Yamaha YTS-875EX 'Custom EX' Tenor Saxophone in Lacquer

Yamaha YTS-875EX 'Custom EX' Tenor Saxophone in LacquerYamaha YTS 875EX Tenor Saxophone Overview The Yamaha YTS 875EX Custom EX is a professional Bb tenor saxophone from Yamahas Custom series, built for players who need a flexible instrument that can cover modern jazz work and classical repertoire with an appropriate mouthpiece and setup. As one of Yamahas two Custom tenor saxophone models, the YTS 875EX is designed around precise intonation, consistent ergonomics, and a balanced response across the full

Yamaha YTS-875EX Tenor Saxophone Overview

The Yamaha YTS-875EX Custom EX is a professional Bb tenor saxophone from Yamaha’s Custom series, built for players who need a flexible instrument that can cover modern jazz work and classical repertoire with an appropriate mouthpiece and setup. As one of Yamaha’s two Custom tenor saxophone models, the YTS-875EX is designed around precise intonation, consistent ergonomics, and a balanced response across the full range, and it includes Yamaha’s Custom E1 French brass neck and a gold baked epoxy lacquer finish.

Yamaha YTS-875EX Tenor Saxophone Specifications

• Key: Bb
• Series: Custom EX
• Neck: Custom E1 French brass (handmade)
• Body and bell material: French brass
• Key material: Yellow brass
• Key touches: Mother of pearl
• Tone holes: Drawn
• Keys: Front F, High F# auxiliary key
• Finish: Gold baked epoxy lacquer
• Case: Original Yamaha hard case
• Accessories: Original mouthpiece, cap, and ligature

Condition & Setup

This instrument has been very lightly used and is in pristine condition. It has been professionally serviced in our shop, set up, and play-tested. Pads and key action are reported as excellent following service.

Who the YTS-875EX Tenor Saxophone Is For

The YTS-875EX is a Yamaha Custom-series Bb tenor saxophone designed for professional and pre-professional players who need a single instrument that can be configured for both jazz and classical performance. Its tonal profile and response make it a strong choice for contemporary jazz settings, while its stability of pitch and evenness through the registers support classical literature when paired with the right mouthpiece, reed, and setup.

What distinguishes the Custom EX concept is the focus on consistency of scale and ergonomics, along with the Custom E1 French brass neck and French brass body and bell, giving players a refined platform for nuanced articulation, dynamic control, and reliable intonation in section or solo work.

Common Questions About the Yamaha YTS-875EX

Is the Yamaha YTS-875EX suitable for professional use?

Yes. The YTS-875EX is part of Yamaha’s Custom tenor saxophone line and is built for professional performance, with pro-level keywork, drawn tone holes, and a design that prioritizes accurate intonation and consistent response.

Is the YTS-875EX better for jazz or classical?

It is commonly selected as a versatile “one-horn” tenor: it can deliver the projection and flexibility expected for jazz, and it can also work very well for classical playing with an appropriate classical mouthpiece and setup.

What is included with this saxophone?

It includes the original Yamaha case and original accessories: mouthpiece, cap, and ligature.

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