UPGRADE IMPROVES YAMAHA BELLS

YG-250D Concert Bells

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (May 14,2002)—Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, announces the upgrade of two sets of bells. The upgraded YG-250D Concert Band bells and YG-1210 Concert bells include a variety of useful improvements to the YG-250 and YG-1200A bells. Both models use a new high-carbon steel material treated with a special tempering process that results in a pure bright tone. To increase sustain and resonance, each model uses nodal point support strings with single pin bar mounting. Both models come in a full F57 – C88 range and a rectangular case with removable lid.

"Sound is a priority at Yamaha," says Steve Anzivino, percussion product manager. "Making these changes as a result of sound testing by professional percussionists from around the world has produced better instruments – and that is what is important to Yamaha."

The bells are currently available.

For more information, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, 3445 East Paris Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49518; call (616) 940-4900; send e-mail to infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com/band.