Yamaha YEP-642II Professional Series Bb/F Compensating Euphonium

Part of the new line of "Neo" brass instruments, the YEP-642II is equally at home in solo or ensemble settings and allows for the most subtly nuanced dynamics and tonal inflections. The YEP-642II is available in lacquer or silver-plated (YEP-642SII) finishes.

About Yamaha Professional and Custom Compensating Euphoniums

Yamaha Compensating Euphoniums permit the most subtle nuances of dynamics and tonal inflection. The compensating system ensures the player superior control over intonation. The hand-hammered yellow-brass bell features an advanced taper design for maximum projection and dark tonal color. The non-corrosive, gold-brass leadpipe also has a taper design that allows greater control and response. All slide tubing is nickel-silver for improved tone and is corrosion resistant.

YEP-642II Model Options

• YEP-642SII - Same as YEP-642II; except silver-plated

Features

• Developed with Top Artists: The development of the "Neo" line of brass band instruments utilizes some of the top talent in the world. The new YEP-642II was designed with input from renowned euphonium teacher Bill Millar and acclaimed soloist Steven Walsh.
• Compensating System: 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-lapped Valves and Slides: 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: 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.

Technical Specs

• Level: Professional Euphonium
• Key of Bb / F
• System: Compensating
• Bore: 0.591-0.661" dual bore
• Bell Diameter: 11 4/5"
• Leadpipe: Material Gold brass
• Body/Bell Material: Yellow brass
• Finish: Clear epoxy lacquer; Silver-plating (YEP-642SII)
• Mouthpiece: L51
• Pistons: (3) Monel, top action (1) Monel, side action
• Valve casing: Yellow brass
• Features: Large shank mouthpiece receiver