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Built for tonal freedom and control
The V1 neck features a wide bore taper that enhances airflow and responsiveness, giving you more flexibility across genres. Whether you're pushing dynamic solos or holding a steady harmonic role, this neck design helps you get the response you want without feeling restricted. The result is a sax that keeps up with your technique and lets you express more freely.
One-piece bell adds richness and unity
Crafted from a single sheet of brass and shaped by hand, the one-piece bell delivers greater resonance and tonal unity. This construction gives the sax a solid, centred tone that projects clearly, even in ensemble settings. The hand-engraved bell also adds a touch of visual character.
Smarter keywork for faster, smoother action
Updates to the octave key mechanism include a ball-joint design, which provides a faster and more reliable action. Combined with a redesigned low B–C# linkage and seesaw key, these mechanical changes reduce resistance and allow for more fluid transitions across the horn. This makes complex runs and extended playing sessions far more comfortable.
Designed for clean projection and durability
Metal resonator pads enhance tonal projection and deliver a wider dynamic range without losing clarity. Lighter thumb rest and hook bases also help reduce weight, boosting responsiveness. Integrated key posts add just the right level of resistance, giving your sound more focus and control without making the instrument feel heavy or sluggish.
Yamaha 5 Year Extended Warranty
As a premium brand, Yamaha are proud to offer a free five-year extended warranty when the purchase of your instrument is registered within six months of purchase. Please visit the Yamaha website for the full terms and conditions and to register your warranty.
3 Months Free Tomplay Premium Subscription
When you register your instrument you can get a three-month premium subscription to Tomplay where you can access over 40,000 scores with backing tracks. You are able to filter by musical style, composer, difficulty and accompaniment type and interact with the scores. The pieces are all recorded by professional musicians and you can control the tempo and even record yourself playing. If you wish, you can also print and annotate your score and create loops to focus on those more difficult passages. For more information, please see the Yamaha/Tomplay website.
Specifications
- Key: Eb
- Range: Low Bb - High F#
- Body: Brass
- Bow: Brass
- Bell: Brass
- Keys: Brass
- Finish: Gold Lacquered
- Neck: Brass
- Included Accessories: 4CM Mouthpiece, Ligature, Cap, and ASC-820 Case
