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The Finest Yamaha Euphonium to Date





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Making a world-class instrument is a difficult task that Yamaha has made into a habit. The YEP-842T II Custom Professional Compensating Euphonium is a prime example. It has a silver-plated yellow brass body, 11.8-inch 2-piece bell, and 0.591-0.661-inch bore. This euphonium provides the player with a brilliant, modern sound that’s perfectly suited for contemporary arrangements. The YEP-842T II Custom stands out from the Yamaha Neo series with its lightning-fast response, ideal for quick double-tonging in the low register. There are several upgrades onboard to improve intonation. Namely, you get a 4th valve and redesigned main slide trigger system for adjusting intonation on the fly. The compensating tuning system ensures accurate tuning throughout the instrument’s entire range ? especially on the low notes. And with its impeccable mechanics and easy playability, the Yamaha YEP-842T II Custom Professional Compensating Euphonium.





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Top-of-the-line features





The YEP-842T II comes equipped with bespoke features that improve its performance tenfold. It boasts a 0.591-inch to 0.661-inch, dual-bore design, which fortifies the horn’s lower register with extra responsiveness and openness. The YEP-842T II’s 11.8-inch, 2-piece yellow brass bell exhibits a lively sound with excellent projection. Its large shank mouthpiece receiver ensures a broad tone and free-blowing feel. It has four hand-lapped monel alloy pistons, which provide reliable action for many years to come. What’s more, the YEP-842T II Custom has a water catcher for three of the four valves, which is a massive upgrade from other Yamaha horns. And for a touch of luxury, this horn features sumptuous gold plated accents to entrap the eye.





Play with perfect intonation





Like most lower brass instruments, euphoniums tend to play slightly sharp in their lower registers. The Yamaha YEP-842T II Custom counterbalances this by using a compensating valve system and a main tuning slide trigger assembly. A second set of tubing opens when the fourth valve is engaged, allowing you to play low notes with proper intonation. Yamaha’s team of brass engineers also added a main tuning slide trigger, which enables precision adjustments to keep your intonation perfect in any register. The Yamaha YEP-842T II Custom has a significant performance and tonal advantage over other euphoniums, thanks to its main tuning slide trigger and compensating valve system. You won’t have to employ alternate fingerings in the low register or make micro-adjustments to your tuning slide. Instead, you’ll be able to focus on delivering an expressive performance with your fully chromatic and well-intonated low range.





Yamaha: a tradition of excellence





Whether they're building motorcycles, microchips, or marimbas, Yamaha's commitment to quality is unmatched. And there's no other product category that exemplifies the Yamaha difference than the brass instruments. Yamaha horns feature thoughtful and innovative engineering. And, each one is subjected to the strictest quality control measures before being released from their workshop. Yet, to be deemed truly excellent by Yamaha, these masterfully crafted pieces of art must light a fire of joy and passion in the player's heart. Whichever Yamaha horn you choose, you can expect it to live up to those lofty expectations.





Yamaha YEP-842T II Custom Professional Compensating Euphonium Features:


Professional level euphonium with bespoke appointments


Yellow brass body produces a balanced tone


Silver-plated finish contributes extra brightness


0.591-inch to 0.661-inch, dual-bore design fortifies your lower register with responsiveness and openness


Hand-lapped valves and slides ensure an absolute fit and seal,


Monel alloy pistons offer outstanding resistance to corrosion, along with smooth, quick, responsive playability


Compensating tuning system enables you to play low notes in perfect pitch


Main tuning slide trigger allows for perfect intonation in all registers


Ships with case and EP-53DL mouthpiece