The Yamaha YEP842 Custom Neo Professional Trigger Euphonium Silver is Yamahas flagship euphonium. The entire instrument has been re-thought and re-designed fusing traditional brass instrument-making techniques with cutting-edge technologies. By consulting with professional players throughout the research and development process Yamaha have built a euphonium with a crisp dark tone and breath-taking projection. The silver-plate finish adds subtle nuances to the timbre of the instrument and the gold-plated trim sets the YEP-842TS apart as a truly premium euphonium. Effortless playability has been achieved by improving player comfort and increasing the responsiveness of the instrument. A large bell diameter and bore size offer a huge dynamic range which gives the euphonium excellent versatility whilst easy access to the upper range has been achieved by overhauling the leadpipe design – ensuring that this instrument will excel in both solo work and ensemble playing. For a truly professional euphonium experience the YEP-842TS is the only choice. Custom euphonium series Yamahas Custom series of euphoniums represent the absolute finest quality of craftsmanship on offer from the Japanese brass experts. Consultations with leading euphonium players uncovered the importance of the upper registers in the modern euphonium repertoire as well as a desire for more expressive capabilities throughout the dynamic range. These aims were constantly considered throughout the design and testing process eventually resulting in a euphonium with a true focus on expression and playability. New features Design innovations include an overhaul of the main tubing shape and an entirely new leadpipe design giving an immediate faultless response. Ergonomic improvements have been made to the shape and positioning of the hand rest allowing for longer more comfortable playing sessions. The bow guards for the top and bottom bow have also been redesigned stiffening the body to improve definition and clarity whilst adding to the strength and durability to the instrument. Hand-lapped valves and slides ensure a perfect seal improving the valve action as well as the intonation of the instrument. Pressure formed tubing results in a perfectly smooth construction with practically no turbulence. This allows for a perfectly balanced playing resistance and therefore an excellent response throughout the range of the instrument. Main tube trigger system Giving precise control over intonation the YEP-842TS comes equipped with a main-tube trigger system. The lever plate can be pressed during a performance to shift the main tube tuning slide downwards lowering the pitch by an exact amount. The system can be adjusted to change the amount the tuning is changed by as well as the positioning of the trigger – allowing you to optimise the system for maximum comfort and ease of use. A hex wrench is included for adjustment of the system. Included accessories The YEP-842TS comes included with a Yamaha EP-53DL mouthpiece and a euphonium hard-shelled case. This excellent quality mouthpiece offers fantastic precision with a smooth attack great control and a vast crisp tone. The large cup volume and inner rim diameter offer a dark timbre perfect for blending with brass ensembles. The case is designed to keep your instrument safe from knocks and scrapes and will ensure your euphonium 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: Bb Body: Yellow brass Bell diameter: 300mm (11 4/5″) Bore size: 15-16.8mm (0.591-0.661″) Height: 664mm Valves: Three top + one side compensating Finish: Silver-plated with gold-plated trim Accessories: Yamaha EP-53DL mouthpiece and instrument case hex wrench for trigger adjustment