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Yes. Every price on Northgate Music Co. includes UK VAT at 20%, and a full VAT invoice is emailed with your dispatch confirmation. There are no import duties or handling fees on UK orders.

Has the instrument been leak-tested?

Yes — every wind and brass instrument goes through a full pad leak test and key regulation on our bench before it is packed, so it plays evenly from the first note.

What happens if I don't get on with it?

You have 30 days from delivery to return it for a full refund. We email you a free UK return label, and refunds are processed to your original payment method within 5 working days of the item arriving back with us.

What warranty cover is included?

Two years parts and labour against manufacturing defects, on top of your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Consumables such as strings, reeds, heads and batteries are covered for 90 days.

Yamaha YSS-82Z Custom Z Professional Soprano Saxophone - Gold Lacquer — view 1

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Brand

Yamaha

Type

Soprano Saxophone

Yamaha

Yamaha YSS-82Z Custom Z Professional Soprano Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Name: Yamaha YSS-82Z Custom Z Professional Soprano Saxophone - Gold Lacquer
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: NGM-E34BF37A
Price: 2880.02 GBP
Availability: InStock

SKU: NGM-E34BF37ABrand: Yamaha

£2,880.02Inc. VAT

Or around £240.00 a month over 12 months — spread the cost at checkout where eligible.

Experience Exceptional Jazz Artistry with the Yamaha YSS-82Z Custom Z Professional Soprano Saxophone - Gold Lacquer Unlock the true essence of jazz expression with the Yamaha YSS-82Z Custom Z Professional Soprano Saxophone, now available at Irvine Art and Music. Crafted in collaboration with…

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What we do before it ships

Body and keywork cleaned and polished
Corks and felts inspected, replaced where needed
Full leak test on every pad before dispatch
Key action regulated for a quiet, even feel
Mouthpiece and ligature fit checked

Ensembles & bandsGrade examsOrchestral workSolo practice

Free insured UK delivery
30-day free returns
2-year Northgate warranty
Workshop set-up included

Secure encrypted checkout. VAT invoice supplied with every UK order.

01 — Full details

Experience Exceptional Jazz Artistry with the Yamaha YSS-82Z Custom Z Professional Soprano Saxophone - Gold Lacquer

Unlock the true essence of jazz expression with the Yamaha YSS-82Z Custom Z Professional Soprano Saxophone, now available at Irvine Art and Music. Crafted in collaboration with esteemed jazz saxophonists, the YSS-82Z epitomizes Yamaha's commitment to superior craftsmanship and performance excellence.

Key Features and Benefits:

Iconic Custom Z Design: Yamaha's Custom Z saxophones are renowned for their unmatched playability and tonal clarity. The YSS-82Z inherits the legacy of its predecessors, featuring a proprietary brass alloy body that resonates with rich warmth and depth.
Innovative Construction: The YSS-82Z boasts a lightweight, one-piece design with a fixed straight neck, offering enhanced playability and tonal consistency. Yamaha's advanced key post rib plate and bullet-tip adjustment pivot screw ensure durability and precise key action, while the high F# key expands your tonal range with ease.
Versatile Performance: Whether you're exploring Coltrane-inspired improvisations or classical compositions, the YSS-82Z delivers unparalleled versatility and expressiveness. Its ergonomic keywork and adjustable thumb rest provide optimal comfort and control, empowering you to unleash your musical creativity with confidence.
Hand-Engraved Bell: Experience the artistry of Yamaha's master craftsmen with the hand-engraved one-piece bell, which enhances resonance and projection while adding a touch of elegance to your performance.
Complete Package: The YSS-82Z comes complete with a 4CM mouthpiece and a Z Style case, ensuring that your instrument remains protected and secure on the road and in the studio.

Yamaha YSS-82Z Custom Z Professional Soprano Saxophone Specifications:

Lightweight one-piece design with fixed straight neck
Material: proprietary brass alloy
High F# key for expanded tonal range
Adjustable thumb rest for personalized comfort
Hand-engraved one-piece bell for enhanced resonance and projection
Lower vent tube and key post rib plate for superior durability
Includes 4CM mouthpiece and Z Style case

Elevate your jazz performance to new heights with the Yamaha YSS-82Z Custom Z Professional Soprano Saxophone - Gold Lacquer, available exclusively at Irvine Art and Music.

Tech Specs

Key:Bb
Level:Custom
Finish:Gold Lacquer
Auxillary Keys:High F#, Front F
Body:Hybrid Ribbed, Post-on-body Construction
Neck Type:Straight, 1-piece
Bell Type:1-piece
Bell Decoration:Hand Engraved
Key Buttons:Mother-of-pearl
Mouthpiece:4CM
Thumb Hook:Adjustable
Case/Gig Bag:Hardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number: YSS-82Z

02 — From order to doorstep

Order placed

Confirmation email with your reference lands within a minute.

Workshop check

Bench inspection and set-up, usually the same working day.

Packed & dispatched

Double-boxed and handed to the courier with tracking.

Delivered

Free insured delivery, 1–3 working days across mainland UK.

03 — Buying with confidence

Bought from a UK company

Northgate Music Co. is a UK-registered retailer. Every order is invoiced with VAT and covered by UK consumer law.

30-day returns

Change your mind within 30 days of delivery and we arrange a free return collection, then refund to your original payment method.

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We invite customers to review 14 days after delivery. Ratings appear here once verified purchasers have left them — we never publish placeholder scores.

04 — Questions about this product

Yes — we hold 13 in UK stock. Orders placed before 14:00 on a working day are picked the same day and dispatched with free insured tracked delivery, arriving in 1–3 working days.

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