YTS-875EX Tenor Saxophones

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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.

YTS-875EX

Finish: Gold lacquer

YTS-875EXS

Finish: Silver-plated

YTS-875EXG

Finish: Gold-plated

YTS-875EXB

Finish: Black lacquer

Feature

YTS-875EX Neck

Custom E1 neck adds richness and fullness to the sound.

YTS-875EX Neck receiver

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).

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.

Integrated key posts

This style of key posts adds a moderate resistance and makes the instrument sound as you blow into it.

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.