Yamaha Custom Z YTS 82Z Unlacquered Tenor Saxophone (Dave Krug) - Pachelbel's Cannon

This is the Yamaha custom Z tenor which is unlacquered with a silver neck that I ended up getting later in addition to some custom work (new pads, different resonators, and other stuff). I've been very satisfied with this horn, especially for it's use in jazz, smooth jazz, and fusion. But don't be fooled, it could make a great "all around" horn too (for classical or show music). What I like is how easy the Custom Z plays... it has less resistance than many horns I've played. It gives me the brightness and projection that I am looking for when I play fusion and smooth jazz. I tend to have a darker sound no matter what sax I play, so again the brightness of this horn helps me get more brightness that I want but harder for me to get with other horns.

This video is showing what the Custom Z sounds like with playing classical music. There aren't any other videos out there that show the versatility of it in classical.

If you want to hear what the Yamaha Custom Z sounds like in contemporary jazz and smooth jazz, check out any other videos I'm on (this is the only classical video that I have on YouTube). All my music that you'll find online is played with my Yamaha Custom Z (and my sugal mouthpiece, not on this video). There are also a few good reviews of the Custom Z from other people out on YouTube, so check them out!!

I'm a big believer in these Yamaha Custom Z's...
If I was gonna say either "buy", "try", or "pass", I'd say that if you are a saxophone enthusiast who collects horns or are a professional jazz saxophonist looking for a modern sounding, non-european horn who has the financial capacity for such a horn, this is definitely a BUY (in my opinion). For anyone else who plays lots of contemporary music and looking for a modern sounding horn BUT prefers European horns, I would strongly recommend TRYING this horn out if you haven't already, just to get the experience playing it. If you like darker and mellower sounding horns with more resistance, this might be a PASS for you-- could possibly TRY another Custom Z with another type of finish (like silver plate or black lacquer) to see if think you hear a difference. Lastly, if you're already into Yamaha saxes, if you play lots of jazz and contemporary music, if you are not strained for cash, and if are still looking for a new Yamaha sax, this one is a no-brainer-- I'd say it's a definite TRY and BUY for you if that's your buying criteria.

Dave Krug on the web -
www.DaveKrug.com

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• classical sax
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[cabe277]

Nice tone! What mouthpiece are you using?

[ratiocinativeness]

@cabe277 I'm using the yamaha 4CM mouthpiece that came with the horn. Nothing special. But it works.

[cabe277]

@ratiocinativeness Damn, I could never get a sound like that out of a yamaha mouthpiece! Kudos

[ratiocinativeness]

@cabe277 thanks man. The mouthpiece is not perfect. I have a little more trouble controlling intonation and getting the response I want out of it (I'm not used to playing it)... but I try!

[Vapor419]

Just the fact that you have an unlaquered Z and you're not playing Jazz disappoints me...

[ratiocinativeness]

@Vapor419 I do play jazz. I'm not really a classical musician.

[lomoman119]

That is some great playing. where did you study at. do you have any tips for an alto sax player, i want to have a great tone like you amzing. im looking for a new horn and i love the finish on this custom. how much is it to get the pads and resonators changed. Thank you for this video.

[musicmaniacs1113]

wow! your tone and vibrato are amazing!

[zivley]

At the beginning I was sure I'm hearing a fagot and you're only doing playback, but then I realized that's the classic sound you brilliantly managed to get out of a saxophone, very nice! Cheers!

[TheLegolasguy]

Is it possible you could send me a few notes from some parts of the song like at 1:16 so I could try to figure it out on tenor?

[TheEuropeanChef]

I have the same, but alto, and I use a selmer c star. Great sound!

[GWFKing]

if you have an unlacquered sax, isnt it stiil shiny?