Yamaha YTS875 vs YTS82Z Atelier Tenor Sax

We take a look at the top two models in the Yamaha range. The classic 875EX with it's latest designs and the limited edition Yamaha 82Z Atelier Edition.
Both models are available with 2 year warranty and 14 day home trial option. Check out the links below for more info:
YTS875: www.dawkes.co....
YTS82Z Atelier (Ltd Edition): www.dawkes.co....
YTS82Z (Standard): www.dawkes.co....

[@ngtamphuong]

1:05 YTS-875 and 3:52 YTS-82Z Atelier.

[@FCntertainr]

The 82Z is definitely clearer. The 875 which I love has that Rollins sound. I think it depends on how original the player wants to sound. The Rollins tone doesn't work for everybody. The 82Z sounds like a lot of others but its up the player. I had a 875 soprano and it was the best horn i ever had new. Im still a Mark VI man. The Yamaha Custom was originally a Mk VI copy

[@SAXDAVEBOY]

I had the pleasure of testing the very 1st 82 Atelier tenor that arrived here in the UK. WOWWWWWWW, most resonant free horn I everrrr blew. Had 4 Z's myself, the new version is just even better. Amazinggggg

[@andrewr1749]

To my ear the 82z is a dryer sound and the 875 is a sweeter one

[@patrickmarino8601]

Would have liked to hear the 82z with a v1 neck. The c1 has a much smaller sound

[@Nate-242]

I can't tell wich one I like more😆

[@ethanc992]

The YTS82Z is the clear winner

[@kaiserthegreat]

Someone somewhere said the 82 is like Lester Young and the 875 is like Sonny Rollins. (Or Coleman Hawkins if you wanna be more historical about it.). I don’t know if that’s true or hyperbole but it stuck with me.

[@dynoroad]

Is that Simons personal gold plated neck on the 875?

[@dawkesmusic]

Yes :-)

[@danielbeaumier5313]

J'ai essayer les 2 et le 82Z Edition a un son un peu moins brillant (plus feutré)
et semble légèrement plus léger,pour ces 2 facteur je choisi celui ci

[@mrd9081]

What's the sax strap the guy on the left is using. Do dawks sell them.

[@dawkesmusic]

Hi - We don't stock that specific strap (we rarely get asked for metal hook straps nowadays) but I believe it's by BG France, here is a link to their strap options: www.dawkes.co.uk/woodwind-accessories/saxophone-accessories/saxophone-strap
If you wanted to see the full range Dawkes offer, there is a link to those here: www.dawkes.co.uk/woodwind-accessories/saxophone-accessories/saxophone-strap

[@darylbeebe6517]

My custom Z has the G1 neck. I was looking to change to the V1, but now I am wondering if I should go with the C1? Do they both provide the same level of volume? Could I also add the neck screw. I am not ready to buy a new Custom Z, but I would like to upgrade my Z as much as I can.

[@paracletusrevelation4080]

The two sound very different from each other

[@ArvudeiTheLastKing]

So is this the original custom 875? Or the 1st Gen EX?

[@dawkesmusic]

This is the current (2019) Custom EX model.

[@tonypark2601]

The 82Z sounds stiff and not very resonant.

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

I think that out of the box, 82Z Atelier is less versatile than the 875EX, but it is more controllable for what it is aimed to: the jazz. If you listen to the sub-tones Simon is producing with the 82Z Atelier, they are more nuanced and mellower. It is everything Selmer Mark 6 tin bucket ever aspired to be.

[@eomer7284]

What about the altos? Is it the same difference?

[@dawkesmusic]

There hasn't been an Atelier version of the Alto yet, so no chance to compare.

[@eomer7284]

Oh I was talking about the 875 and custom Z... Not the atelier version but ok, thanks

[@stefanusjonathan2128]

Nice video. What mouthpiece did you use?

[@dawkesmusic]

Hi, we believe it's a Guardala Super King original model #8

[@stefanusjonathan2128]

dawkesmusic nice tone. Thanks

[@ArtBusker]

El 875 es más versátil que el 82Z

[@mercedesbenz5445]

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