The Yamaha YAH803S Neo Tenor Horn Silver is Yamahas most advanced tenor horn. Every part of the instrument has been re-evaluated and redesigned to aid its performance in the setting of brass ensembles. By working alongside numerous competitive brass bands throughout the UK and consulting with professional tenor horn players Yamaha have created a horn which offers a warmer more graceful sound perfect for blending with the tone of a band. Design innovations include a new leadpipe design which offers a more natural blowing resistance and an easier response. A redesigned heavier valve casing and receiver add strength to the construction which imbues the sound with more breadth and quality. New levels of power and projection combine with a warmth and depth that brings the tenor horn to its rightful place at the heart of the brass band.
Yamaha Neo series The Neo story began with requests from pro players to Yamaha asking for instruments with a broader palette of sounds available – instruments with better expressive capabilities than what was currently available on the market. The Neo line of brass instruments are designed specifically for use in brass bands so particular focuses during research and design were on playability intonation and overall timbre. Guided by professionals One of the main professional players advising the design of the YAH-803S was Sheona White. Sheona is one of the worlds most esteemed players of the tenor horn having spent 12 years as Principal Horn with the YBS Band during which time they won the European Championships an unprecedented eight times out of ten appearances. Sheona is a widely popular guest soloist and has been at the forefront of developing new repertoire for the tenor horn. Her feedback and guidance were invaluable in informing the development of the Neo tenor horn. Yamaha also sought the advice and feedback of many amateur brass band players in the UK. This was to see the way normal brass band horn players responded to the instrument so as to create a tenor horn which met the needs of ordinary players. By doing this Yamaha have managed to create a tenor horn with great easy intonation and a tone which blends perfectly with brass ensembles. Special features In order to increase projection and dynamic range the YAH-803S features a large two-piece yellow brass bell. Expressive capabilities are improved by giving the horn a much easier response. This was achieved by redesigning the leadpipe and using a heavier mouthpiece receiver and brace. A heavier valve casing adds power to the timbre as does a wider tuning slide. A stunning silver-plated finish adds nuance to the sound of the instrument and gives it a distinguished look. Included accessories The YAH-803S comes included with a Yamaha AH-38D4 mouthpiece and a tenor horn hard-shelled case. This professional standard mouthpiece offers excellent precision with a smooth attack great control and a gentle warm tone. The case is designed to keep your instrument safe from knocks and scrapes and will ensure your tenor horn looks and plays like new for years to come. Yamaha 5 Year Extended Warranty As a premium brand Yamaha are proud to offer a free five-year extended warranty when the purchase of your instrument is registered within six months of purchase. Please visit the Yamaha website for the full terms and conditions and to register your warranty. 3 Months Free Tomplay Premium Subscription When you register your instrument you can get a three-month premium subscription to Tomplay where you can access over 40000 scores with backing tracks. You are able to filter by musical style composer difficulty and accompaniment type and interact with the scores. The pieces are all recorded by professional musicians and you can control the tempo and even record yourself playing. If you wish you can also print and annotate your score and create loops to focus on those more difficult passages. For more information please see the Yamaha/Tomplay website. Specifications Key: Eb Body: Yellow brass Bell diameter: 210mm (8 1/4″) Bore size: 11.9mm (0.469″) Height: 521mm Valves: Three top pistons Finish: Silver-plated Accessories: Yamaha AH-38D4 mouthpiece and case
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