{"product_id":"yamaha-yah-803s-custom-neo-eb-alto-horn-in-silver-plate","title":"Yamaha YAH-803S Custom 'Neo' Eb Alto Horn in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YAH-803S Alto Horn Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YAH-803S Custom Neo is a professional Eb alto horn (tenor horn) designed for brass band and solo performance, built with a yellow brass body and a silver-plated finish for a clear, centered response and consistent projection. Yamaha re-evaluated key tapers, the bell design, and valve section to support richer resonance, accurate pitch, and a playing feel that balances openness with controlled resistance, making the YAH-803S a purpose-built instrument for modern brass band demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YAH-803S Alto Horn Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Eb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody material: Yellow brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValves: 3 top-action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve pistons: Monel alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: .469 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 8 1\/4 inches, upright, two-piece yellow brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Yamaha AHC-803 hard case with strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Yamaha 38D4 mouthpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument is brand new and includes the full manufacturer’s warranty. As an authorized Yamaha dealer, we provide professional setup and play-testing to verify proper mechanical function, valve action, slide movement, and baseline intonation before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YAH-803S Alto Horn Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YAH-803S Custom Neo is a professional Eb alto horn designed to deliver the tone color, pitch accuracy, and controlled resistance expected in brass band section and solo playing. It is well suited to advancing and professional horn players who need consistent slotting, dependable intonation, and an instrument that supports a wide dynamic range without losing core to the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin Yamaha’s alto horn lineup, the Custom Neo concept focuses on component re-design rather than cosmetic updates: a larger-diameter two-piece bell for broader dynamics, a redesigned first-branch taper and main tuning slide taper for improved pitch and tonal flexibility, and a heavier valve casing for added tonal density. The mouthpiece receiver and brace design is intended to provide moderate resistance and a thicker sound, supporting projection and expressive phrasing in ensemble and solo contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YAH-803S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Yamaha YAH-803S a professional alto horn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The YAH-803S is Yamaha’s Custom Neo Eb alto horn, built for brass band and solo performance with design updates aimed at pitch accuracy, tonal depth, and controlled resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat key is the Yamaha YAH-803S, and what mouthpiece does it include?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YAH-803S is keyed in Eb and includes a Yamaha 38D4 mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat case comes with the YAH-803S?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt includes the Yamaha AHC-803 hard case with strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"text-align: center; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/YamahalogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53569032454509,"sku":"YAH803S","price":6199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7068688.jpg?v=1784229856","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-yah-803s-custom-neo-eb-alto-horn-in-silver-plate","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}