Yamaha – YEP-642TSII Neo Euphonium

The Yamaha YEP-642TSII Neo is a professional euphonium that’s equally at home in solo or ensemble settings, and it blends seamlessly with baritone and tenor horns. This dual-bore euphonium exhibits an energetic response with robust projection, and its incredible valve action takes comfort and playability to a whole new level. The YEP-642TSII includes four monel alloy pistons, in a 3+1 configuration, with a compensating tuning system that ensures accurate tuning throughout the instrument’s range, especially on those difficult low notes. Furthermore, it comes equipped with a main tuning slide trigger to adjust intonation on the fly. Hand-lapped valves and slides supply a perfect fit and seal, exhibiting effortless air flow, smooth action, and amazing response. What’s more, this horn’s silver-plated brass body lends an ear-grabbing brilliance to every note you play. The Yamaha YEP-642TSII is tailor-made for players with discerning tastes. If this describes you, the YEP-642TSII may just well be the last euphonium you’ll ever need to buy.

Features

• Pro-level euphonium with uncanny power, sustain, playing resistance, and intonation
• 0.591-inch to 0.661-inch, dual-bore design, fortifies your lower register with responsiveness and openness
• 11.8-inch, 2-piece yellow brass bell exhibits a lively sound with excellent projection
• Large shank mouthpiece receiver ensures a broad tone and free-blowing feel
• Hand-lapped valves and slides ensure an absolute fit and seal,
• Monel alloy pistons offer outstanding resistance to corrosion, along with smooth, quick, responsive playability
• Compensating tuning system enables you to play low notes with proper tuning
• Main tuning slide trigger allows for perfect intonation in all registers
• Silver-plated brass body lends an ear-grabbing brilliance to every note you play
• Comes with case and SL-51L mouthpiece

Specs

• Type: Compensating
• Key: Bb/F
• Level: Professional
• Finish: Silver-plated
• Bore: 0.591″-0.661″ (15mm-16.8mm)
• Valves: 3 top, 1 side, Monel Alloy Pistons
• Bell Size: 11.8″ (300mm)
• Bell Type: 2-piece
• Body Material: Yellow Brass
• Mouthpiece: SL-51L
• Shank: Large
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case