Yamaha YAH-203 Standard Series Eb Alto Horn

The YAH-203 incorporates many of the design details of the top model YAH-602, and also shares many of its tonal characteristics. Easy to play, the 203 features excellent intonation, custom honed valves for a precision valve casing fit with no air leakage, and a laser-fused welded bell which allows for a consistent even tone at all vibration levels and volumes.

About Yamaha Alto Horns

Yamaha Alto Horns feature a sound that is full and round for a warm blend with other brass instruments in any ensemble. The laser-fused pluzuma-welded bell provides continuous and even bell vibrations in all registers of this horn. Pressure-formed tubing ensures reduced resistance and easy blowing under any playing condition. The gold-brass leadpipe also features corrosion resistant element to help this horn sound its best for many years.

YAH-203 Model Options

• YAH-203S - All the same features and specs as YAH-203; with a custom silver plating for a unique finish

Features

• Honed valves: The precise fit between valve casings and pistons after honing means no air leakage.
• Pressure formed tubing: Perfectly rounded tubing results in less turbulence and a smoother air flow, thus allowing for an excellent scale and reduced resistance.
• Laser-fused pluzuma welded bell: A high-energy laser fuses the brass together for a virtually seamless bell which allows continuous even vibrations.
• Excellent response
• Consistent intonation
• Well-centered sound
• Full and round sound

Technical Specs

• Level: Standard Alto Horn
• Key of: Eb
• System: Standard
• Bore: 0.462"
• Bell Diameter: 8" two-piece, upright bell
• Leadpipe Material: Gold Brass
• Body/ Bell Material: Yellow Brass
• Finish: Gold Lacquer
• Mouthpiece: YAC AH37C4
• Pistons: (3) Nickel-plated, top action
• Valve casing: Yellow Brass