YAMAHA Custom Saxophone | YAS-875EX Alto
Eb Alto Saxophone
Adjustable tear-drop front F key, high F♯ key
Gold lacquer, silver-plate, gold-plate or black lacquer finish
Neck receiver fits Custom Z and Custom EX necks
Octave key with ball joint for smoothness
Integrated key posts
Mother of pearl key buttons
Left hand seesaw key
Hand-engraved lily with Custom Ex logo
Separate-style key guard for professional-style technical adjustments
Yamaha 4CM mouthpiece
Semi-hard rucksack style Yamaha case
Eb Alto Saxophone
Adjustable tear-drop front F key, high F♯ key
Gold lacquer, silver-plate, gold-plate or black lacquer finish
Neck receiver fits Custom Z and Custom EX necks
Octave key with ball joint for smoothness
Integrated key posts
Mother of pearl key buttons
Left hand seesaw key
Hand-engraved lily with Custom Ex logo
Separate-style key guard for professional-style technical adjustments
Yamaha 4CM mouthpiece
Semi-hard rucksack style Yamaha case
Eb Alto Saxophone
Adjustable tear-drop front F key, high F♯ key
Gold lacquer, silver-plate, gold-plate or black lacquer finish
Neck receiver fits Custom Z and Custom EX necks
Octave key with ball joint for smoothness
Integrated key posts
Mother of pearl key buttons
Left hand seesaw key
Hand-engraved lily with Custom Ex logo
Separate-style key guard for professional-style technical adjustments
Yamaha 4CM mouthpiece
Semi-hard rucksack style Yamaha case
The new Yamaha YAS-875EX Custom EX alto saxophone marks a huge step forward for saxophone design. Offering players a wealth of new musical possibilities, the new Custom EX has been designed in collaboration with some of the world’s most talented saxophonists, including Nobuya Sugawa, Jean-Yves Fourmeau and Otis Murphy. Their invaluable input has meant that Yamaha have been able to create an instrument that sounds great, is comfortable to play, and that constantly evolves with the player.
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Custom G1 neck adds richness and fullness to the sound.
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The nickel silver custom style neck receiver provides a condensed tone and good response with a high rigidity. It has the flexibility to choose between the necks designed for the Custom Z and Custom EX Yamaha saxophones (sold separately).The nickel silver custom style neck receiver provides a condensed tone and good response with a high rigidity. It has the flexibility to choose between the necks designed for the Custom Z and Custom EX Yamaha saxophones (sold separately).
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The octave key has a unique new ball joint design for smoother, quicker action. The new neck receiver improves the tonal resonance.
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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.
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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.
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This style of key posts adds a moderate resistance and makes the instrument sound as you blow into it.
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The unique tear-drop shaped F key improves playability. It is adjustable to players' preferences.
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Mother of pearl is used as key buttons. It improves playability by making it easier to hold with soft but not slippery surface.
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The left-hand seesaw key has been designed to increase playability as well as provide a more comfortable feel.
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Two-point contact is adopted for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response.
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Craftsmen 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.
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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.
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Bell rings supports the instrument to vibrate well when players blow into it.
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The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments.
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Improve the response due to lightweight and lower blowing resistance.
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An improved mechanism from low B-C♯ connection ensures the consistent closing of the low C♯ key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument.
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The semi-hard rucksack style case supplied with the new Custom EX is made from a stylish durable material.
About Yamaha
Yamaha's history began when its founder, Torakusu Yamaha, repaired a broken reed organ in 1887. Shortly thereafter, he successfully completed the first reed organ to be built in Japan.
Since then, Yamaha has continued to produce high-quality products by blending traditional craftsmanship with advanced digital technology. The quality of sound produced by a Yamaha musical instrument reflects the long years of accumulated technical expertise and the skilled craftsmanship of the Company.
With our unique expertise and sensibilities, gained from our devotion to sound and music, the Group is committed to creating excitement and cultural inspiration together with people around the world.
Today, Yamaha Music Australia is Australia’s leading wholesaler of musical instruments, music related equipment, home entertainment products, and provider of music education. The company places great importance on developing young players, inspiring musicians and enjoying music.
Yamaha inspires you to play, create and feel.
