In her 15-year career, Sheona White has certainly contributed more to the popularization of the alto horn than anyone else. Now the winner of the 1996 BBC Radio 2 Young Musician of the Year award has set another milestone. The result of her partnership with Yamaha is an alto horn design that has been rethought in every aspect. Every detail of the instrument has been scrutinized, modified and refined to perfection - you will hear the difference! The powerful tone and excellent projection harmonize with the warm and full overall sound, which reaches completely new dimensions and will help alto horn players to be what they are - the heart of every brass band.
Baffle
The NEO Althorn YAH-803S is equipped with a one-piece yellow brass bell that is 5mm larger (210mm) than its predecessor, the YAH-602. This has significantly improved the dynamic range.
Valve block
The valve block has been given a new, heavier design. The additional weight makes the sound bigger and more powerful.
Tuning slide
An improvement in the areas of sound, dynamic range and playing feel is achieved by the new, slightly wider tuning slide.
- Bore 11.90m
- lacquered
- Incl. mouthpiece, case and accessories
