YAMAHA Z SERIES ALTO AND TENOR SAXOPHONES
TAKE PLAYERS TO "NEW PLACES"
ANAHEIM, CA—Yamaha Corporation of America, Band &
Orchestral Division, will unveil the much-anticipated Z Series
alto and tenor saxophones at Winter NAMM 2003.
The YAS-82Z alto sax and YTS-82Z tenor sax, collectively known
as the Z Series, combines the main body design of the popular
62 Series models with the body material of the 875 custom model,
a combination that gives the horns incredible response with
a rich tone color and plenty of "pop" to the sound.
They feature the open, free-blowing G1 neck and a new case design
that is extremely lightweight, yet durable. The horns are also
offered in an unlaquered finish, silver, or black.
The horns are completely new products for Yamaha – horns
that players who may not have typically played Yamaha will love.
As a result, top jazz players like Phil Woods, Jeff Coffin,
and Bob Franceschini are now playing Yamaha because of the Z
series horns.
"The Z saxophones are the result of effort that we’ve
put into working with players, finding out what they like and
dislike, and then striving to create an instrument based on
those ideas," says Kurt Witt, Wind Instrument product manager.
"While nearly every new Yamaha instrument is created this
way, the Z saxes are especially important, in that players who
were afraid to use anything but their ‘vintage’ instruments
can now have a modern horn with a vintage sound and feel."
The YAS-875EX custom alto saxophone will also make its debut.
The YAS-875EX features a new octave ball joint design that is
easy to adjust and a two-point bell brace providing excellent
response. The reinforcement plate on the bell bow has been removed
for less resistance. The improvements to the former YAS-875
model are based on consultations with players around the world.
"Yamaha strives to improve on its products, and in the
tradition of trying to make our products even better, the 875EX
incorporates several new ideas into a proven design," says
Witt. "Whether playing classical or jazz, the 875EX custom
sax will be a great choice for musical expression."
Purchasers of either a YAS-82Z, YTS-82Z or YAS-875EX will
find a special rebate coupon in the case for money back on the
purchase of a gold plated G1 sax neck. All models are currently
available.
For more information, visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM 2003, in
the Marquis Ballroom at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel; or write
Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division,
3445 East Paris Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49518; call (616)
940-4900; send e-mail to infostation@yamaha.com;
or visit www.yamaha.com/band.
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