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The Custom YAS-875EX is the result of decades of painstaking study and trials involving a few of the world’s greatest saxophonists. The Yamaha YAS-875EX Custom Series Alto Saxophones depth, smoothness and flexibility of sound is simply amazing; creating a wide dynamic range, stunning projection and an authoritative tone having a defined tonal core.

Features

• Custom handmade G1 neck improves response and flexibility
• Tilting style low Bb spatula keys
• Refined key shape and dimension
• Smaller C, C#, D & E toneholes
• New keys and hook position
• New inner pad cup diameter
• Adjustable thumb rest
• Available models: YAS-875EX Alto saxophone in silver (YAS-875EXS), and black lacquer (YAS-875EXB)

Physically, the size as well as the shape of the key buttons has been changed for a much better feel. The new handmade Custom G1 neck enhances tonal resonance and gives a quicker, much more comfy response. A two-point bell brace and no center-bow reinforcement plate creates much better playing efficiency, in other words the YAS-875EX saxophone will sound fantastic with much less effort.

The YAS-875EX provides lesser resistance and increased projection for professional saxophone players. New ergonomic improvements of this Yamaha Custom alto saxophone improve the overall playability along with comfort for the player.

The YAS-875EX is quite a clean looking alto sax, much less bristling with the additional gadgets found on other super saxes. That’s not to say it’s not well created and styled, it is just quietly unfussy. The body is up to the usual Yamaha standards of high quality and performance.

The YAS-875EX bell brace is really a two mount point design, but fairly substantial. Apparently having only two mount points increases projection and response, and most likely has nothing to do with it being a bit less expensive to create than the three mount point variety. The surface finish on the body is immaculate! The key work is as exceptional as ever. Well made and finished, as per the usual Yamaha high quality standards. Sturdy too and flexible enough to be shifted around by a repairer, but stiff enough not to go off whack when in use.

Specifications

Level	Custom
Key of	Eb
Neck	Custom G1 (Hand Made)
Neck Material	French Brass
Body Material	French Brass
Bell	French Brass; One-Piece
Key Material	Yellow Brass
Key Buttons	Mother of Pearl
Finish	Gold Lacquer (YAS-875EX); Silver (YAS-875EXS); Black lacquer (YAS-875EXB)
Tone Holes	Drawn
Auxiliary Keys	Front F; High F# key
Mouthpiece	Yamaha 4CM
Mouthpiece Cap	Yellow Brass; Gold Lacquer
Ligature	Yellow Brass; Gold Lacquer
Spring Type	Blue Steel Needle
Pad Type	Waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters
Bell Decoration	Hand Engraved
Thumb Hook	Adjustable Plastic
Pivot Screw	Bullet tip design with head
Mounting	Ribbed and Flanged

The YAS-875EX bell key spatula is of the tilting design; it is well placed and works wonderfully. Similarly the top F front key is simple but elegant and performs well regardless of whether you prefer to roll your finger up, bend it at the knuckle or lift it.

Accessories

YAC ASC-875EX	Hard shell case
YAC 1216	Plastic mouthpiece (4C).
YAC 1421MP	Medium saxophone neckstrap.
YAC 1609	Gold-lacquered ligature.
YAC 1647	Gold-lacquered mouthpiece cap.
YAC 1007P	Cork grease; round box.
YAC 1060	Lacquer polish.
YAC 1056P	Swab/brush
YAC 1099P	Large polishing cloth; untreated.
YAC 1090P	Mouthpiece patch; .05mm; small.
YAC 1091P	Mouthpiece patch; .05mm; medium.

A nice touch here is the changeable lift pin, which is effortlessly accessible and permits the player to set the opening height of the F key with ease to their personal preference. The low C/Eb touch pieces are nicely sized and well placed – and nicely aligned too, so you’ll have no trouble switching back and forth. As usual, this high quality made Yamaha YAS-875EX alto saxophone will last a lifetime; give you a heap of playing enjoyment, and will sound fantastic.

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