Yamaha Custom EX sopranos are an improved version of the classic YSS-875, already considered by many to be the finest soprano saxes ever made. The new design with its G2 neck offers even broader expressive capabilities with wide dynamics, precise intonation, and a gorgeous sound with rich harmonics. The YSS-875EX comes with two necks - one straight and one curving - to suit different playing preferences.
Lower vent tube
The lower vent tubing design reduces noise on lower vent key action
Key post rib plate
A revised rib plate provides a solid feel while enhancing resonance
Newly designed keys
Key designs are more comfortable and ergonomic
Adjusting pivot screw
The new bullet tip adjustment screw design allows for optimal maintenance
Bell engraving
Hand engraving style adds beauty and style
Adjustable thumb rest
All Yamaha saxophones feature an adjustable thumb rest to allow for precise and comfortable hand and fingering position.
- Level: Custom
- Key of: Bb
- Neck: G2 detachable neck system with 2 necks (straight and curved)
- Neck Material: French Brass
- Body Material: French Brass, 1 piece
- Bell Material: French Brass
- Key Material: Yellow Brass
- Key Buttons: Mother of pearl
- Finishes: Gold baked epoxy lacquer (YSS-875EX); Silver-plated (YTS-875EXS); Black lacquer (YTS-875EXB)
- Tone Holes: Drawn
- Auxiliary Keys: Front F, High F# and High G
- Mouthpiece: Yamaha 4CM
- Mouthpiece Cap: Yellow Brass; Gold Lacquer or Silver Plated
- Ligature: Yellow Brass; Gold Lacquer or Silver Plated
- Spring Type: Blue Steel Needle
- Pad Type: Waterproof leather and wool felt with plastic tone boosters
- Bell Decoration: Hand engraved
- Thumb Hook: Adjustable plastic
- Pivot Screw: Bullet tip design with head
- Mounting: Ribbed and flanged
- Options: With High G key (YSS-875EXHG)
