Althorn Yamaha YAH-803 Neo, Lakkert

Neo Series, Key: Eb, Material: Yellow brass, Valves: 3 top action, Bell: 210mm (8.071") , Bore: 11.9mm (0.469"), Finish: Silver-plated

Over her successful playing career, Sheona White has probably done more to popularise the Tenor Horn than any other exponent. Now, the BBC Radio 2 Young Musician of the Year 1996 has her sights set on a potentially longer-lasting legacy. Her partnership with Yamaha has resulted in a radical re-think of horn design. Every facet of the instrument has been considered, revised and refined to perfection. And you'll hear the difference. New levels of power and projection combine with a warmth and depth that will send repercussions through the brass community and bring horn players to their rightful place at the heart of the band.

Features:

• First Branch Taper: The first branch features a new design that offers improved pitch and greater tone colour. The main tuning slide is designed with a new taper and wider bow that produces greater tone colour, a freer feel, more accurate pitch, and greater dynamic range.
• Valve Casing: The YAH-803's valve casing benefits from a new, heavier design. The sound becomes more rich and powerful from the additional weight.
• Mouthpiece Receiver & Brace: The mouthpiece receiver and brace design produces a moderate amount of resistance and thicker sound when playing, delivering greater projection and expressiveness.
• Case: Hard case AHC-803 with strap.