Description
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. The YAS-875 Custom EX is
characterised by how truly refined and elegant it is. Yamaha’s highly evolved flagship model features
stress-free key work, low-register playability and potentially the best
intonation of any saxophone! The Custom YAS-875EX gives the performer
total freedom of expression.
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. The YAS-875 Custom EX is
characterised by how truly refined and elegant it is. Yamaha’s highly evolved flagship model features
stress-free key work, low-register playability and potentially the best
intonation of any saxophone! The Custom YAS-875EX gives the performer
total freedom of expression.
The YAS-875EX Custom Alto Sax series encapsulates the essence of
treasured classic saxes from the 20th Century as well as building on
their standards with state of the art tuning, technology and ergonomics.
Yamaha Custom series saxophones are designed with some of the
greatest players in the world and hand built by the best of Yamaha’s
expert craftsman. Meticulously developed from the finest materials and
built with innovative features, Yamaha Custom saxophones provide the
rich sounds and expressive feel to elevate the performance level of even
the best saxophonists.
treasured classic saxes from the 20th Century as well as building on
their standards with state of the art tuning, technology and ergonomics.
Yamaha Custom series saxophones are designed with some of the
greatest players in the world and hand built by the best of Yamaha’s
expert craftsman. Meticulously developed from the finest materials and
built with innovative features, Yamaha Custom saxophones provide the
rich sounds and expressive feel to elevate the performance level of even
the best saxophonists.
The YAS-875EX has
been developed through multiple decades of intense research and
experimentation involving some of the world’s greatest saxophonists.
Featuring a smooth response and a refined sound full of rich colours.
It has a reassuringly solid feel, yet quick and nimble playing action, a
wide dynamic range, stunning projection, and an authoritative tone with
a beautifully designed tonal core.
The YAS-875 Custom EX Alto Saxophone:
- With new Custom V1 crook which offers the largest bore of the Yamaha crooks. This neck is free blowing and extremely flexible, providing the player access to a more extreme dynamic range and a wider palette of tonal expression.
- Improved octave mechanics
- New pointed screws
- Adjustable front F-flap
- Adjustable thumb rest
- Includes new luxury case and 4CM Ebonite mouthpiece
- Gold Plated finish
