- Simon Gresswell
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It was an honour to be asked by Yamaha to help develop the new Neo BBb Bass.
I was looking to create an unrivalled sound base, capable of holding together in all ranges and dynamics. The valve action is quiet and slick, allowing clear movement and definition. The lower register is of special quality. It is easy to produce allowing maximum control and colour.
This instrument exceeds all my expectations of a modern day BBb Bass. |
- Bill Millar
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When trying a new euphonium a number of things are for me of paramount importance.
The first thing I would consider would be the comfort of hold, the positioning of the lead pipe and the hand rest are of particular importance. In this respect, I found that these were positioned ideally on the Neo to provide a comfortable hold when adopting a correct upright posture.
Quality of sound is for me the single most important feature of any instrument. I would be looking for an instrument that has both a resonance and a clarity of tone.
With the Neo I found both of these qualities in abundance throughout the dynamic range.
The modern day repertoire for the euphonium covers a range of more than four octaves so players need an instrument that they know will perform well at the extremes of the range. Again the Neo exceeded my expectation in this regard, performing with ease at the highest and lowest extremes of the euphonium register. The valve action on the Neo is both smooth and solid, providing an ease of execution when playing rapid passages and a sense of security in slower music.
This is an instrument that combines depth and clarity of tone with great projection, responsiveness and character, it truly is a joy to play and I give it my highest possible recommendation. |
- Steven Walsh
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The Yamaha Neo Euphonium has an unrivalled depth in tone and accuracy of tuning throughout the whole range of the instrument. These attributes can be projected across any ensemble with consummate ease.
This newest addition to the Neo range allows a performer the opportunity to portray their musical ideas with absolute comfort, culminating in a classic British Euphonium sound. |
- Sheona White
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I feel very privileged to have been part of the development team for the new Yamaha tenor horn.
I had a clear vision as to what I wanted from the instrument. Superb tonal quality with projection is vital for the modern role of the tenor horn along with great intonation.
The new Yamaha tenor horn provides me with an instrument that meets all the demands and my needs as a horn player of the present generation. |
Artist Messages
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Simon Gresswell
Principal Tuba,
Brighouse and Rastrick Band
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| Euphoniums |
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Bill Millar
Professor,
University of Salford
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Steven Walsh
Principal Euphonium,
Brighouse and Rastrick Band
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