The YBH-301S from Yamaha band instruments incorporates a similar design as that of the top model YBH-621S, and also conveniently shares many of its tonal characteristics. Easy to play for musicians at all skill levels, the 301S features excellent intonation, honed valves, and pressure formed tubing, making it ideal for students.

About Yamaha Baritones

All Yamaha Baritone Horns are crafted to be the most versatile horns in the world. An original wrap design patented by Yamaha makes for comfortable fingering, with tuning slides that are specially designed for easy adjustment. The laser-fused pluzuma-welded bell provides continuous and even bell vibrations in all registers of the horn. In addition, the pressure-formed tubing ensures on each Yamaha baritone makes for reduced resistance and easy blowing.

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.
• Original wrap design: The wrap of the Yamaha baritones makes the instruments comfortable to play.
• Ideal for beginners: The YBH-301S is an all-around instrument with a quick response and correct intonation, making it ideal for students.

Technical Specs

• Level: Intermediate Baritone
• Key of: Bb
• System: Yamaha Wrap
• Bore: 0.504"
• Bell Diameter: 8 3/8" upright bell
• Leadpipe: Material Gold Brass
• Body/ Bell Material: Yellow Brass
• Finish: Silver-plating
• Mouthpiece: YAC SL45C2-12C
• Pistons: (3) Nickel-plated, top action
• Valve casing: Yellow Brass