Detail 01
Acoustic annealing
Yamaha describes its proprietary heat treatment as supporting quicker, more even response and improved resonance.
Product detailSKU #1441723054521
YamahaYAS-875EXII Custom Series Alto Saxophone Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Custom EX alto saxophone with redesigned ergonomics, acoustic annealing, and revised tone holes for more even response and intonation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Alto saxophonists seeking a warm, responsive low range
- Players who value redesigned key shapes and angles for hand position and nimble action
- Players who want a hand-engraved bell and included backpack-strap case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a saxophone other than an alto
- Buyers who require a finish other than Lacquer, Black Lacquer, or Silver-Plated
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Post-to-rib construction
Key posts are mounted to ribs that are soldered to the body; Yamaha states this increases construction strength, weight, resonance, and depth of sound.
Detail 03
Revised low range
Reduced and repositioned low C and D tone holes, plus a heat-treated bottom bow, are described as improving low-range response and warmth.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Choose among Lacquer, Black Lacquer, and Silver-Plated finishes.
- 02The included ASC-800E case has backpack straps.
- 03This is the YAS-875EXII Custom EX alto saxophone.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What type of saxophone is the YAS-875EXII?
It is an alto saxophone in Yamaha’s Custom EX series.
02Which finishes are available?
Lacquer, Black Lacquer, and Silver-Plated.
03Does it include a case?
Yes. It includes the ASC-800E case with backpack straps.
04Who collaborated on its design?
Yamaha names Nobuya Sugawa, Jean-Yves Fourmeau, and Otis Murphy as collaborators.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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