Detail 01
Curved neck
Angles the bell down and the mouthpiece toward you. Sound projects downward and you hear yourself more like on alto.
Product detailSKU #1303855865981
YamahaYSS-82ZR Custom Professional Soprano Saxophone with Curved Neck Lacquer
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Yamaha's Custom-level Bb soprano with a curved neck, aimed at players who already know the horn and want a finished professional instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Working pros doubling on soprano in jazz or commercial settings
- Players who find straight sopranos awkward to aim and hold
- Advanced students moving off an intermediate soprano
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-time soprano players still building intonation
- Anyone wanting a straight neck for a focused, forward sound
- Budget doublers who play soprano a few nights a year
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
One-piece French brass body
No seam along the tube. Yamaha's Custom construction, and a big part of why this costs what it does.
Detail 03
Drawn tone holes
Holes pulled from the body rather than soldered on. Even rims, so pads seat and stay sealed longer.
Detail 04
Front F and high F# keys
Standard pro altissimo access. You get the top of the range without cross-fingerings fighting you.
Detail 05
Ribbed and flanged posts
Posts sit on braces rather than straight on the tube. Keys stay in regulation through travel and temperature swings.
Detail 06
Blue steel needle springs
Crisper key return and a firmer action than softer springs. Noticeable on fast passages once you're used to it.
Detail 07
Waterproof leather pads with plastic tone boosters
Pads shrug off moisture and the boosters brighten response slightly. Fewer sticking pads in humid rooms.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ships with a Yamaha 4CM mouthpiece — most pros will swap it eventually
- 02Soprano intonation is unforgiving; budget for a setup and time
- 03Also sold silver-plated, black lacquer and unlacquered if gold isn't your look
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What key is this saxophone in?
Bb, like tenor and soprano clarinet. It reads an octave above tenor, so tenor fingerings transfer directly.
02Curved neck or straight neck?
The curved neck points the bell down and brings the mouthpiece to a more natural angle. Straight necks aim the sound away from you and feel more like a clarinet.
03Is this a good first soprano?
It's a Custom-level professional horn. It won't fix intonation problems, and most players start on something less expensive.
04Does it come with a mouthpiece?
Yes, a Yamaha 4CM with a brass ligature and cap. It's a serviceable starting point, though many players move to their own piece.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Tone Holes
- drawn
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Neck
- curved
2 detailsPlayability
- Auxiliary Keys
- front F and high F#
- Key
- Bb
4 detailsBody & build
- Bell Material
- French brass
- Key Material
- yellow brass
- Body Material
- French brass, 1 piece
- Finishes
- gold baked epoxy lacquer (YSS-82ZR); silver-plated (YSS-82ZRS); black lacquer (YSS-82ZRB); unlacquered (YDD-82ZRU)
11 detailsOther
- Level
- Custom
- Mouthpiece
- Yamaha 4CM
- Thumb Hook
- adjustable plastic
- Mouthpiece Cap
- yellow brass; gold lacquer or silver-plated
- Bell Decoration
- hand engraved
- Pad Type
- waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters
- Ligature
- yellow brass; gold lacquer or silver-plated
- Mounting
- ribbed and flanged
- Spring Type
- blue steel needle
- Pivot Screw
- bullet tip design with head
- Key Buttons
- mother-of-pearl
