Working together with World-renowned brass band conductor Bill Millar, Yamaha's technical staff started with a clean slate creating numerous euphonium prototypes, redesigning each part and component until all agreed that the ideal brass band sound that we were seeking had been attained. This new euphonium delivers a tone that blends well with baritone and tenor horns. Powerful with excellent projection, it produces the tone color that soloists require in an instrument.
Body Design
The instrument’s main tube utilises a new design that maintains adequate resistance, delivers a powerful low range and focused high range, and improves dynamics over the instrument’s entire range. In addition to a matured and comfortable tone, this design offers accurate pitch while delivering greater musical expressiveness.
Handrest
Changing the hand rest position to allow for a more natural hold on the instrument simplifies fingering and offers smoother performance while playing demanding solo or ensemble passages.
- The compensating system found on the YEP-642 ensures accurate tuning on all notes throughout the instrument's range, particularly in the difficult low range
- Hand-lapping valves and slides ensures an absolutely perfect fit and seal between the valve pistons and casing or slide parts. Such a perfect fit helps to achieve smooth air flow and smooth action and improve the response and intonation of the instrument
- Monel pistons are resistant to corrosion and are an ideal choice for professional baritone pistons which must retain precise fit and smooth action over many years
- Model: YEP-642S Neo (Silver Plated), YEP-642 Neo (Lacquer)
- Key: Bb
- Bell Size: Yellow Brass 300mm (11-4/5")
- Valves: Piston 4
- Bore: Large Dual 15-16.8mm (0.591-0.661")
- Waterkeys: Lever 3
- Body: Yellow Brass
- Finish: Silver Plate, Lacquer
- Lyre Box: Yes
- Mouthpiece: Yamaha 48M
- Leadpipe: Gold Brass
- Warranty: 2 Years
The Yamaha Neo YEP-642 II euphonium is supplied with a Yamaha cleaning kit that includes valve oil, tuning slide grease and a cleaning/polishing cloth. It also comes with a Yamaha 51 mouthpiece and a hard case.
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