Yamaha YTS82ZULWOF Tenor Sax - Unlacquered
Pro-level tenor saxophone with a raw unlacquered finish, responsive keywork, and vintage-inspired resonance — ideal for serious jazz and classical players.
The Yamaha YTS‑82ZULWOF Tenor Saxophone is a professional model designed for players who value tonal depth, freedom, and natural character. Its unlacquered brass body encourages resonance and develops a unique patina over time, offering a rich, evolving sound that reflects the player’s style. Without the resistance of lacquer, the instrument vibrates more freely, producing a warm, vibrant tone with enhanced projection and colour.
This “WOF” (Without High F♯) model is intentionally built without the auxiliary High F♯ key, providing a lighter feel and a cleaner, more traditional airflow — a preference among some jazz and classical purists. Precision Yamaha keywork, balanced intonation, and handcrafted quality make the YTS‑82ZULWOF a standout saxophone for stage, studio, and serious practice.
Metal resonator pad
The metal resonators offer an outstanding response and deliver a wider dynamic range. The entire range of the instrument has a clearer pronunciation, providing effortless playability all around.
V1 neck
The wide bore taper of the V1 neck provides a free-blowing feel and the greatest possible flexibility.
Improved Low B-C# connection
An improved mechanism from low B-C# connection ensures the consistent closing of the low C# key and promotes a clear response from notes in the low range of the instrument.
Lighter thumb hook and thumb rest bases
Lighter thumb rest and thumb hook base designs produce better response and a more cohesive tone.
Adjustable Front F key
An adjustable Front F mechanism gives the player the freedom to find the optimal level of resistance in the altissimo range.
Case
The 82Z comes equipped with lightweight case that has a shoulder strap.
Case, Sax Strap, Cork Grease, Polish Cloth, Mouthpiece, Mouthpiece Cap, Ligature, Reed, User Manual.
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TECH-ASSURE™
Certified Musical Instrument Technician Setup.
Ozwinds TECH-ASSURE™ is a unique service that prepares your new musical instrument for sale.
Our certified technicians put the instrument through a comprehensive testing and adjustment process to ensure that it is ready to play with optimal performance from the moment you receive it.
Every new instrument setup with our TECH-ASSURE™ process which goes through a rigorous checklist so you can be assured that you are getting the best out of your new instrument.
We know the absolute importance of our TECH-ASSURE™ professional instrument setup to get your instrument playing at its peak, so don’t settle for anything less.
Our 13-Point Professional Set-up includes.
- All transit packing and corks from the manufacturer are removed.
- Thorough visual check for any plating or lacquer defects
- All pads checked for quality.
- Test all pad seatings & key adjustments using a leak-light.
- All key corks and felts checked, adjusted to set vent heights.
- Regulate and adjust keywork as required.
- All spring tensions checked and adjusted to create a balanced feel across the instrument.
- Check neck tenon for correct fit.
- Neck cork checked for cork quality and greased.
- Check octave mechanism adjustment.
- Play test from top to bottom.
- Case inspected for quality, instrument fit and accessories.
- Instrument cleaned and carefully repacked