NEW YAMAHA PRODUCTS MAKE LIFE EASIER, MORE CONVENIENT FOR WIND PLAYERS

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (June 7, 2002)—Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, introduced a number of new wind accessories during Winter NAMM 2002.

YAC 1387 Trumpet Case

For students, Yamaha offers the YAC 1387 for the YTR-2335 trumpet and the YAC 1389 for the YAS-23 alto saxophone. For professional players there is the YAC 1406 professional trumpet case cover and the YAC 1405 professional saxophone case cover. All four are two-in-one case covers designed to shield trumpet and alto saxophone cases and provide three key features: extra protection for the instrument, a convenient and comfortable way of carrying the case, and storage space for accessories.

The case covers are styled in black nylon for durability and sport the Yamaha embroidered logo, while versatile straps make them comfortable to carry as a backpack or briefcase. A zippered pocket makes it convenient to carry instruments, band folders, method books, sheet music and other accessories.

"Functional as well as fashionable, these case covers give students the option of carrying their instrument 'backpack' style, while giving adults the more sophisticated look of a briefcase," noted Jim Metz, Wind Instrument Product Specialist. "The black nylon is easy to clean and has a professional look."

The YAC 1387, YAC 1389, YAC 1405 and YAC 1406 cases are all currently available.

YMA-SBP Branch Protector and YMA-SSP Shoulder Pad for Sousaphones

The YAC SHC-301 sousaphone case cover is made from black molded plastic and is form fitted to the YSH-301. The case has a classic look, and the molded plastic offers far more protection than typical leather sousaphone bags. The case is currently available.

"The newest in the line of Yamaha cases, the YAC SHC-301 is form-fitted and offers the absolute best protection for the Yamaha sousaphone," says Jim Metz, Wind Instrument Product Specialist. "The plastic material makes it a very durable and easy-to-clean case. This is an ideal way to protect the sousaphone, and thus the band's investment."

Gone are the days of scratches, dings, dents and sore shoulders, thanks to Yamaha's redesigned YMA-SBP branch protector and YMA-SSP shoulder pad for sousaphones. The black pads attach to the upper and lower branches using Velcro straps. The black color will hide wear better than the old white pads, and the Velcro straps make attachment, removal, and adjustment to straps easier and faster. There is even a special pad to protect a section of the upper branch from dents caused by falling mouthpieces. Both 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.