If youre playing in a funk or pop setting, or if you’re looking for a sax that is really versatile, then this Yamaha is fantastic. I’ve got a few more saxophones to test but I think this is a great horn especially if you are looking for a more commercial sound. It takes a lot of work to get close to a warm, Ben Webster sound but the Theo Wanna Slant Sig mouthpiece makes it a bit more flexible. I could get quite a round vintage sound but it’s definitely not a vintage saxophone. In the jump-jive Buona Sera solo I felt like was started to get towards the sort of sound I would like – and with a bit of work I could get a big fat bluesy sound. So what did you think? How did it compare in the different styles? My VerdictĪs I was playing I really liked the “barkiness” of the sound in the Wilton Felder Solo. I’m using the Rode RT1A mic and I’m not using any effects on the recording either. I’m using the same mouthpiece throughout – a Theo Wanne Slant Sig Size 8 Hard Rubber and a Légère Signature 2.5 Reed. So that will show up anything I’m struggling with! I’ve spent some time warming up and getting familiar with this sax, but I’m playing through all these in one take. Rimsky-Korsakov – Flight of the Bumblebee.I’m playing 4 different pieces from our Sax School lesson library. Have you played the Custom 82Z? What did you think? The Test
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But this is an interesting sax to compare, as on price it sits right in the middle of this pro range. I haven’t made up my mind yet, and the sax you choose might depend on the particular sound you are looking for. But, this saxophone is over £1000 more than the Yanagisawa WO10 at £3300 (US $4500). This makes it cheaper than the Selmer Reference 36 or 54 at £6500 (US $8300). In England the Yamaha 82Z is about £4200 or about US $5400.
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The overtone series sounds very easy as well definitely easier than on the Selmer Reference 36. Both are great but on this sax it felt more natural – maybe this is because I play a Yamaha alto. The altissimo on this sax also pops out really well – I would say it is better than on the Yanagisawa that I tested. It’s really consistent all the way up into the altissimo. Overall the intonation on the Custom 82Z is fantastic as you would expect from a Yamaha. When I listened back to recordings of this saxophone, it did sound more commercial and bright compared to some of the other saxophones I’ve tested – but that’s just my opinion. The Custom 82Z has an updated neck compared to the 62 so this might be what makes the difference, but I really like it. It’s more contemporary, but it’s versatile. It’s not overly commercial, and it’s not a classic, Selmer Mk VI sound. Whereas the sound on the 62 tenor never really grabbed me, this sax has an excitement in the sound which I really like. I actually prefer the Yanagisawa mechanism to this Yamaha – they are both really great, but for me, the Yanagisawa just has the edge. You might have seen my blog where I test the Yanagisawa WO10 against the Silver and Bronze 9932. It feels really balanced, and as you would expect with a pro level saxophone, it’s really well set up. I think Yamaha mechanisms are very accurate and even, and there are no struggles with the little fingers. I’ve played a Yamaha alto for a long time, so I’m a little biased, but I think the mechanism on the Custom 82Z is fantastic. It’s also got some updated features compared to the 62 which caught my eye! Mechanism AS I understand it, the 82Z is better suited to a range of playing styles, whereas the 875 is more of a classical saxophone.
The Yamaha Custom 82Z vs the Yamaha 875Ī lot of people have been asking me about the difference between these two saxophones. My alto is a Yamaha Purple Logo YAS 62 which I bought new in the eighties – and I love it! But the Yamaha tenors I’ve tried before didn’t have the sound I was looking for.Īs well as playing it in 4 different styles, and comparing it to the other saxophones I’ve been testing. Over the years I’ve played Yamaha saxes quite a bit. I’m really grateful to Yamaha for lending this Yamaha Custom 82Z to me for a few weeks to test.
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