NEW ACCESSORIES FROM YAMAHA
ANAHEIM, CA—Yamaha Corporation of America, Band &
Orchestral Division, announces the debut of numerous accessories
at Winter NAMM 2002, designed to make life easier for the brass
player.
The Bobby Shew "Soloist" Harmon Mute, (MU-SHEW)
designed by master player Shew, allows for a warm, dark sound,
intended for soloing trumpets. It features a soldered stem in
a fixed position in order to get the proper sound qualities
to accommodate a player's desire for good solo sound. It
is versatile enough to be played in many different situations
and many different styles, providing the ultimate in flexibility
for the player.
"This mute allows players to stand out with their solo
harmon sound while retaining sectional integrity," says
Jim Metz, Wind Instrument Product Specialist. "The 'Soloist'
creates a new, fuller harmon mute sound that is different from
the "tinny" sound that traditional harmon mutes are
known for." The harmon mute is currently available.
Richards Double Reeds (YAC 8100-8114) are handcrafted and
play tested by Richard Rath, a Yamaha performing artist/clinician,
ensuring the utmost in playability and performance. Rath began
crafting reeds over 30 years ago, yet as an active teacher and
performer, is able to reflect the current trends in performance
and instrument design into the production of his reeds.
Reeds are currently available for oboe and bassoon. The oboe
reeds are handmade and play-tested – a new shape holds
the upper register up and allows the player a darker, stable,
and centered tone. They offer more response throughout the full
range of the instrument. Each bassoon reed is hand-wired and
play-tested. The reeds use only the finest materials to ensure
response in the extreme range of the bassoon. "This line
of oboe and bassoon reeds represents a high level of craftsmanship
and quality at an affordable price," says Metz. "Players
will appreciate the high quality of Richards Reeds."
Clark Viper Rotor Oil (YAC Viper-R/12) is a special blend
of oils that creates a slick, non-gumming, long lasting, and
consistent oil for rotary valve instruments. A detergent additive
promotes clean valve action and inhibits residue buildup inside
the instrument, while a higher viscosity allows for a complete
ease in rotor motion. The oil's low evaporation rate means
that the user does not need to re-oil the rotors as often. The
oil is currently available.
Hetman Musical Lubricants are designed to provide advanced
instrument care for discriminating musicians. The range of 20
lubricants provide high-tech protection for all pistons, valves,
rotors, slides, joints, bearing, and keys. Use of leading edge
technology means that each lubricant embodies the most advanced
technology, providing superior, longer-lasting protection and
performance. Each lubricant is completely compatible with conventional
petroleum-based oils, application-specific, easy to apply, and
all come with an easy-to-follow application guide. The lubricants
are currently available.
Bulk Maintenance Items are very convenient and cost effective
for dealers. They offer advantages in receiving, inventory,
warehousing, and transporting over individual maintenance items.
They give dealers, especially band dealers heavily involved
with school rental programs, the opportunity and ability to
save time, money, and hassle in the procurement, storage, and
availability of common wind instrument maintenance tools. They
provide a good source of maintenance materials for in-house
use as well as individual sales. The items come in bulk packs
of 50 units and are currently available.
For more information, visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM 2002, in
the Marquis Ballroom at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel; or 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.
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