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It blends well with other instruments and allows for control at soft dynamic levels.Īs far as its characteristic timbre, the core of its sound is round and dark, but it can be manipulated.
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The evenness of tone and pitch would make this a reliable horn for ensemble playing or section work, and I wouldn’t hesitate to bring this tenor to an orchestral performance. The most prominent revision here is a new neck with a narrower bore. The model is a redesigned version of the brand’s popular, long-running 62 model. I also tested one of Yamaha’s New 62 (YTS-62III) tenors finished in gold lacquer. The 82ZII is available in several finish options besides silver-plated, ships with a case and mouthpiece, and starts at around $3,775 online (in gold lacquer finish). The only key that might feel oversized is the new adjustable Front F mechanism, but that’s a small detail. The alto shipped with the keys set high, but this openness wasn’t much of a distraction. It’s a relatively heavy instrument and feels substantial in the player’s hands. The bold sound matches this horn’s playability. This is a great instrument for an extroverted jazz player with a zealous spirit. But make no mistake: When filled with a large amount of air, this Yamaha alto can deliver a full, loud, booming sound. A melody played softly is just as clear and beautiful as something played at a much more forceful dynamic. And the evenness of timbre throughout the soft and loud dynamic ranges is excellent. It’s possible to climb into the altissimo register with relative ease and with a great deal of consistency. The midrange and the upper register have the greatest depth of tone and ease of tone production. There’s a capability for tremendous control over the low register, while the palm keys have very pleasant, reined-in sound. The extreme registers of this alto are remarkable as well. Many horns are characterized as being either “dark” or “bright,” but this redesigned alto, now featuring a one-piece bell with new engravings and a wide-bore-taper V1 neck, offers great tonal versatility. I first used a hard-rubber Meyer mouthpiece and it created an extraordinarily bright sound simply by switching to a Selmer S80 mouthpiece, I immediately achieved a much darker timbre. Opening an instrument case for the first time is always a moment of truth, and I must admit that Yamaha’s new YAS-82ZIIS alto, released to mark the 10th anniversary of the company’s Custom Z series, is one beautiful silver-plated horn.Įven more impressive than its looks is the variety of different colors of sound this horn can produce.