YAS-875EXII Alto Saxophones
Your voice, the new Custom EX alto saxophone
The new Yamaha YAS-875EXII 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 guided Yamaha to create an instrument that boasts outstanding intonation, a wide dynamic range, and complete expressive freedom.
Product Information
YAS-875EXII
Finish: Gold lacquer
YAS-875EXIIS
Finish: Silver-plated
YAS-875EXIIGP
Finish: Gold-plated
YAS-875EXIIB
Finish: Black lacquer
Feature
YAS-875EXII Neck
YAS-875EXII Neck
Custom G1 neck adds richness and fullness to the sound.
YAS-875EXII Neck receiver
YAS-875EXII 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
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 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)
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
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
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 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
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
Two-point contact is adopted for enhanced projection and a free-blowing response.
One-piece bell
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
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.
Bell-ring
Bell-ring
Bell rings supports the instrument to vibrate well when players blow into it.
Separate style key guard
Separate style key guard
The separate key guards feature adjustable screw cap stoppers for professional-style technical adjustments.
Without center bow
Without center bow
Removing the center bow improves responses without affecting the quality of sound.
Case (ASC-800E)
Case (ASC-800E)
The semi-hard rucksack style case supplied with the new Custom EX is made from a stylish durable material.
The colors and finishes shown may vary from those on the actual products.
