoxy lacquer (YTS-875EX)
- Tone Holes: Drawn
- Auxiliary Keys: Front F; High F#
- Mouthpiece: Yamaha 4CM
- Mouthpiece Cap: Yellow brass; Gold lacquer or silver plated
- Ligature: Yellow brass; Gold lacquer or silver plated
- Spring Type: Blue steel needle
- Pad Type: Waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters
- Bell Decoration: Hand engraved
- Thumb Hook: Adjustable plastic
- Pivot Screw: Bullet tip design with head
- Mounting: Ribbed and flanged
Features:
1) New Tone Hole Sizes
The smaller C, C#, D & E tone hole diameters provide for better intonation.
2) New Inner Pad Cup Diameter
The new smaller cup diameter allows for better response and resonance.
3) TE1 Neck
The custom handmade TE1 neck improves intonation.
4) New Keys and Hook Position
Key and hook placement have been changed for better comfort.
5) Tilting Style Low Bb Spatula Keys
The position, height, angle, and shape of the left-hand pinky keys have all been carefully redesigned to provide extraordinary comfort and quick response.
6) Adjustable Thumb Rest
All Yamaha saxophones feature an adjustable thumb rest to allow for precise and comfortable hand and fingering position.
7) Refined Key Shape and Dimension
Yamaha saxophone keys are not simply shaped and positioned according to mechanical necessity. The entire system is designed from the player's perspective, with emphasis on comfort, speed, and overall playability. The natural feel of the keys eliminates the need to adapt to an unnatural or uncomfortable key layout.
8) Available Features
The YTS-875EX Tenor Saxophone is available in silver (YTS-875EXS), and black lacquer (YTS-875EXB).
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