Yamaha YAS-875EXII Custom EX Alto Saxophone

Yamaha YAS-875EXII Custom EX Alto Saxophone – Gold Lacquer

If you've been dreaming about a true professional horn, this is the one to put on your list. The Yamaha Custom EX is Yamaha's flagship alto, and the moment you play it, you'll understand why so many top players choose it. Yamaha built the second-generation Custom EX with help from three of the world's best saxophonists, Nobuya Sugawa, Jean-Yves Fourmeau, and Otis Murphy, and their fingerprints are all over it. The result is a horn that plays beautifully in tune, responds right away, and gives you a huge range of color and dynamics to work with. Whether you're preparing for college auditions, gigging every weekend, or simply ready for an instrument you'll never outgrow, the Custom EX is ready to go wherever your music takes you.

Key Features

 
• Designed with input from world-class saxophonists Nobuya Sugawa, Jean-Yves Fourmeau, and Otis Murphy

 
• Excellent intonation and an even response from the bottom of the horn to the top

 
• Rich, full sound with plenty of room to shape your tone, from soft and sweet to big and powerful

 
• Custom V1 neck adds warmth and fullness to the sound

 
• Nickel-silver neck receiver for focused tone and quick response, and it also accepts Yamaha Custom Z necks if you like to experiment

 
• One-piece bell, hand-hammered from a single sheet of brass, for a solid low end and smooth intonation

 
• Ergonomic key layout that fits your hands naturally, so fast passages feel easy

 
• Smooth ball-joint octave key, adjustable teardrop front F, and a comfortable redesigned seesaw key

 
• Mother-of-pearl key buttons with a soft, secure feel under your fingers

 
• Hand-engraved lily design with the Custom EX logo, a beautiful touch you'll notice every time you open the case

Technical Specifications

 
• Brand: Yamaha

 
• Model: YAS-875EXII

 
• Series: Custom EX

 
• Level: Professional

 
• Key: Eb

 
• Body: Yamaha 875 body shape, custom brass

 
• Bell: One-piece, hand-hammered, with bell ring

 
• Neck: Custom V1

 
• Neck Receiver: Nickel silver

 
• Auxiliary Keys: High F#, adjustable teardrop front F

 
• Key Buttons: Mother of pearl

 
• Key Guards: Separate style with adjustable stoppers

 
• Engraving: Hand-engraved lily with Custom EX logo

 
• Finish: Gold lacquer

 
• Mouthpiece: Yamaha 4CM

 
• Case: ASC-800E semi-hard backpack-style case

 
• UPC: 889025101660

What's Included

 
• Yamaha YAS-875EXII Custom EX alto saxophone

 
• Custom V1 neck

 
• Yamaha 4CM mouthpiece

 
• ASC-800E semi-hard backpack-style case

A Horn You'll Play for a Lifetime

A professional saxophone is a big investment, and the Custom EX is the kind of horn that pays you back every time you pick it up. It plays in tune, responds instantly, and gives you the freedom to sound like yourself, whether you're playing a classical solo, a jazz combo gig, or a pit orchestra show. Its comfortable keywork makes long rehearsals easier on your hands, and Yamaha's legendary build quality means it will stay reliable for years to come. If you're ready to take your playing to the next level, the Custom EX is a horn that will grow right along with you.

Model:	YAS-875EXII
Manufacturer:	Yamaha

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