Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Custom, Custom 4C ebonite mouthpiece, Custom EX, Custom G2 necks, EXHGYSS, Flagship, High G Key, Jean-Yves Formeau, Mother of Pearl, Nobuya Sugawa, sax, saxophone, Yamaha
The latest addition to the flagship Custom EX Saxophone range is the new YSS875EXHG, the first Yamaha soprano sax incorporating a high G key. Designed in collaboration with World class Saxophonists such as Jean-Yves Formeau and Nobuya Sugawa, the new saxophone features the same exceptional sound characteristics and playability of the non-high G model but with an extended range.
By incorporating an additional key to an existing model which is already well balanced and has perfect intonation and tonal focus, you run the risk off affecting its playing characteristics due to the additional weight of the key and it’s mechanism. Therefore the new High G Custom EX soprano has been redesigned to reduce weight in certain areas including some changes to the body and key work, which has resulted in the saxophone having the same great playing feel and characteristics of the non-high G model. Many high G soprano saxophones suffer with a weaker lower register with some notes speaking very poorly but the new Yamaha EX Custom has excellent intonation and evenness throughout it’s entire range, from the very bottom of it’s register to the highest altissimo.
Specification:
- Custom EX Soprano Saxophone
- High F# and G keys
- Front F mechanism
- Supplied with both curved and straight Custom G2 necks
- Tapered pivot screws with bullet head
- Mother of Pearl key buttons
- Includes a Custom 4C ebonite mouthpiece
- Supplied in a deluxe ultra-lightweight case with a carrying strap
- Available in gold lacquer, black lacquer, silver plated or gold plated finishes
Filed under: Live Events | Tags: 606 Club, Aaron Liddard, Dave Bishop, Gareth Williams Trio, Ian Thomas, Laurence Cottle, Nigel Hitchcock, Nik carter, sax, Sax@ Six, Simon Bates, Yamaha, Yamaha Pro Custom Sax
Celebrating the saxophone.
On the 29th October 2008, Yamaha and the 606 club will be presenting, a night devoted solely to the saxophone. Between 6.30pm and 7.30pm, sax players will have the opportunity to bring along their mouthpieces and try out the biggest and most varied display of Yamaha Pro Custom saxes at our trial session. This is also a great opportunity to speak to some of
On the 29th October 2008, Yamaha and the 606 club will be presenting, a night devoted solely to the saxophone. Between 6.30pm and 7.30pm, sax players will have the opportunity to bring along their mouthpieces and try out the biggest and most varied display of Yamaha Pro Custom saxes at our trial session. This is also a great opportunity to speak to some of Yamaha’s top technicians who will be on hand to assist players and answer any technical questions.
Later on in the evening there is a chance to grab some food, (booking is essential as the club can get very busy) and enjoy some fabulous live music. The 606 club offers a wide variety of high quality food which you can sit and enjoy in the clubs fantastic surroundings. Featuring 5 of the UK’s top session players all playing Yamaha saxes, Simon Bates, Dave Bishop, Nik Carter, Aaron Liddard and Nigel Hitchcock will be performing a variety of great music during the evening.
These fantastic saxophonists will be accompanied by the outstanding Gareth Williams Trio, featuring Gareth on keys, Laurence Cottle on bass and Ian Thomas on drums. Sax @ the Six promises to be a fantastic night out and a great opportunity to see Yamaha’s superb Pro Custom saxophones.
Later on in the evening there is a chance to grab some food, (booking is essential as the club can get very busy) and enjoy some fabulous live music. The 606 club offers a wide variety of high quality food which you can sit and enjoy in the clubs fantastic surroundings. Featuring 5 of the UK’s top session players all playing Yamaha saxes, Simon Bates, Dave Bishop, Nik Carter, Aaron Liddard and Nigel Hitchcock will be performing a variety of great music during the evening.
These fantastic saxophonists will be accompanied by the outstanding Gareth Williams Trio, featuring Gareth on keys, Laurence Cottle on bass and Ian Thomas on drums. Sax @ the Six promises to be a fantastic night out and a great opportunity to see Yamaha’s superb Pro Custom saxophones.
