YAS-875EX Alto Saxophones
Your voice, the new Custom EX alto saxophone
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.
Product Information
YAS-875EX
Finish: Gold lacquer
YAS-875EXS
Finish: Silver-plated
YAS-875EXG
Finish: Gold-plated
YAS-875EXB
Finish: Black lacquer
Feature
Refined, elegant sound
Refined, elegant sound
An evolved flagship model with stress-free key work and low-register playability, the Custom EX gives the performer full expressive freedom.
Brand New Key Layout
Brand New Key Layout
The new Custom EX alto saxophone has had a complete overhaul of the key layout. Changes to the front F key shape and mechanism, a position change of the left-hand palm keys, left-hand table keys, right-hand side keys and right-hand pinky keys offers a smoother playing experience giving players more confidence when performing. With the new, more ergonomic key layout design, the new Custom EX gives players unrivalled comfort and makes hand adjustment easy and almost stress free.
Easy to play in the lower register
Easy to play in the lower register
During the design process, Yamaha experimented with new methods for producing the bottom bow of the instrument. The diameter of the low C and D toneholes has been reduced and Yamaha’s unique acoustic annealing process has been applied to enhance low note playability making resistance is consistent throughout the instrument’s range.
Outstanding intonation
Outstanding intonation
Yamaha saxophones are renowned for their fantastic intonation and the new Custom EX is no different. Yamaha have optimised the tonehole sizes and positions which has meant that the intonation on the new instrument is better than ever!
Elegant new engraving design
Elegant new engraving design
The new Custom EX saxophone features a new ‘lily’ engraving design which is hand engraved on every instrument.
Re-designed ebonite mouthpiece
Re-designed ebonite mouthpiece
The new Custom EX saxophone is complemented by Yamaha’s re-designed Custom ebonite mouthpiece. The baffle, chamber, and other areas of internal design have been re-designed for greater projection as well as soft, beautiful tonality. The shape of the tip has been modified for increased comfort and easier embouchure control.
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 Reinforcing Plate attached to the Bow
Without Reinforcing Plate attached to the Bow
Improve the response due to lightweight and lower blowing resistance.
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.
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