Manual Do Sax Yamaha PDF

Specs for Techs is published by Yamaha
Corporation of America, Band and

Orchestral Division to provide the
Band Instrument Repair Technician
with important specifications
and changes to
Yamaha band instruments.
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Wes Stevens
National Warranty Service Manager
Yamaha Band and Orchestral Division
(616) 940-4917
wstevens@yamaha.com
Piccolo pad part numbers
Part Number Diameter Pads per Instr.
K0141531 7.7 mm 6
K0141521 8.7 mm 5
K0141511 10.2 mm 4
K0190003 Pad Set 15
K-PC30SET Pad Set for YPC-30 15

Piccolo Head Joint Tenon Repair
Situation: Tenon has come loose from body or tenon is loose and spinning but still connected to body or
tenon has come off body and is still inside head joint.
Picture #1 shows the two tenon configurations. Both are held on by an epoxy type glue
Note: If tenon is still inside head joint use a piccolo head joint expander and grab the inside of the tenon
and work it out of the head joint.
To remove the tenon, place the HJ expander in a vise (picture #2) and heat the end (don,t get it too
hot and ruin your expander). Place the tenon over the expander (picture #3) almost up to the plastic
or wood on the inside. Tighten the expander just enough to grab the tenon (this will transfer the heat to
the tenon and soften the glue enough to allow the tenon to be removed).
Hold the body (also picture #3) and carefully move the body slightly from side to side and away from
the expander. If the tenon won’t budge, heat the expander and repeat the process.
Do not use a screwing motion when removing the tenon. There is a nib (picture #4) on the inside of
the wood piccolo metal tenon receiver that corresponds with a notch on the body tenon (picture #5).
This could damage the notch.
After removal, clean the old glue from both surfaces and use two part epoxy glue to reinstall. Make sure
to line the nib up with the notch on the wood piccolos. On the plastic piccolos the head joint alignment
arrow should line up with the middle of YAMAHA.
#1
#2 #3
#4 #5
SERVICE NEWS
Category: Flute
Date Effective: Apr-95
Model: YFL-9xxx
Part: Tone Hole/Silver Solder
Purpose: Gold solder requires lower temperature, therefore,

does not affect the body like silver solder.
Description: Current specifications:

Tone holes silver soldered to body.
New specifications:
Tone holes gold soldered to body.
Service News
Category: Flute
Date
Effective: Jan-91
Model: YFL-3xx,4xx,5xx,6xx,8xx
Part: Head joint, body, foot joint
Purpose: YFL Silver Material Changes
The following shows the flute models containing sterling

Description: silver as of January 1991.
Previous models used coin silver.
The head joint, body and foot joint using sterling silver will
be identified by the number 925.
The number 925 indicates 92.5% silver content

or 925 parts per 1000 of pure silver.
YFL-3xx---Head joint only.
YFL-4xx,5xx,6xx,8xx----Head joint, body and foot joint.
Service News
Category: Flute
Date Effective: 2XX-Feb-95

3XX-Mar-95
4XX-Apr-95
5XX-Fall-95
Model: 2XX, 3XX, 4XX, 5XX
Part: Pads
Purpose: To improve seating and extend shelf life of the flute.

Pads will maintain air seal and stay in adjustment
longer.
Description: Old Specification: Paper backing
New Specification: Plastic backing
Plastic Paper
pad base ring
backing
SERVICE NEWS
Category: Flute
Date Issued:
Date Effective: Jun-99
Model: YFL-2xx YFL-3xx

YFL-4xx
Part: Knock Pin
Purpose: To prevent loose upper main lines and bent keys.
Description: Eliminate one knock pin from lower F# key and add
one to upper Bb lever. Also change the position of
center knock pin on inline upper.
Service News
GOLD SPRINGS FOR PRO FLUTES
YFL-681H YFL-881H
Spring # Size Key(s) Part # Part #
#1 0.6 X 23.5mm All stacks (including foot) L4342211 L5342211
except F#, E, D, and Eb
#2 0.8 X 21.6mm Low Eb L4342221 L5342221
#3 0.6 X 20.5mm Low D L4342231 L5342231
#5 0.6 X 21.5mm Low E L4342251 L5342251
#6 0.6 X 30.0mm F# L4342261 L5342261
#7 0.8 X 20.5mm D# trill L4342271 L5342271
#12 0.8 X 23.5mm G# L4142321 L5142321
#13 0.8 X 26.0mm D trill L4142331 L5142331
SERVICE NEWS
Category: Flute
Date Issued:
Date Effective: Mar-99
Model: YFL-5xx YFL-6xx
Part: Head joint change.
Purpose: Marketing Preference
Description: Current specification:

CY head joint.
New specification:
EC head joint.
SERVICE NEWS
Category: Flute
Date Effective: May-98
Model: YFL-4xx
Part: Head Joint/ Head Cork Screw
Purpose: Unify the head joint lengths for all models.

Head joint 215 mm long
Head cork screw 33 mm. long.
New specification:
Head joint 217mm.
Head cork screw 30 mm.
old 215 mm long
new 217 mm long

SERVICE NEWS
Category: Flute
Date Effective: Feb. 1998
Model: YFL-2xx,3xx
Part: Head Joints
Purpose: To match world standard length and pitch A=442
Description: Current specifications:

Head joints 220 mm long.
New modifications:
Head joints 217 mm long.
old 220 mm long
new 217 mm long

SERVICE NEWS
Category: Flute
Date Effective: May-97
Model: All student flutes with open hole keys.
Part: Pads
Purpose: To prevent the pad skin from slipping out of retainer

washer.
Description: Old specifications:

Inside diameter of open hole pads 9.2 mm
New specifications:
Inside diameter of open hole pads 8.9 mm
inside diameter
inside diameter
8.9mm
9.2mm
SERVICE NEWS
Category: Flute
Date Issued: 6-20-1991
Date Effective: 6-20-1991
Model: YFL-2XX,3XX,4XX
Part: C Foot joint, key arm profile, key post profile changes
Purpose: Improve durability
Description:
old post profile new post profile

two piece rib one piece rib
old support new wider support
Key arm profile changes

YAMAHA Corporation of America
Band and Orchestral Division
SERVICE NEWS
Category: Flute
Date Effective: 2XX-Feb-95

3XX-Mar-95
4XX-Apr-95
5XX-Fall-95
Model: 2XX, 3XX, 4XX, 5XX
Part: Pads
Purpose: To improve seating and extend shelf life of the flute.

Pads will maintain air seal and stay in adjustment longer.
Description: Old Specification: Paper backing
New Specification: Plastic backing
Plastic pad Paper base

backing ring
SERVICE NEWS
Category: Flutes
Date Issued: 1/11/2000
Date Effective: Mar-00
Model: YFL-221N,221,261,281
YFL-321,361,361H,381,381H
YFL-421,461,461H,481,481H
Part: New post design and adjusting screw mount design
Purpose: Improve function and durability
Description:
Old Style post
New Style post-

Thicker base
New adjusting screw

mounted in nylon insert
to hold securely
Flute Pad Openings and Tensions
Openings* Tensions
Student Models Pro Models All Models**
YFL-2xx – 4xx YFL-5xx – 9xx
Low B 3.35 3.35 10
C 3.35 3.35 10
C# 3.35 3.35 10
D# 3.35 3.35 35
D 3.15 3.15 15
E 3.15 3.15 15
F 3.15 3.15 15
F# 3.15 3.15 15
G# 3.45 2.90 25
G lower pad 3.10 3.10 -
G upper pad 3.10 3.10 15
A 3.10 3.10 15
Bb 3.10 3.10 15
B 2.75 2.60 30***
C 2.55 2.50 15
D trill 2.40 2.40 50
D# trill 2.40 2.40 50
* measured in mm, seat to tone hole (+.5 / -.2)
** measured in grams, (+5, / -0) pro models may be slightly lighter
*** pro thumb: Bb lever 5 grams

keys B lever 20 grams
Flute pad part numbers
200,300, 400 models 500 and up models
Part Number Diameter Pads per Instr. Part number Diameter Pads per Instr.
L0141842 12.3 mm 3 L4341542 11.4 mm 3
L0141832 16.8 mm 2 L4341532 16.5 mm 2
L0141822 18.3 mm 8 (closed) (3 opn hls) L4341522 18.3 mm 8
L1941821 18.3 mm 5 open hole L4141552 18.3 mm 5 (open hole)
L0141812 19.8 mm 3 (4 with low B) L4341512 19.0 mm 3 (4 w/low B)
L0190003 closed hole set 16 L4390002 closed set 16
L1990003 open hole set 16 L4190002 open hole set 16
L2990002 open hole wth low B 17 (w/ low B) L3590002 open hole set 17 w/low B
Service News
Category: Flute
All student YFL- 200, 300 & 400 series.

Model: (Before nylon sleeve style)
Purpose: To tighten loose adjusting screws.
Description: Problem:
Adjustment screws keep working loose.
Solution:
Unscrew the adjustment screw until it is almost all the
way out. Squeeze the slot in the adjustment screw
shelf with a smooth, flat nose pliers.
Screw the adjustment screw back into position
.
Service News
Category: Solid Silver Body Flutes.
Model: <year 2000 YFL-4XX, 5XX, 6XX, & 8XX

series. These flutes are solid silver.
>year 2000 YFL-4XX, 6XX,7XX, & 8XX

series. These flutes are solid silver.
Purpose: Note for repairing a scratch or dent on the body.
Description: The posts are silver soldered to the ribs and the ribs
are soft soldered to the solid silver body.
The lip plate is silver soldered to the head joint tube.
The solid head joint, body and foot joint are
silver plated.
A common mistake repair techs make is to buff
through the silver plating when repairing a scratch or
dent, exposing the different color solid silver.
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SERVICE NEWS
Category: Flute
Date Effective: Feb. 2000
Model: YFL-584H,YFL-684H
Part: Model Change
Purpose: Model improvement
Description: Model Change Details

1. XX4 type scale.
2.Keys with metal injection mold technology. Pad cup,
arm and screw receiver are molded as one integral part.
3. Wider ribs. 4mm to 5mm.
4.New design for C# and D# key.
5. New YAMAHA logo marking
6. New case interior.
7. Serial number beginning #1033~.
YMP Production models
YFL-584H (In-line open key model current
581H with nickel silver body and foot.)
YFL-684H (Current 581H model. )
SERVICE NEWS
Category: Flute
Date Effective: June,2000
Model: 2XX,3XX,4XX open hole models
Part: pad cup sleeve, (pad retaining ring)
Purpose: better holding on pad
Description: new ring is bigger
Old Style New Style
3.4
2.7
0.4
0.4
D 11.2
D 11.5
Part numbers
Student: old - L1944500 new - L1944501
Pro: old - L4144501 new - L8744500
SERVICE NEWS
Category: Flute
Date Effective: Jan-03
Model: YFL-2XX-4XX
221 754559
Starting Serial 261 758884
Numbers 281 758985
461Ｈ 760173
Part: F and F# key
Purpose: To improve feel
Description:
Relocated adjusting screw arm.

Key tube becomes longer.
New shape needle spring arm.

Key tube becomes shorter.
SERVICE NEWS
Category: Flute
Model: YFL-2XX-4XX after Serial no. 700000
Part: pad washers old part no. new part no.

larger diameter L0141440 L0141441
smaller diameter L0141450 L0141451
Purpose: Less Stress on pad
Description:
<Current>
Pad Pad screw Current Pad washer
Pad washer function
1. Pad Stability
2. Prevent Pad & Shim Turning
Stress
Shim
New Pad washer
<New>
Less Stress
(Softer Pad)
Reducing stress on pad will help pad stability.

Piccolo and Harmony Flute Pad Openings
Pad Piccolo* Alto** Bass**
C - 4.9 6.3
C# - 4.9 6.3
D# 2.0 4.9 6.3
D 1.9 4.7 4.3
E 1.9 4.7 4.3
F 1.9 4.7 4.3
F# 1.9 4.7 4.3
G# 1.9 4.1 4.8
G lower pad 1.9 4.4 4.3
G upper pad 1.9 4.4 4.3
A 1.9 4.7 4.3
Bb 1.9 4.7 4.3
B 1.6 (both) 3.9 4.5
C 1.8 3.6 3.9
D trill 2.0 3.3 3.1
D# trill 2.0 3.3 3.1
* measured in mm, seat to tone hole edge (+0.8; -0.1)

** (+/- .5)
SERVICE NEWS
Category: Oboe
Date Effective: YOB-411 11/94 YOB-811 1/95
Model: YOB-411 #004052~

YOB-811 #002195~
Part: Octave Vent Receiver
Purpose: Glue will provide a secure seal.

Octave Vent Receiver - Threaded/Waxed
New specification:
Octave vent Receiver - Threaded/Glued
Oboe Pad Openings
Lower Joint YOB-211, YOB-811 YOB-821
410, 411 YOB-841 YOB-831
Bb Vent - 2.3 2.3
Bb Pad 2.9 2.9 2.9
B 2.8 2.8 2.9
C# 3.1 2.3 2.3
C 2.8 2.8 2.9
D# 1.9 1.9 1.7
F Resonance 2.5 2.6 1.5
D 2.7 1.9 1.9
F 1.6 1.6 1.9
E lower pad 1.7 1.7 1.9
E upper pad depends on E lower pad
F# 2.4 2.4 1.8
Upper Joint
G# 1.3 1.3 1.5
G 2 2 1.6
Bb Vent 1.8 1.8 1.5
A 2 2 1.6
C Vent 1.8 1.8 1.3
B 0.2 0.2 0.2
C# Trill 1.3 1.3 1.4
D Trill 1.3 1.3 1.4
3rd Octave - - 0.1
Lower Octave 1 1 1.2
Upper Octave 0.9 0.9 1.2
in mm; seat to tone hole edge (+.8 or - .1)
Pad set numbers

(need both for a complete set)
Model Skin pads Cork pads
Number
YOB-211 O0791010 O9791070
YOB-410-411 O0591011 O0591070
YOB-811 O0191010 O0191070
YOB-821 O1191010 O3191070
YOB-831 O1191010 O0A91070
YOB-841 O0191010 O0K91070
Bassoon Pad
Tone YFG-
hole no. YFG-811 812,821
1 5.2 5.2
2 4.7 4.8
3 4.8 4.8
4 5.0 5.2
5 4.5 4.2
33 is whisper
6 4.7 4.8
key on bocal
7 4.2 4.2
8 3.0 3.0
10 3.0 3.0
11 2.0 2.0
12 4.2 4.2
14 4.2 4.2
15 4.2 4.2
19 3.2 3.2
21 3.0 3.0
22 2.5 2.5
23 3.0 3.0
28 2.5 2.5
29 2.5 2.5
30 2.5 2.5
31 2.5 2.5
32 2.5 2.5
33 4.0 4.0
all dimensions are in mm;

seat to tone hole edge +/-0.3
Bassoon
Model Number Pad Set Part Number
YFG-812, 821 O9990001
Bassoon Pad Sizes
Part number size YFG-811, 812, 821 location

O9941510 12.1X 3.4 whisper key
O9941520 12.4X 3.3 C# trill, C#-D# trill, E-F# trill,F-G trill
O9941521 12.5X 3.7 high A, High C, High D
O9941530 12.6X 3.4 C# trill
O9941540 13.5X 3.4 top F# key
O9941550 22.0X 4.1 G key
O9941560 25.9X 3.7 Bb key
O9941570 17.2X 3.5 F# key
O9941580 19.6X 3.8 low Eb key
O9941590 22.0X 3.3 low Bb, Low C#
O9941600 22.5X 3.7 low C key
O9941610 22.7X 3.5 low D key
O9941620 24.1X 3.8 low B, Ab key
O9941630 25.3X 3.6 F key
O9941640 25.8X 3.7 E key
O9941651 12.5X 3.2 high G key
O9990001 set
Bb, A, and Eb Clarinet Pad Openings and Tensions
Pad Opening* Spring Tension**

Lower Bb, A Eb YCL All Pro
Joint Clarinet Soprano 2x,3x, Models
(all Clarinets 4xx, 5x Bb, A
models)
Bb
E/B 3.6 3.5 35 40
F#/C# 3.5 3.0 60 70
F-C 3.2 2.8 50 55
Ab-Eb 2.7 2.4 110 95
G/D - - - -
A/E - - - -
Bb/F - - 60 50
Bb/F 2.7 - - -
Aux. B/F# 2.7 2.2 70 75
Alt. F/C Lever - - 15 10
Upper Joint
C#/G# 2.5 2.2 75 75
C/G - - - -
D/A 2.5 - 30 25
1+1 Eb/Bb 2.5 2.8 - -
Aux. Eb/Bb 2.5 - 60 70
E/B - - 30 30
F# 2.1 1.6 - -
Thumb F - - - -
Throat G# 2.2 1.8 80 75
A 2.1 1.6 70 60
Side Eb/Bb 2.5 1.6 80 90
Side F# 2.5 1.6*** 65 70
Bb Trill 2.3 1.8*** 90 90
C Trill 2.3 1.8*** 90 95
Register 1.8 1.6**** 90 100
*in mm; seat to tone hole edge (+/- 0.3)

**in grams; closing: when halfway closed (+/- 5gr)
opening: when key starts to open (+/- 5gr)
*** +/- 0.5
**** +0.2 / -0.1
Service News
Category: Clarinet
Date Effective: Nov-89
Model: YCL-20,34II
Part: Throat G# Key
Purpose: Easier to machine in production.
Description: Old Specifications: New specifications:

18.4mm 19.2mm
Parts affected: Description Old New

#20 key Throat G# Key M0230232 M0230233
Upper Joint YCL-20 M7120030 M7120030
Upper Joint YCL-34II M7220030 M7220032
New keys can be used on the old style upper joints if the hinge
tube is cut
by .8mm. New Length
Service News
Category: Clarinet
Date Issued: Nov.88
Date Effective: Nov. 88
Model: Ycl-20,34II
Error! No index entries found.Lower Joint

Part: and Lower Ring Keys
Part number
affected: Old New
YCL-20,34 lower ring key M0230102 M0230103
YCL-20 lower joint M0220022 M0220023
YCL-34 lower joint M0620022 M0420023
Purpose: Manufacturing Process.
Description: Angle of the third finger will be changed, moved to be

inline with others.
Service News
Category: Clarinet
Model: YCL-34,52
Part: Pivot Screw and Post
Purpose: Standardize thread size with other selected models.
Description: Old Specification:

Pivot screw and post thread size M2.0 P0.4
New Specification:
Change thread size of pivot screw and post M2.3
P0.4
Parts Affected: Description: Old: New:

Post threads Upper Joint-34 M7220030 M7220032
Post threads Upper Joint-52 M0920030 M0920030
Post threads Lower Joint-34 M0620022 M0420023
Post threads Lower Joint-52 M0720022 M0420024
Pivot Screws M0641430 M1141431
Service News
Category: Clarinet
Date Effective: Oct-01
Model: YCL-20, 34, 52
Part: new model designation
Purpose: improve instruments
Description:
YCL250 (Q10) YCL450N (Q20) YCL450 (Q30)

Model
(Current YCL-20) (Current YCL-34) (Current YCL-52)
Body material Plastic (ABS) Wood (Grenadilla) Wood (Grenadilla)
Logo (Upper &
bell) New design New design New design
V-type shape, V-type shape, V-type shape,
Barrel L=65.0 L=65.0 L=65.0
Bell Inner shape Inner shape Inner shape
Tenon ring V-type shape V-type shape V-type shape
Pads Valentino Pisoni Pisoni
Key plated Nickel Nickel Silver
Needle spring Stainless steel Special steel Special steel
Flat spring Stainless steel Special steel Special steel
Serial # start 1001A 1001A 1001A
CLC25BL (for U.S.)
CLC-250 (for
Case CLC34VA CLC52A
Canada)
( from YMPI.)
YCL-221 Pad Specs
quantity
used on Key # which uses it Outer
Part one (counting from the Diameter
Name Part Number instrument bottom of horn) (mm) Memo
P-1 M1847510 5 12,17,22,23,24 14.0
P-2 M1847520 1 16 16.0 with 4.0mm hole
P-3 N9043520 1 11 22.2 with resonator
P-7 N3143452 6 0,1,2,3,4,5 27.6 with resonator
P-4 N1343502 5 6,7,8,9,18 18.0 with resonator
P-6 N1143511 7 10,13,14,15,19,20,21 16.0

P-5 N1343542 1 24 9.0
All pads 4mm Thickness

Category: Clarinet
Date
Effective: Aug. 1992 *(1)
Nov. 1992 *(2)
Model: YCL-20,34,52
Part: PADS
Purpose: Better pad--retains seat--firmer felt
*(1) Will use thinner, harder felt pad in E/B and F/C
Description: keys
*(2) Will use thinner, harder felt pad in all keys.
Category: Clarinet
Date
Effective: Nov. 91
Model: YCL-220 serial number 3006~
Part: Pivot Screw
Purpose: English to Metric Thread
Description: Old Specifications:

Part: B214 Thread: 2-56NC3 (long)
New Specification:
Part: B214-1 Thread: M2.5 X 0.45
(long)
Service News
Category: Clarinet
Model: YCL-20
Pivot
Screw/Part
Part: #M0141430
New part
number stays
the same
Purpose: Easier assembly.

Diameter
2.0mm
New Specification:
Diameter 2.3mm
Service News
Category: Clarinet
Date Issued:
Date Effective: Feb-92
YCL-230 serial number

Model: 617~
Part: Pivot Screw
Purpose: English to Metric
Description: Old Specifications:

Part: S196 Thread: 2-56NC3 (short)
New Specification:
Part: S197 Thread: M2.5 X 0345 (short)
Clarinet Barrels
Model Length Part # Upper Bore Lower Bore
mm inches inches measurements
20 64.5 M0220072 0.592 0.588 + or - .002"
20 66 M0220042 0.591 0.589
20M 66 M0220043
250 63 M0220064
250 65 M0220044 0.589 0.587
34 63 M0620061 0.602 0.596
34 64.5 M0620072 0.602 0.596
34 66 M0620042 0.602 0.596 Upper Bore
450A 63 M0720063
450A/550AL 65 M0720043 0.602 0.596
450NA 63 M0620064
450NA 65 M0620043
450NA 67 M0620053
52 64.5 M0720072
52 /450AL 66 M0720042 0.600 0.593
52 67.5 M0720082
62 64.5 M1120072
64 62 M2920070 0.588 0.577 Lower Bore
64 64 M2920060 0.588 0.577
64 65 M2920050 0.588 0.577
64 66 M2920040 0.588 0.577
650 64 M1120055 0.588 0.577
650 65 M1120045 0.588 0.577
681 40 M1920040 0.552 0.543
681 41 M5200001 0.544 0.538
72 64 M2020110 0.591 0.582
72 65 M2020120
72 CS 66 M2320040 0.589 0.580
72 67 M2020130
72 68 M2020100 0.591 0.582
72CSA 64 M2420110
72CSA 65 M2420120 0.589 0.581
72CSA 66 M2420130 0.585 0.574
72CSA 67 M2420140 0.582 0.575
Clarinet Barrels Continued
Model Length Part number Upper bore Lower bore

CX pre 94' 65 M6120040 0.591 0.581
CX post 94' 65 M6120042 0.591 0.581
CXA 64 M4220110
CXA 66 M4220041 0.592 0.588
CS 65 M5120073 0.591 0.581
CS 66 M5520072 0.587 0.580
CSA 65 M5520121
CSA 66 M5620073
SE 64.6 M5321040 0.588 0.577
SEA 64 M5720040 0.590 0.585
AE 65.3 M5420076 0.601 0.591
AEA 66 M5820041
SEV/CSV/CSVA 64.8 M8620070 0.591 0.581
SEV/CSV/CSVA 65 M8920070 0.591 0.581
SEV/CSV/CSVA 66 M5220053
CSG 56.3 M7320070 0.588 0.588
CSGH 56.3 0.588 0.588
Clarinet Barrels available in Accessories

Accessories # Length Upper Bore Lower Bore
mm inches inches
CLB-CS65MM 65 0.591 0.581
CLB-CS67MM 67 0.591 0.581
CLB-CSA65MM 65 0.587 0.580
CLB-CSA67MM 67 0.587 0.580
CLB-AE64MM 64 0.601 0.591
CLB-AE66MM 66 0.601 0.591
CLB-AEA65MM 65 0.592 0.588
CLB-AEA67MM 67 0.592 0.588
CLB-SE64MM 64 0.588 0.577
CLB-SE66MM 66 0.588 0.577
CLB-SEA65MM 65 0.590 0.585
CLB-SEA67MM 67 0.590 0.582
Pad Specs
Pads for Bb/A Clarinets
Part number Diameter Pads per horn
M0141552 9.7 mm 1
M0141542 10.2 mm 9
M0141532 12.7 mm 2
M0141522 15.7 mm 1
M0141512 17.3 mm 3
M0190002 Pad Set 16
Pad sets for harmony clarinets
YCL-681 (Eb soprano) M1990000

YCL-631 (Eb Alto) M1790000
YCL-621 (Bb Bass) M1590000
YCL-622 (low C Bass) M1690000
Valentino Pads
For
YCL-250A
Yamaha Part # Description Diameter Thickness Number Fit
(mm) (mm) used method
VPY-1010 Clarinet Pad#1 16.0 3.3 3 Glue
VPY-1020 Clarinet Pad #2 14.5 3.3 1 Glue
VPY-1030 Clarinet Pad #3 11.5 3.2 2 Press fit
VPY-1060 Clarinet Pad #6 8.7 2.9 1 Glue
VPY-CL250SET Clarinet Pad Set 1 complete set 17
Harmony Clarinet Pad Openings
YCL-
Key YCL-631 YCL-621,622 Key YCL-220 YCL-230 280
Lower Joint Lower Joint
Low C / 6 low Eb 5.1 - 6.5 4.3 - 5.1
Low Db / 8.7 -11 low E 5.1 - 6.5 4.3 - 5.1
Low D / 7 - 8.2 low F# depends on F/C depends on F/C
Eb 5.5 - 6.5 6 - 7.5 F/C 4.8 - 6.2 4.0 - 4.7 same
E/B 5.0 - 5.5 4.8 - 5.5 G#/D# 4 3.8 as
F#/C# / 4.8 G/D 5.0 - 8.0 4.8 - 5.8
Lower Pad F-C 4.0 - 4.5 3.7 - 4.3 A/E 4.3 - 5.3 3.7 pro
Upper Pad F-C / 3.7 - 4.3 Bb/F 4.3 - 5.3 3.5
Ab-Eb 2.2 - 2.8 4 B/F# 4.3 - 5.3 3 model
G/D 4.5 - 5.0 10.0-11.0 aux. B/F# 3.1 - 4.1 2.4 - 3.2
A/E 4 5.0-6.0
Bb/F 3.8 depends on A/E Upper Joint
Upper Pad Bb/F 3 depends on A/E C#/G# 3.5 3
Aux. B/F# / 3.7 - 5.2 C/G 4.5 4
Alt. F/C Lever / / D/A depends on C/G 3.3 - 3.7
Upper Joint 1+1 Eb/Bb depends on C/G depends on C/G same
C#/G# 3 4.3 aux. Eb/Bb 3.2 2.9
C/G 3.8 6.2 E/B 3.4 2.9
as
D/A 3.5 - 3.7 depends on C/G F# depends on E/B depends on E/B
depends on
1+1 Eb/Bb C/G depends on C/G Thumb F 3.5 - 4.5 3.4 - 3.8 pro
Aux. Eb/Bb 2.9 3.2 Throat G# 5 3.5 - 4.0
E/B 3.4 depends on C/G A 4.3 3
F# 2.8 - 3.0 depends on C/G side Eb/Bb 2.7- 3.6 2.3 model
Thumb F 3.4 - 3.8 4.2 side F# 2.7- 3.6 1.8 - 2.5
Throat G# 2.8 - 3.5 6.0-7.0 trill Bb 2.7- 3.6 2.2 - 3.0
A 2.5 5 trill C 2.3 -3.8 2.2 - 3.0
Side Eb/Bb 2.6 3.6 main Bb 3 2.2
Side F# 2.4 - 3.0 3.6 register 2.5 2.5
Bb Trill 2.2 - 3.0 3.4
C Trill 2.2 - 3.0 4
Lower Register 2.2 3
Neck Register - 4
*in mm; seat to tone hole edge (+/- 0.3, unless range given)
Old Clarinet Identification
Measurements of lower joint
Tenon O.S. Tenon
Model Overall Length Tenon Dia Tip
YCL-23N 256mm 22mm 26.5mm 6mm
YCL-24 253mm 20mm 31.4mm 4.5mm
YCL-24II 251mm 20mm 26.5mm 5mm
YCL-26 256mm 20mm 26.5mm 5.5mm
YCL-32 254.4mm 22mm 27.1mm 6mm
Lower Joint
Tenon outside
diameter
Tenon
Overall
length
Converting Saxophone Table Keys to the Tilting Mechanism
Here are the parts needed to make the conversion.

Note: The original G# lever can be used in this adaptation.
PART NUMBER
All
Description Qty Models YAS-62 YTS-62 YBS-62 YAS-52 YTS-52 YBS-52
Bb hinge
rod 1 N2441650
C# ball
roller 1 N2448610
C#, B
regular
rollers 2 N2448530
C#, B roller
rods 2 N2441670
Bb lever
assembly 1 N1430470
(OR)
Bb lever 1 N2430310
Rod 1 N2441650
Roller 1 N3343660
B/Bb (10 felts
adjustment N1341881 per card)
felt 1
(100X100
N2441071 X1.5 mm
C# lever felt 1 cloth sheet)
Bb Key 1 N1630361 N3430360 N5130362 N2230360 N4230360 N6530360
B key 1 N1630371 N3430370 N5130372 N2230370 N4230370 N6530370
C# lever 1 N1630391 N3430390 N5130392 N2230390 N4230390 N6530390
Intermediate/Professional Alto and Tenor Octave mechanism Repair
Problem: the octave contact lever that activates the neck key has been hit or bent out, causing
the lower octave mechanism to be out of adjustment.
Incorrect alignment (picture #1) octave shift bar or rocker arm is not parallel to body and thumb lever fork
is out of the connection bar. The thumb spatula is too high (picture #2).
Repair
Place a wedge (pic #3 & #4 can be half a clothespin) between the G key foot and the lower octave key.
Position a flat nose smoothjaw plier over the lower octave key pivot ball (pic #4 & #5). Using your left
thumb to hold the G foot down and the wedge in place, carefully and slowly, pull the pliers up with your
right hand while the tip of the pliers goes down toward the sax body (pic #4). This action moves the octave
mechanism back into the proper position. (Keep plier tips away from sax body!)
Move the mechanism a very small amount, checking the action for binding and positioning of the rocker
arm until everything is positioned correctly. If the bending causes a bind, use the same procedure, but
move the pliers the opposite way a small amount. The correct octave key opening has a 2-3 mm pad
opening. We suggest practicing this adjustment on a “non-customer” instrument first. Picture #6 shows
correct alignment.
Custom Sax Pad Identification
SIZE (MM) PART YSS-675 YSS-875 YAS-875 YTS-875
7.8 N9043380 3
7.8 N9243380 3
9 N9043390 1
9 N2452590 1 2 2
10 N9043400 5
10 N9243400 5
16.2 N9043460 3
16.2 N2452660 3
18.2 N9043480 3
18.2 N9443481 3
18.2 N2452680 5 5
20.2 N4652380 1
22.2 N9043520 3
22.2 NS243520 3
24.3 N2452740 1
26.3 N9044160 3
26.3 N2452760 3 4
28.3 N4652370 2
30.3 N9044200 1
30.3 N2452800 1 3 1
32.3 N2452820 1
32.3 N4652360 1
34.4 N9044240 2
34.4 N2452840 2 1 2
36.4 N2452860 2
38.4 N9044280 2
38.4 N2452880 2 1 2
40.4 N2452900 1
40.4 N2452900 1(40A)
40.4 N4652340 2(40B)
42.4 N4652330 1
44.5 N2452940 1 2
48.5 N2452980 2 1
52.5 N4652300 2
PAD SET N9090000 N9290000 N2490000 N4890000
PISONI PAD IDENTIFICATION
Yamaha saxes made in USA
SIZE PART PAD # resonator YAS-23A YAS-52A, 475 YTS-23A YTS-52A, 475
PPY-1240 24 LOW/UP OCT KEY LOW/UP OCT KEY LOW/UP OCT KEY LOW/UP OCT KEY
14.3 PPY-1220 22 C (before Mar '00)
16.2 PPY-1210 21 C C (after Mar '00)
18.2 PPY 1200 20 HIGH D,Eb,E,F HIGH D,Eb,E,F,F# HIGH C,Eb,E,F HIGHC,Eb,E,F,F#
20.24 PPY- 1190 19
24.4 PPY-1170A 17A 11.0mm A, B, side Bb, C A,BbBis,B,sideBb,C
24.4 PPY-1170B 17B 7.0 mm Bb Bis
27.6 PPY-1150 15 Bb Bis,Side Bb, C Bb BIS, SIDE Bb, C
30.3 PPY-1140 14 SIDE F#, F#, G, G# SIDE F#, F#. G. G# A A
33.5 PPY-1120 12B F F B B
34.4 PPY-1110 11 G# G#
36.4 PPY-1100 10B E E
38.3 PPY-1090 9 C C F#, G, side F# F#, G, side F#
40.4 PPY-1080A 8A 23.0 MM Eb, C# E E
40.4 PPY-1080B 8B 27.5 MM Eb, C# Eb, C# Eb, C#
42.4 PPY-1070 7B D D
48.1 PPY-1050 5 Bb Bb D D
52.1 PPY-1040B 4B Bb, B Bb,B
46.1 PPY-1560 56 Low B
PPY-AS23SET Pad Set Pad Set
PPY-TS23SET Pad Set Pad Set
Saxophone Pad Resonator Sizes
Alto Custom
mm. Quantity
8 5
11 3
12 1
14 2
18.5 3
21 1
24 4
30 3
Tenor Custom
mm. Quantity
8 5
11 1
14 3
18 1
21 2
24 3
27 3
30 3
34 2
Saxophone Pad Identification
Yamaha assembles the following saxophones in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
YAS-23A, YAS-52A, YTS-23A, YTS-52A
Pisoni pads, made specifically for Yamaha, are installed in these saxes.
The serial number for these saxes and all other instruments made in Grand
Rapids end with the letter "A" (America).
Example=123456A
These same model saxophones, plus all other model saxes, are assembled in our
factory in Japan.
The serial numbers on these instruments do not have a letter at the end.
Example=123456
YAMAHA pads are installed on these saxophones.
In order to account for the differences in the Pisoni and YAMAHA saxophone
pads we suggest using the following identification chart when ordering
replacement pads. Both types are available through our parts department.
* The Pisoni pad list shows specific keys for each model for each pad size.
* The Yamaha pad lists show' total pads per size per model.
* The pad opening numbers are in millimeters.
* All part numbers are sold as single pads unless specified as a set.
Sax Pad Opening Chart
Tone Hole Key Name YSS-675,875 YSS-62 YAS-875 YAS-52,62 YAS-23 YTS-875 YTS-52,62 YTS-23 YBS-52,62
0 Low A 12.8
1 Low Bb 7.5 6.9 10 8.5 8.5 9.3 9.8 9.8 11.5
2 Low B 8 7.5 10.8 9 9 10.2 10 10 13.2
3 Low C# 7.2 8.4 8.5 10 10 9.7 9 9 10
4 Low C 7.2 7.2 10 10 10 10.6 10.6 10.6 12
5 Eb 5.5 5 8 8 8 7.8 7.8 7.8 9.5
6 D 6.8 7.7 9.3 9.7 9.7 9 9 9 10.2
7 E 6.3 7 8.5 8.8 8.8 8 7.9 7.9 9.5
8 F 6.3 7 8.1 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 9.7
9 F# 5.7 6.2 7.6 8 8 7.5 7.1 7.1 8
10 G# 5.8 7.1 7.5 8 8 7.5 7.1 7.1 8
11 G 6.3 6.1 7 7.5 7.5 8 7 7 8.7
12 A 4.9 4.6 5.9 6.1 6.1 6.3 5.5 5.5 8.2
13 Bb 4.6 4.3 5.4 5.5 5.5 5.9 5 5 7.1
14 B 4.9 4.6 5.6 5.8 5.8 6.3 5.5 5.5 7.7
15 c 4.1 Mid 3.7Hi 3.8 4.8 5 5 4.9 4.3 4.3 6.9
16 High E 3 3 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 6
17 Side F# 5.6 5.6 6 6 6 5.5 5.5 5.5 6.5
18 Siide Bb 3.1 3.1 4.5 4.6 4.6 5.5 5.5 5.5 6.5
19 Side C 3.1 3.1 4.6 4.7 4.7 5.5 5.5 5.5 6.5
20 High D 3 3 4 4 4 4.5 4.5 4.5 6.2
21 High Eb 3 3 4 4 4 4.5 4.5 4.5 6.2
22 High F 3 3 4 (Front F-2) 4 4 4.5 4.5 4.5 6.2(Front F-5.5)
23 Body Pip 2.5 2.5 3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 a-4.1, b-7.3
24 High F# 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5.5
25 Neck Pip 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Pad openings
measured at the
front in mm.
CUSTOM SHOP
Saxophone Spring Tensions
--each tension for a single key operation, +/- 10grams—
measured at pearl or lever (front of cup if none), with key
aprox. halfway depressed. (Pro models: some keys may be set
or preferred 10-20% lighter tension).
ALTO TENOR
low Bb 65 gr. 70 gr.
low B 125 130
low C# key 110 --23 models-- 110
low C# Lever 135 --52/62/875 135
low C# pad key 35 models 35
low C 75 70
Eb 185 205
D 55 55
E 55 55
F 55 55
F# 40 40
G# lever 115 135
G# pad key 30* 35*
G lever 90 70
A 40* 40*
Bb 35* 30*
B 45* 40*
C pad key 30 30
side Bb 160 140
side C 160 160
high E 205 205
high F# 170 170
palm D 195 195
palm Eb 190 190
palm F 170 170
octave lever 110 110
neck key 45 45
* these tensions +/- 5 grams.

Service News
Category: Saxophone
Model: All Student Saxophones
Part: Sax guard screw
Purpose: Improve function.

Sax guard screw is 3mm long.
New Specification:
Sax guard screw is 4mm long.
Service News
Category: Saxophone
Date Effective: June, 2000
Model: YAS-23
Part: Bell and bow

Low C key, Eb key, Low C#key
Purpose: Unify the alto saxophone parts, except custom models.
The Location of three keyposts #41,42,43, will be

Description: changed
Specs of Low C, Eb, and Low C# will be changed
*Old parts aren't compatible with new parts.
#43
Low C# Key
Eb Key
#42
#41
Low C Key
Service News
Category: Saxophone
Date Effective: May,2000
YAS,YTS-
Model: 23,52
Part: Bell
Improve
Purpose: strength
Old
Description: Specification: Partially rolled rim
New Completely rolled rim with inner

Specification: wire.
Sax Pads made in Japan
YAS- YTS-
SIZE(mm) PART YSS-62 YAS-23 52,62 YTS-23 52,62 YBS-52 YBS-62
7.8 N0143551 4
9 N1343541 5 2 2 2 2 2 2
14.3 N1343521 3 1
16.3 N1143510 1
18.3 N1343501 3 4 5 4 5
20.2 N3143491 2 1 1
22.4 N0143481 1 1
24.4 N1343471 5 5 2 2
26.3 N3143460 2
27.9 N3143451 3 3 1 1
30.6 N1343441 2 4 4 1 1 3 3
32.3 N6041610 1 1
33.8 N1343421 1 1 1 1 1 1
34.4 N3143410 2 1 1
36.7 N1343401 2 1 1 1 1
38.6 N1343391 1 1 3 3 2 2
40.6 N1343381 2 2 3 3 1 1
42.7 N1343371 1 1 1 1
44,5 N1343361 2 2 2 2
46.5 N1343311 1
48.4 N1343351 2 1 1 1 3 3
52.1 N3143341 2 2 1 1
54.6 N6041520 1 1
60.6 N60415I0 1 1
64.7 N6041500 2 2
Pad set N0190001 N1190001 N1390001 N3190001 N3390001 N6090000 N5190001
The palm key posts on the back side of the YBS-52 parts page schematic, are very difficult to identify.
The picture and chart should simplify the identification process.
#147 #146 #244 #245 #247 #246
#100
#66 #65 #250 #149 #248 #249 #148
YBS-52 PALM KEY AND POST IDENTIFICATION

Description and Threaded Non-
Ref. # Number Part # (size) Threaded Pivot Screw Hinge Rod
100 High F Key N6030300
66 High F Key Post #46 N6046460 M3 P0.5 N6041730
65 High F Key Post #45 N6046450 M3 P0.5 N6041730
148 High F Lever N6030310
248 High F Lever Post #43 N6046430 X N6044070
249 High F Lever Post #44 N6046440 M2.3 P0.40 N6044070
149 Front F (Aux) Key N6030210
250 Front F Key Saddle post #47,48 N6046470 M2.3 P0.40 N6044070
147 High Eb Key N6030290
244 High Eb Key post #39 N6046390 X N6044070
245 High Eb Key post #40 N6046400 M2.3 P0.40 N6044070
146 High D Key N6030280
246 High D Key Post #41 N6046140 X N6044070
247 High D Key Post #42 N6046420 M2.3 P0.40 N6044070
Comparison of YTS-61 keys vs. YTS-62 keys
Most keys are different, but there are some that will work “off the shelf” or with very slight
modification—i.e. hinge tube shortening, or slight bend to the key arm. Those adaptable
YTS-62 keys are:
• F key (right hand mainline)N3530131

• F# (right hand fork lever key N3530231---trim tubing, make new bearing point for pivot)
• Side B flat: lever only N3530241 (trim tube length slightly, move spring post). Option#2--
Possibly use new side C pad key, with new side B flat lever.
• Palm D (N3530311) --with straightening of key arm.
• Palm E flat (N3530321)
• Palm F (N3530331)
• High F# key and lever – w/minor modification. Key-N3530301 lever-N3530291.
Other Compatible Parts:
• Neck assembly (N3510021)

• Thumbhook (N1541631)
• Back-key guard (lower mains) N1541661
• E flat guard (N3543731)
• F# guard (N3142211)
• Lyre holder–N3142400, and screw-A0141220.
The F# adjusting arm that operates the G# pad key, and B flat arm can be adapted from the
YTS-62 adjusting rod (N1543561) as indicated below:
With about 15-20 minutes of work it is possible to make a functional copy of the original
part, as follows: Get the YTS/YAS-62 adj. Rod (N1543561), cut through between the Bis
threaded adj. screw socket, and the flat, recessed end piece. Then cut a 14mm extension
from 4.5mm brass rod—a scrap key will work nicely, and using a 3-arm soldering jig, solder-
in the extension. This will yield a workable, if not perfectly straight arm, which will fit the
original slot on the F# arm, and will be reversible for best fit/action. The complete parts list
includes:
N1543561 YTS-62 adjusting rod

N1543651 “ adjusting screw (to attach)
N1341621 “ washer - excellent for end play repair also
N1343291 “ round Hycotex for adj. screw - 2 needed
N1543631 “ large adjusting screw – brass color – 2 needed
There is also a tiny poly Nyloc, which firms up the adj. screw, but Locktite 222 will work just
fine.
Pulling the New Yamaha YTR-2335 Main Tuning Slide
An old manufacturing technique, Hydro forming, has been applied to a new part. This is where an
annealed tube is put in a die and then expanded with high-pressure water to form to the die. Yamaha
has used this process for many years to form tapered bows for low brass instruments. Currently this is
being used to form the main tuning slide and the second valve slide on the YTR-2335, YTR-4335,
YCR-2310II, and YCR-2330II. The slide now has fewer parts as the two inner slide tubes and the
crook is one piece. The ferrules are put in the die and the tube expanded inside to essentially create a
press fit with no solder. We have also added a brace to the main slide. The second slide is made in
the same fashion with a soldered pull knob as before.
The purpose for using this method is to make a much more durable slide crook. With the steel ball
forming method, the outside of the crook is stretched thin and the inside of the crook is compressed,
thus making a crook that is vulnerable to damage. In addition the water key saddle and nipple was
silver soldered that annealed the crook also making it soft. Hydro forming stretches the metal more
evenly, creating a consistent wall thickness throughout the crook. This in addition to a one-piece water
key saddle/nipple plate that is soft soldered makes a much more durable crook overall on these
student and intermediate level instruments.
Having said that, now what do we do about stuck slides? This is where us old dogs have to learn a
new trick.
We have come up with three methods, so far, that can be used.
Of course before trying any of these methods, using penetrating oil and heat, letting it set for 12 to 24
hours, would be my first recommendation.
The first one is from John Huth, brass instructor at Red Wing, and is an adaptation of the same tool
made of wood. Using Epoxy Putty, make a form that fits into the crook. Apply grease to the crook to
keep the epoxy from sticking. Form the tool such that you can remove it once the epoxy sets up. I
have seen many tools of this type made of wood, but the putty will give a precise fit in the crook and is
very durable. You can also make a slotted dowel that will allow clearance for the brace and give you
more striking surface.
Epoxy putty mold to fit crook

for removing stuck slides
Another method technicians have shared with me is to move the ferrule up the crook with the slide-
removing pliers and cut off the crook. When finished pulling the tubes, solder it back together like a
traditional slide.
The third method, which I have not tried but in theory should work, uses a knife-edge file to remove the
lacquer on the crook end of the ferrule. Soft solder the ferrule; then use the slide pulling pliers with
care.
If you have another technique that works for you, I would like to hear about it.
Bill Mathews
SERVICE NEWS
Category: Flugelhorn
Model: YFH-631GA
YFH-631GSA
Part: Mouthpipe Screw part number -

lacquer:C1041230; silver: C1141230
Purpose: Increase strength 25%
Description:
Current New
17.05 mm
15 mm
30.7 mm 31.76 mm
Material: Brass Material: Leaded Nickel Silver

Service News
Subject: Casing & Piston Specification Change
Purpose: Quality Improvement
Model: See the list below
Part name : Valve Casing / Piston assembly 1, 2, 3
Effective on: See the below list
Description:
1. Specification
Piston
YMP will increase the clearance between valve casing and piston.
Diameter
1st Stage
[ Valve casing ] Increase the diameter
[ Pistons ] Use the current pistons
Valve casing inside diameter:
16.900 mm 16.910 mm
2nd Stage (after the current pistons run out.)
[ Valve casing ] Set back to the original diameter size, 16.900 mm
[ Pistons ] Switch to smaller size pistons*
Casing
Piston diameter: Diameter
16.882 mm 16.870 mm
* From KU-7 KD parts shipment, all pistons are switched to small size.
2. Models & Change Schedule (YMP Products)

Model 1st Step 2nd Step**
YTR-2335(S) / Nickel plated piston 7/22/2003 Nov. 2003
Trumpet
YTR-2335M(S), YTR-4335G(S) / Monel Piston 7/22/2003 May 2004
Cornet YCR-2310II(S), YCR-2330II(S) 7/22/2003 Jul. 2004
Flugelhorn YFH-2310(S) 7/22/2003 Nov. 2003
** The schedule was estimated by YMP inventory & production schedule.
Service News
Category: Trumpet
Model: All student model YTR, YCR, YFH
Part: Piston
Purpose: To improve the action of the pistons.

Piston finish is gritty.
New Specification:
Piston finish is shiny with cross grain swirls.
Service News
Category: Trumpet
Date Effective: Dec-99
Model: YTR-2335(S), YTR-2335M(S)

YTR-4335G(S)
YCR-2310II(S), YCR-2330II(S)
Part: I/S 1st Slide I/S: inside

I/S 3rd Slide O/S: outside
3rd Slide Crook I/S Slide Lower
Purpose: Improvement of the slide action.
Discription:
1. Diameter: The outside diameter of inside slide will be smaller. As a
result, the clearance between I/S slide and O/S slide will be a little
looser, from 0.03mm to 0.04mm in diameter.
2. Length: The length of inside slide will be shorter, 1mm or 2mm.
Old Specification: New Specification:

I/S 1st Slide 47.6 (mm) 46.6 (mm)
I/S 3rd Slide 63.8 61.8
3rd Slide Crook/
I/S Slide Lower 106.6 104.6
Service News
Category: Trumpet
Date Effective: Jul-98
Model: All student YTR, YCR and YFH-2310S
Tuning slide water key holder and nipple, Part

Part: #A3543170
Purpose: Improve strength, less production cost, prevent

annealing and weakening of main tuning slide
Description: New nipple and saddle are formed in one piece to

allow soft soldering which keeps strength in the slide
Old Style: New Style: One-

separate nipple piece nipple and
A3143181and water-key saddle
water-key saddle A3543170
A3143171
Service News
Category: Trumpet
Date Effective: October, 2000
Model: YTR-2335,4335G, 6335,YCR-2310II, 2330II

YFH-2310, 631, 731.
Part: Serial no. on Casing
Purpose: Unify numbering system with Japan.
Description: Old Specification: "A" at end of serial number
New Specification: No "A"

Service News
Category: trumpet
Date Effective: July,2000
Model: YTR-2335,4335G,6335S
Part: third slide brace
Purpose: improve the mounting operation
Description:
length to
brace
old: 5.5mm
new: 8.0mm
Service News
Category: Trumpet
Model: YTR-2335
Part: Main Tuning Slide part # A2K30100
Purpose: Improve strength, less production cost
Description: New slide is hydro-formed (water expanded) to size

with brace pressure fitted in place.
see: Pulling the New Yamaha YTR-2335 Main Tuning Slide for
instructions on removing stuck slides on next page.
Old style: 2 tubes, New Style: 1 continuous

2 ferrules, & crook tube, with brace
soldered together. pressure fitted to slide.
Service News
Category: Trumpet
Model: YTR-2335
Part: 2nd Valve Slide part # A1K30120
Purpose: Improve strength, less production cost
Description: New slide is hydro-formed (water expanded) to size

with ferrules pressure-fitted in place.
Old style: 2 tubes, New Style: 1 continuous

2 ferrules, & crook tube, with ferrules
soldered together. pressure-fitted to slide. (no
Service News
Category: Trumpet
Date Issued:
All trumpets using ML size Monel

Model: Pistons.
Part: Monel pistons.
Purpose: Only piston with no stamp will be ML size to match

nickel plated pistons.

Piston stamped ML.
New Specification:
No Stamp.
Service News
Category: Trumpet
Model: All student YTR, YCR, YFH
Part: Casing undercut length
Purpose: to improve piston action along with installation

of Superlapper machine
Description: Old Specification:Depth of undercut is 51mm
New Specification:Depth of undercut is 38mm
Old New
Undercut
undercut 38mm
51mm
Piston
Piston Contact
Contact Area
Area
Service News
Category: Trumpet
YTR-2335xx, YTR-4335xx, YCR-

Model: 2310IIxx,
YSL-354, YSL-356G
Part: Mouthpiece
Mouthpieces recommended by Canadian Brass

Purpose: for student instruments.
Description: Old Specification: New Specification:

YTR-student and 11C4-7C 11B4
Intermediate models
YCR-2310II 11C4-7C 11C4
YSL -354,356G 45C2-M 48-M
Service News
Category: Trumpet
Model: YTR-4335GS
Part: Piston
Purpose: Piston diameter is then the same as student line.

Piston diameter - 16.900mm
New Specification:
Piston diameter - 16.868mm
Service News
Category: Trumpet
Model: All student YTR, YCR, YFH
Part: Casing undercut length
Purpose: to improve piston action
Description: Old Specification:Depth of undercut is 51mm
New Specification:Depth of undercut is 38mm
Old New
undercut
38mm undercut
51mm
Piston
Contact Piston
Area Contact
area
Service News
Category: Trumpet
Model: All Student YTR, YCR, YFH
Valve Cap
Part: Felts
To unify the felt colors with the pro

Purpose: models.

Valve cap felts are brown.
New Specification:
Valve cap felts are black.
Service News
Category: Trumpet
All student YTR,YCR,YFH that use nickel plated

Model: pistons
Part: Pistons
Purpose: Improve piston action.

Diameter of pistons 16.865mm - 16.880mm
New Specification:
Diameter of pistons increased to16.879mm-
16.886mm
Service News
Category: Trumpet
Date Issued:
Student model
Model: YTR, YCR
Mouthpiece
Part: Receiver
Purpose: Improve strength
D1 D2
Description: Old diameter 13.8 11.8
New diameter 14.8 12.8
Mouthpiece
Receiver
D1 D2
Valve Stem Specification Change
Model: All TR, CR and YFH-2310
Effective: 2005
Part number: Old-A0141080

New-A0141081
Description: In the old design, the piston ports do not line up with the casing ports.
This was to allow for compression of the felts so that in time the ports would line up.
The new design permits port alignment when felts are new.
Current New Style

Valve Stem
28 0 ㎜
22 5 ㎜
23 1 ㎜
28 4 ㎜
15㎜
1.3 ㎜
FRENCH HORN BELL RING SETS
Part # Diameter Thread Pitch Common Models (YHR) Material

567D, 662, 663, 664, 667D,
E1930402 2.650" / 67.3mm M73P1 Brass
764, 765, 861, 863, 867D
E2044170 2.655" / 67.3mm M76P1 764S Brass
E4244170 2.834" / 72mm M80P1 766, 766N, 862 Nickel
E4544171 2.834" / 72mm M78P1 668D, 668VS Brass

667VS, 668ND, 668VNS, 867D,
E4544170 2.834" / 72mm M78P1 Nickel
868D, 868GD, 868ND
864,881D,882D,,892D,
E6644170 2.886"/ 73.3mm M82P1 Nickel
891D with S/NXXXXXXMS
E7544170 2.654" / 67.42mm M73P1 85VD, 891D w/ S/N xxxxxxML Nickel

Tuning the Double French Horn
Start by tuning the open notes of the Bb horn to a well-tuned piano, tuning bar or
fork, or a strobe tuner. The ideal note is an F just above middle C on the piano. (This
note is written as 3rd space C for the French horn with the thumb valve depressed.)
Adjust the main tuning slide, located immediately after the mouthpipe, to match the
tuning pitch by pulling out to flatten the horn or pushing in to sharpen the horn. Tuning
must be done with the right hand in the bell of the horn exactly as it will be held while
playing.
Next, tune the F horn to the now-in-tune Bb horn by matching the open notes. Start
by playing the 3rd space C on the Bb horn and slurring to the same note on the F horn by
disengaging the thumb valve and adjusting the F tuning slide located beside the main
tuning slide. The Bb and the F horn should now be in tune with each other as well as to
the tuning source on the open notes.
The valve slides on both horns can be tuned generally by pulling all valve slides out
3/8". For a more critical tuning (which should be the most desired) the following
procedures should be followed.
1. Using the same tuning device used to tune the open horns, match all notes on
each valve on both Bb and F horn, pulling or pushing the respective slide to
achieve the desired intonation.
2. If a tuning device is not available for tuning individual notes, use the following
procedures.
Using intervals of the 4ths, 5ths, or octaves, tune each valve on both horns by
playing an open note as close to the 3rd space C as possible and then the interval.
(4ths and 5ths are the easiest intervals to hear for tuning purposes.)
Example: To tune the 1st valve on the Bb horn, you would play middle C below the
staff (open horn) and then a 2nd line G using the 1st valve. Both notes, of course, are
played with the thumb valve depressed.
ALWAYS TUNE THE 2nd NOTE TO THE 1st ONE
To tune the 1st valve on the F horn, play middle C and the 1st space F using the 1st
valve. This is all done without using the thumb valve.
Continue through all the valves using this procedure.
TUNING PROCESS IN BRIEF

1. Tune open notes on the Bb horn to tuning source.
2. Tune open notes on F horn to open notes on Bb horn.
3. Tune valve notes to open notes on their respective horns.
Stringing the Horn Rotor
You will need a small screw driver, scissors and french horn string. Please follow these instructions
carefully.
1. The rotary valve components should appear as in the illustration, with the string rod (D) on one side
of the stop arm (B) or the other.
2. Loosen screws (C) and (E) with the screw driver, cut a piece of string approximately nine (9) inches
long and tie a knot in one end (it will be much easier to thread the string if you cut the other end on a
slant.) Begin by threading the string through the hole at the bottom of rod (A). Start from the outside of
the rod and thread toward the valve. The knot must provide a stop at the hole.
3. With the stop arm(B)to the left of rod (A), bring the string around the stop arm in a counter-
clockwise direction, then loop the string entirely around the small screw (C) in a clockwise
direction. When the rotor stem is to the right of the rod, all previous stringing steps are
reversed.
4. Continue around the bottom of the rotor stem (B) and up to the hole near the top of the rod
(D). Thread the string through this hole and loop it under the head of the small screw (E) on the
rod in a clockwise direction. Follow the same instructions when the rotor stem is to the right of
the rod.
5. Now pull the string fairly taut so no lost motion occurs when depressing the lever. Tighten
screw (E) enough to hold the lever in place.
6. Position the lever so the string rod is parallel to the rotor casing top and the finger spatulas
are level with each other.
7. Tighten the string screw (C).
Reassembling the Horn Rotor Mechanism
These pictures are to help identify the rotor parts when reassembling.
STOP ARM
MODEL #1 #2 #3 #4
3XX E0141071 E0141081 E0141081 E0141081
561 E0141081 E0141071 E0141071 E0141081
567 E0141081 E0141071 E0141071 E1833201
664,667,668,668V E0141071 E0141081 E0141081 E1841100
667V E7133260 E7133250 E7133250 E1841100
This arrangement is true of all 300 series horns. 313, 314, 321, & 322.
321 & 322 have #4 rotor A+ stop valve.
1. 2. 3. 4.
YHR-567
Trombone Slide Identification
Stamp Bore Inside diameter of Outer Slide
on
barrel Model Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters
M1 YSL-354,695 .500 12.7 .541 13.75 +- .03
M2 YSL-691 .508 12.9 .549 13.94 +- .03
.500 12.7 .541 Upper: 13.75 +- .03
MD YSL-356 (dual bore)
.525 13.3 .567 Lower: 14.40 +- .03
ML YSL-446,645,683,684 .525 13.3 .567 14.40 +- .03
L YSL-448,681,682,648 .547 13.9 .588 14.95 +- .03
B-L YSL-681B,682B .547 13.9 .588 14.95 +- .03
EL YBL-All .563 14.3 .605 15.38 +- .03
.484- 12.29-
MD1 YSL-697Z (dual bore) .525 13.33
.490 12.45
Part numbers for

Optional Lightweight (Nickel) Slides
YSL-681,2 Complete slide D3610020
YSL-681,2 Outer Slide only D3693000
YSL-683,4 Complete Slide D7310020
YSL-683,4 Outer Slide only D7393000
Inside Slide Identification from Stocking Measurements

Inside Slide Inside Slide
Model YSL Part # Part #
Upper OD Lower OD
354 (2) .553 D0142120(2) .533 D0142110(2)
356 .533 D04 “ “ .560 D85 “ “
641,3 .580 D07 “ “ (D32) .580 D07 “ “(D81)
D124~#14185
645 .560 D85#201001~ .560 D12 “ “
D12~#14966
646 .560 D85 #201001~ .560 D12 “ “
647,8 .580 D07 “ “ .580 D07 “ “
653 .533 D06 “ “ .533 D06 “ “
681,2 .580 D32 “ “ .580 D32 “ “
683,4 .560 D85 “ “ .560 D85 “ “
691 .542 D87 “ “ .542 D87 “ “
695 .533 D71 “ “ .533 D87 “ “
671 .500 D58 “ “ .520 D58 “ “
All YBL .595 D0942121 .595 D0942111
SERVICE NEWS
Category: Trombone
Model: YSL-354
Part: Balancer and bracing

Balancer A Balancer B
Old part no. D0441000 D0441010
New part no. D0441002 D0441012
To fit new style balancer on old style brace use

D0441999 brass sleeve adapter
Purpose: Changes playing characteristics.
The balancer is
wider but thinner,
keeping the weight
the same. Now
chrome plated New style
These two braces Old style
rather than nickel
are now thicker 3/8" center slot 7/16" center slot
plated.
improving the
dynamic
response of the
instrument.
1&11/16"
1&13/16"
D0441010 D0441012
D0441000 D0441002
SERVICE NEWS
Category: Trombone
Date Effective: Ap-00
Model: YSL-354
Part: Inner slide brace
Purpose: Duability and quality improvement
Description:
Old Style New Style
Socket Socket
on one on both
side sides
Service News
Category: Trombone
Model: All YSL-6XX Professional Bb Tenor Trombones
Part: Balancer
Easily removed. Unifies all

Purpose: trombone balancers
Old New
Style Style
Description:
Service News
Category: Trombone
Model: YSL-356R Change to YSL-356G
Part: Bell
Purpose: Rich, warm tone with powerful projection.

Red Brass Bell
New Specification:
Gold Brass
Bell
Service News
Category: Trombone
Date Effective: Sept, 2000
Model: YSL-354
Part: Serial no. on Hand Slide receiver
Unify numbering system with

Purpose: Japan.
"A" at end of serial

Description: Old Specification: number
New Specification: No "A"

TROMBONE ROTOR REPAIR
Yamaha trombone rotor lower bearing plates have a brass insert for a bearing surface.
The insert can be moved to take up excess play in the rotor. This reduces the tolerance between the
insert and the lower stem (long) on the rotor.
Only three simple tools are needed:
1. Wooden dowel to support the casing or any other appropriate flat surface while knocking the
insert into the proper place.
2. Plastic or wooden dowel tooled:
¾ to fit the inside of the insert (guide pin)
¾ to fit the surface of the insert
3. Appropriate size hammer to strike the dowel.
1. Place the open rotor casing on a supporting surface (dowel).

2. Place the small end (guide pin) of the plastic dowel into the insert.
3. Carefully tap the end of the plastic dowel with a hammer, knocking the insert further down into
the lower bearing shaft. Do this in very gradual steps, checking the rotor for fit with the upper
bearing in place, until the rotor is snug and works freely.
4. If you have gone too far with the insert, simply knock the insert back the opposite direction from
the inside of the rotor casing, again, supporting the opposite side with large wooden dowel.
Low Brass Valve Guide Maintenance
Yamaha piston instruments are equipped with plastic Typical YBB-

valve guides. The part number for the newest plastic Valve Button 201 Parts
guide with metal insert is G0141093. There is a metal
valve guide #G0141093N which has limited Valve Button pad H1141130
availability.
Valve Button Felt H1141101
The following diagram shows the assembly procedure
for the piston assembly. Top Valve Cap
Assembly tips for tuba pistons Valve Felt G0141061
Valve Pad G0141150

1. Make sure the guide pin on the bottom of the
plastic guide fits into the smallest hole on the top
Valve Stem H1141081
of the piston. The other larger hole is an air vent.
Valve guide washer H1141101
2. Put a very small drop of low strength Lock Tight
on the threads (in the top of the piston) before
installing the valve stem. This will help keep the Valve Guide (plastic G0141093
stem from coming unscrewed, which causes the
guide to come loose and spin around on the
piston.
Piston
3. Just before tightening the stem, push the plastic
guide with your thumb so that the guide tip sticks
out over the piston far enough to work but not so Valve spring H1141070
far that it rubs the guide slot wall.
4. After oiling, place the piston very carefully back

into the casing aligning the guide tip with the guide channel inside the casing. Make
sure the piston is all the way in before screwing down the top valve cap.
We encourage you to pass this information on to band

directors and their students in order to properly
maintain their Yamaha instruments.
Piston Kits
There are a still a lot of YEP/ YBBs out there with the old metal valve guides that from time to time,
need piston replacements.
These #1, 2 and 3 pistons that use the metal valve guide are no longer available.
The #4 piston is still available for these older models.
A piston “kit” is available to accommodate the replacement of these “old style” pistons.
The kit includes the following items:
Stem, Felts, Pads, Washer, Plastic valve guide, Piston
The newest parts CD will automatically give you the kit numbers when ordering for the older models.
The new pistons are 6 MM (1/8 “) shorter in length, but with the felts supplied with the kit, the ports
will still line up.
(The length won’t make any difference as long as the piston ports line up inside the casing.)
Make sure you order lacquer or silver to match the stems.
MODEL PISTON OLD STYLE PISTON KIT #

YEP-211(lacquer) #1 N/A G0600001
#2 N/A G0600002
#3 N/A G0600003
YEP-211S(silver) #1 N/A G0800001

#2 N/A G0800002
#3 N/A G0800003
YEP-201/321 #1 N/A G1100001

#2 N/A G1100002
#3 N/A G1100003
YEP-201/321S #1 N/A G1300001

#2 N/A G1300002
#3 N/A G1300003
YBB-201/321 #1 N/A H1100001

#2 N/A H1100002
#3 N/A H1100003
YBB-201/321S #1 N/A H1300001

#2 N/A H1300002
#3 N/A H1300003
Service News
Category: Sousaphone
Paint match for the Yamaha YSH-301
Yamaha Japan has recently notified us concerning a paint match for the YSH-301
sousaphone.
The International paint code is #038 and an auto industry match of "Smash White" used
on Toyota cars. I do not know the model or years.
I spoke to the local Toyota dealer and they could only furnish it in small brush top
containers for scratch touch up.
They suggested FinishMaster Automotive Paint Store. FinishMaster was able to convert
the number to Dupont H8262 and suggested an epoxy base primer and an Acrylic Enamel
top coat. You may want to discuss this with your local paint supplier so they can mix to
your specific needs.
Check finishmaster.com to find a dealer near you.
Due to the storage and shipping regulations as well as local availability, Yamaha will not
carry this item.
Service News
Service News
Category: Tuba
Model: YBB-201(S), YBB-201M(S), YBB-321(S)
Part: 1st and 3rd outside slides
Purpose: slides shortened to allow for intonation inconsistencies
Description: Old Specification: inner and outer slides are 219mm
New Specification: inner and outer are 13mm shorter

Service News
Category: Tuba
Date Effective: Jul-02
Model: All tubas
Part: valve guide #G0141093
Purpose: added strength
Description:
*New valve guide is two piece style. Stainless steel
piece is molded in resin for resisting abrasion.
*Current valve guide and new one are

interchangeable.
*New valve guide cost will go up about $0.20 each.

Current: One-piece (Resin)
Resin Stainless Steel

New: Two-piece
(Resin + Stainless Steel)
YBB-641 (1976-1983) Mouthpipe Conversion Kit
Converts the old style 1-piece Mouthpipe to the new style 2-piece Mouthpipe.
Conversion Kit Part Number: H2120520
Conversion Kit consists of:

1) H2144270 Mouthpipe #1
2) H2143690 Mouthpipe Ferrule
3) H2144280 Mouthpipe #2 with Ferrule
4) H2130922 Mouthpipe Brace
5) H2144060 Auxiliary Tube
6) H2142910 Auxiliary Ferrule
7) H2144180 Joint Ferrule
February 7, 2001
Woodwind Thread Sizes
PARTS NAME MODEL THREAD PART #

Piccolo
Pivot screw YPC M2 P0.4 K0141430
Key post plate screw YPC M2 P0.5 K0141440
Head cork screw YPC M4 P0.75 K0132020
Shaft (shafts are NOT
drilled For knock pins) YPC M1.7 P0.35 K0193000
Flute
Flat spring screw YFL M1.7 P0.35 L0141186
Pivot screw 2x,3x,4x,2xx,3xx,4xx M2 P0.4 L0141430
Pivot screw 5xx M2 P0.4 L3841430
Pivot screw 6xx,7xx, 8xx,9xx M2 P0.4 L4341430
Pad screw 2x,3x,4x M1.7 P0.35 L0141460
6x,5xx,6xx,7xx,8xx,
Pad screw 9xx M1.7 P0.35 L4341460
Head cork screw 24N M4 P0.7 L0132020
Head cork screw 2x,3x,4x M4 P0.7 L1232020
Head cork screw 6x M4 P0.7 L4332021
Head cork screw 225N M4 P0.7 L0132021
Head cork screw 2xx,3xx,4xx M4 P0.7 L0332021
Head cork screw 5xx,6xx,7xx,8xx,9xx M4 P0.7 L4332021
Shaft (a)thumb key, G# key All YFL M1.7 P0.35 per set as follows
Shaft (b)G & C key, ftjnt rollers All YFL M2 P0.4 per set as follows
Shaft set 26S,34,2xx 3xx. M2 P0.4 Ml.7 P0.3 L0193000

Shaft set 28S M2 P0.4 Ml.7 P0.3 L0293000
Shaft set 42,481 M2 P0.4 Ml.7 P0.3 L0593000
Shaft set 61 M2 P0.4 Ml.7 P0.3 L4193000
Shaft set 63 M2 P0.4 Ml.7 P0.3 L4393000
Shaft set 4xxH M2 P0.4 Ml.7 P0.3 L0393000
Shaft set 5xx M2 P0.4 Ml.7 P0.3 L3893000
Shaft set 5xxH M2 P0.4 Ml.7 P0.3 L3593000
Shaft set 6xx,7xx,8xx M2 P0.4 Ml.7 P0.3 L4193000
Shaft set 6xxH,7xxH, 8xxH M2 P0.4 Ml.7 P0.3 L4293001
Adjusting screw 2x,3x,4x M1.72 P0.35 L0197000
Adjusting screw 63 M2 P0.4 L4397000
Adjusting screw 2xx,3xx,4xx M1.72 P0.35 L0197001
Adjusting screw 5xx M1.72 P0.35 L3841130
Adjusting screw 6xx,7xx M2 P0.4 L4341140
Woodwind Thread Sizes
PARTS NAME MODEL THREAD PART #
Clarinet
Flat spring screw All YCL M1.4 P0.3 M0141180
Ligature screw All YCL M4 P0.7 N/A
Pivot screw 20,24,26 M2.3 P0.4 M0141430
Pivot screw 32,34,52 M2.3 P0.4 M0641430
Pivot screw 61, 52, 65,81,82 M2.3 P0.4 Ml 141430
Pivot screw 7x M2.3 P0.4 M1141431
Pivot screw 621,622 M2.3 P0.4 M1541430
Trill key guide screw All YCL M2 P0.6 M0141440
Key post lock screw “ “ “
Adjusting screw All YCL M2 P0.4 M0141021
Hinge screw (F# ring key) All YCL M2.3 P0.4 Per set as follows
Hinge screw (all others) All YCL M1.7 P0.35
Hinge screw set 24,32 M0193000
Hinge screw set 62, 81, 82,85 M1193001
Hinge screw set 20, 52, 34 (after serial #1001A) M0193002
Hinge screw set 72CX, CS M1193002
Hinge screw set 72A, CX, CS M3593000
Hinge screw set (F# key throat G key) 621,622 M2.3 P0.4 Available in set only
Hinge screw register key ass’y 621 M2.6 P0.45 Available in set only
Hinge screw (all others) 621,622 M1.7 P0.35 Available in set only
Hinge screw register key (F#, Bb/F, A/E) 631 M2.3 P0.4 Available in set only
Hinge screw (all others) 631 M1.7 P0.35 Available in set only
Hinge screw set 631 M1793000
Hinge screw (lower & F# ring keys) 681 M2.3 P0.4 Available in set only
All others 681 M1.7 P0.35 Available in set only
Hinge screw set 681 M1993000
Key post lock screw 6xx M2.0 P0.6 M0141440
Pivot screw YCL-24II #2-56 N.C. 3 CL24II 41IY6000
Pivot screw YCL-220L old #2-56 N.C. 3 CL220 42B214
new M2.5 0.45 6G CL220 42B214-1
Pivot screw YCL-230 #2-56 N.C. 3 CL230 43S196
Wing nut YCL-220 ¼-20 CL220 3405N
Pivot screw YCL-280 #2-56 N.C. 3 CL280 37S196
Hinge screw YCL-24II #2-56 N.C. 3 CL24II 41LY6000
Hinge screw YCL-220L #2-56 N.C. 3
Hinge screw YCL-230 #2-56 N.C. 3
Hinge screw YCL-280 #2-56 N.C. 3
Hinge screw YCL-24II M1.7 P0.45
Hinge screw YCL-220L M1.7 P0.45
Hinge screw YCL-230 M1.7 P0.45
Hinge screw YCL-280 M1.7 P0.45
Hinge screw YCL-220L #1-64
Part Name Model Thread Part #
SAX0PH0NE
Bell brace screw 21,61 M4 P0.75 N1141820
Bell brace screw YAS, YTS-23 M4 P0.7 N1141822
Bell brace screw #l YBS-52 M4 P0.7 N6041820
Bell brace screw #2 YBS-52/62 M4 P0.7 N1341822
Bell brace screw #3 YBS-52 M4 P0.7 N6041830
Bell brace screw #4 YBS-62 M4 P0.7 N5141821
Bell brace screw YBS-62 M4 P0.7 N5141831
Body joint ring screw 21/61 M3 P0.6 N/A
Body joint ring screw 52/62 M3 P0.5 N1342071
Lyre screw All Saxes M3.5 P0.6
Lyre screw 21, 23, 52, 61 M3.5 P0.6 A0141220
Lyre screw YAS, YTS, YSS-62 M3.5 P0.6 N1542701
Lyre screw YBS-62 M3.5 P0.6 A0141220
Ligature screw 21/61 M4 P0.75 N/A
Ligature screw 23/52/62 M4 P0.7 N/A
Flat spring screw YAS/YTS-21-61 M1.7 P0.35 N1195001
Flat spring screw YAS/YTS/23/52/62 M1.7 P0.35 N1195001
Flat spring screw YSS-61 M1.7 P0.35 N0195000
Flat spring screw YSS-62 M1.7 P0.35 N0195001
Flat spring screw YBS-61 M1.7 P0.35 N5195000
Flat spring screw YBS-52/62 M1.7 P0.35 N1143590
Pivot screw YSS-61 M3 P0.6 N0141720
Pivot screw YSS-62 M2.6 P0.45 N0141721
Pivot screw YAS/YTS-21 M3 P0.6 N1141720
Pivot screw YAS/YTS-23 M3 P0.5 N1141721
Pivot screw YAS/YTS/YBS-61 M3 P0.6 N1341720
Pivot screw YAS/YTS-52/62 M3 P0.5 N1341721
Pivot screw YBS-62 M3 P0.5 N5141731
Pivot screw YBS-52 M3 P0.5 N6041730
Key guard screw YAS/YTS-21 M3 P0.6 N1141710
Key guard screw YAS/YTS/YBS-61 M3 P 0.6 N1541710
Key guard screw #l YBS-52/62 M3 P0.5 N1341711
Key guard screw #2 YBS-52 M3 P0.5 N6041721
Part Name Model Thread Part #
SAXOPHONE
Key guard screw #2 YBS-62 M3 P0.5 N5141721
Key guard adj. screw YAS/YTS/YBS-61, 62, 52 N1543610
Neck screw YAS/YTS-21/61 M4 P0.75 N1130090
Neck screw YAS/YTS/YBS-23/52 M4 P0.7 N1141691
Neck screw YAS/YTS/YBS-62 M4 P0.7 N1541690
Thumb hook screw YAS/YTS/YBS-61 M4 P0. 75 N/A
Thumb hook screw YAS/YTS/YBS-23/52/62 M4 P0.7 N1541651
Shaft set (rod screw set) YSS-61 M1.7 P0.35 N0193000
M2.6 P0.45
M2.3 P0.4
Shaft set (rod screw set) YSS-62 “ “ N0193001
Shaft set (rod screw set) YAS-21 “ “ N1193000
Shaft set (rod screw set) YAS-52/62 “ “ N1393001
Shaft set (rod screw set) YTS-21 “ “ N3193000
Shaft set (hinge rod) YTS-61 “ “ N3593000
Shaft set (hinge rod) YTS-62 “ “ N3393000
Shaft set (hinge rod) YBS-61 “ “ N5193000
Adjusting screw G#/Bis key YAS/YTS/YSS/YBS-61 M5 P0.5 N1343630
Adjusting screw G#/Bis key YAS/YTS/YSS/YBS-62 M5 P0.5 N1543631
Adjusting screw G#/Bis key YBS-62 M5 P0.5 N5143631
Adjusting screw G#/Bis key YBS-52 M5 P0.5 N6043630
Adjusting screw-key feet All models M2.6 P0.45 N1143640
Screw; holds G#/BIS key adj. rod on washer YAS/YTS/YSS/YBS-21/61 M2.6 P0.45 N1143650
Screw; holds G#/BIS key adj. rod on washer YAS/YTS/YSS/YBS-52/62 M2.6 P0.45 N1543651
Screw; holds G#/BIS key adj. rod on washer YAS-52, YTS-21/61 M2.6 P0.45 N3143650
Key post cap screw YTS-61 M1.7 P0.35
Brass thread Sizes
TRUMPET/CORNET, FLUEGLEHORN
DESCRIPTION MODEL THREAD SIZE
VALVE BUTTON A, D M4 P0.75
VALVE BUTTON B, C M4 P0.7
TOP VALVE CAP A, D M20 P0.5
TOP VALVE CAP B, C 0.815-36
BOTTOM VALVE CAP A, D M19 P0.5
BOTTOM VALVE CAP B, C ¾-36
VALVE STEM (UPPER) A M4 P0.75
VALVE STEM (UPPER) B, C M4 P0.7
VALVE STEM (UPPER) D M4 P0.45
VALVE STEM (LOWER) A M13 P.05
VALVE STEM (LOWER) B, C M13 P1.0
VALVE STEM (LOWER) D M6 P0.75
LYRE SCREW A, B, C, D M3.5 P0.6
3RD VALVE STOPPER A, B M2.6 P0.45
3RD VALVE STOPPER C M3.5 P0.6
WATERKEY SCREW A, B M2.6 P0.45
WATERKEY SCREW C, D M2.5 P0.45
METAL VALVE GUIDE C M2 P0.6
A=YTR-2XX, 4XX, 6XX, 7XX BEFORE SERIAL #120001

B=YTR-2XX, 4XX, 6XX, 7XX AFTER SERIAL #120001
C=YTR-2XXX, 4XXX, 6XXX, 9XXX
YCR-2XXX, 6XXX
YFH-2XXX, 631, 731
D=YFH-635 (S) T, YFH-6310Z(S)
Brass Thread Sizes
Trombone/French Horn

WATER KEY SCREW A, C, E M2.5 P0.45
BALANCER SCREW A M4 P0.7
BALANCER SCREW C M3 P0.5
STRIKE IRON SCREW A, C, E M3 P0.5
VALVE CAP A, C M34 P1.0
VALVE CAP E, F M25 P1.0
VALVE CAP F M26 P1.0 (After #100001)
#4 VALVE CAP H M22 P1.0
STOP ARM SCREW A, C, E, F M4 P0.7
STOP ARM STRING SCREW A, C, E, F M3 P0.5
LEVER STRING SCREW A, C, E M3 P0.5
LEVER SHAFT (HINGE ROD) A, C M2.6 P0.45
LEVER SHAFT (HINGE ROD) E M3 P0.6 (Before #21828)
LEVER SHAFT (HINGE ROD) E M3 P0.5 (After #100001)
LEVER SHAFT (HINGE ROD) F M3 P0.5
#4 LEVER SHAFT F M3 P0.5
LEVER SUPPORT SCREW E, F M4 P0.7
LEVER SUPPORT SCREW H M4 P0.5
JOINT CAP SCREW C M2.6 P0.45
LEVER CONNECTION SCREW G M2.5 P0.45
LEVER CONNECTION ROD C M2.6 P0.45
LEVER CONNECTION ROD G M3 P0.45
LEVER BALL JOINT C M2.6 P0.45
VALVE STEM (TOP) B M4 PO.7
VALVE STEM (BOTTOM) B M13 P1.0
VALVE STEM (BOTTOM) H 10-32UNF
VALVE GUIDE SCREW H M2 P0.4
TOP VALVE CAP B O.815-36
TOP VALVE CAP H 0.74-36UNF
BOTTOM VALVE CAP B ¾-36
BOTTOM VALVE CAP H 0.74-36UNF
LYRE SCREW B M3.5 PO.6
Eb PLATE ADJUSTING SCREW D M3.5 PO.6
A=YSL-3XX E=YHR-3XX
B=YSL-354V F=5XX, 6XX, 7XX, 8XX
C=YSL-6XX G=6XX, 7XX, 8XX
D=YBL-613X H=8XX
Brass Thread Sizes
Low Brass
LYRE SCREW A, B, D, E M3.5 P0.6
LYRE SCREW C M3 P0.6
WATER KEY SCREW A, B, D M2.5 P0.45
WATER KEY SCREW C M3 P0.6
WATER KEY SCREW F, G M3 P0.5
VALVE BUTTON A M4 P0.7
VALVE BUTTON B, C M4 P0.75
VALVE STEM (TOP) (BOTTOM) A M4 P0.7
VALVE STEM (TOP) (BOTTOM) B, C, E M4 P0.75
VALVE GUIDE SCREW B M2 P0.6
VALVE GUIDE SCREW C M2.6 P0.45
VALVE CAP (TOP) (BOTTOM) A U815-36
VALVE CAP (TOP) (BOTTOM) B M24 P0.6 (Before #10001)
VALVE CAP (TOP) (BOTTOM) B M24.5 P1.0 (After#10001)
VALVE CAP (TOP) (BOTTOM) C M26.5 P0.6 (Before #1001)
VALVE CAP (TOP) (BOTTOM) C M26.5 P1.0 (After #1001)
VALVE CAP (TOP) (BOTTOM) E M29.5 P0.6 (Before
#10001)
VALVE CAP (TOP) (BOTTOM) E M30 P1.0 (After #10001)
VALVE CAP F M42 P0.75
LEVER SCREW (4TH VALVE) C M3 P0.5
BRACE SCREW #1 E M3 P0.5X5
BRACE SCREW #2 E M3 P0.5X8
BRACE SCREW #3 E M2.6 P0.45X10
THUMB RING E M5 P0.8
STRIKE IRON SCREW F, G M3 P0.5
STOP ARM SCREW F M3 P0.5
STOP. SCREW-CON. LEVER BUSH F M2.5 P0.45
STOP. SCREW-LEVER BALL JOINT F M5P0.8
LEVER HOLDER SCREW F, G M4 P0.7
TEVER HINGE ROD F, G M3 P0.5
ROD END BEARING SCREW G M2 P0.4
ROD END BEARING ADJ. SCREW G U3 P0.5
LEVER CONNECTION SCREW G M2.5 P0.45
STRING STOPPER SCREW E M3 P0.5
A=YAH-2XX E-YBB, YCB, YEB, YFB

B=YBH-3XX F-YBB-641
C=YEP-2XX, 3XX, 6XX, YBB-1XX G-YBB-641 (BALL BEARING LINKAGE)
D=YEP-641
Brass Thread Sizes
MARCHING BRASS
LYRE SCREW B, G, H M3.5 P0.6
WATER KEY SCREW B, E M2.5 P0.45
WATER KEY SCREW D M3 P0.6
VALVE BUTTON B M4 P0.7
VALVE BUTTON E M4 P0.75
VALVE STEM (TOP) B M4 P0.7
VALVE STEM (BOTTOM) B M13 P1.0
VALVE STEM (TOP) (BOTTOM) D, E M4 P0.75
VALVE GUIDE SCREW E, G, H M2.6 P0.45
VALVE CAP (TOP) B U0.815-36
VALVE CAP (BOTTOM) B U3/4-36
VALVE CAP (TOP) (BOTTOM) D M26.5 P0.6 (Before #1001)
VALVE CAP (TOP) (BOTTOM) D M26.5 P1.0 (After #1001)
VALVE CAP (TOP) (BOTTOM) E M29.5 P0.6 (Before #10001)
VALVE CAP (TOP) (BOTTOM) E M30.0 P1.0 (After #10001)
VALVE CAP (TOP) (BOTTOM) G M29.5 P0.6 (Before #4055)
VALVE CAP (TOP) (BOTTOM) G, H M30.0 P1.0 (After #100001)
MOUTHPIPE CLAMP SCREW D, E, G, H M4 P0.7
CONCERT MTHPE BRACE SCREW D, E M4 P0.7
MARCH MTHP BRACE SCREW D, E M4 P0.7
BELL TENSION SCREW G, H M8 P1.25
BRACE SCREW G M5 P0.8X12
BRANCH FERRULE SCREW G M3 P0.6X12
RING BRACE SCREW G M5 P0.9X20 (Before #4055)
RING BRACE SCREW G M5 P0.8X12 (After #10001)
RING BRACE SCREW G M5 P0.9X16 (Before #4055)
RING BRACE+A13 SCREW G M5 P0.8X16 (After #100001)
MTHPE RECIEVER SCREW G M4 P0.7
BRACE SCREW H M3 P0.5
CLAMP SCREW (VALVE SECTION) H M4 P0.7
ALLEN HEAD BOLT H M3 P0.5
A=YHR-3XXM F=YBB-2XXM
B=YMP-2XXM G=YSH-3XX
C=YBH-3XXM H=YSH-4XX
D=YEP-2XXM
E=YBB-1XXM
Low Brass Valve Thread Change
The valve threads of YAMAHA low brass piston instruments were changed in August 1988.
New style instruments begin with serial #100,001. The old "fine" thread was Pitch = 0.6.
The new "course" thread is Pitch = 1.0
Model# Top Valve Caps Bottom Valve Caps Valve Casings

Old New Old New old New
YBH-301 G2141020 G2541021 G2141030 G2541031 G2130500 G2130501
G2541020 G2541030 G2130501
YBH-301S G2241020 G2641021 G2241030 G2641031 G2230500
G2641020 G2641030 G2230501
YBH-621 G2541020 G2541021 G2541030 G2541031 G2730500 G2730501
YBH-621S G2641020 G2641021 G2641030 G2641031 G2830500 G2830501
* The first part number listed under "old" is the original version. The second number indicated a style change in
appearance only. Revised 3/29/2006 Page 1

Old New Old New Old New
YEP-201 G0141020 G3141021 G0141030 G3141031 G0130500
G3141020 G3141030 G0130501
YEP-201S G0341020 G3241021 G0341030 G3241031 G0330508
G3241020 G3241030 G0330501
YEP-201M G3141020 G3141021 G3141030 G3141031 G0430500 G0430501
YEP-201MS G3241020 G3241021 G3241030 G3241031 G0530500 G0530501
YEP-211 G0141020 G0141030 G3141031 G0630500
G3141020 G3141021 G3141030 G0630501
YEP-211S G0341020 G3241021 G0341030 G3241031 G0830500
G3241020 G3241030 G0830501
YEP-321 G0141020 G3141021 G0141030 G3141031 G1130500
G3141020 G3141030 G1130501
YEP-321S G0341020 G3241021 G0341030 G3241031 G1330500
G3241020 G3241030 G1330501
YEP-621 G3141020 G3141021 G3141030 G3141031 G3130500
YEP-621S G3241020 G3241021 G3241030 G3241031 G3230500 G3230501
YEP-641 G3141020 G3141021 G3141030 G3141031 G3530500
YEP-641S G3241020 G3241021 G3241030 G3241031 G3630500 G3630501

YBB-103 G0141020 G3141021 G0141030 G3141031 H0130501
G3141020 G3141030 H0130502 H0130503
YBB-103S G0341020 G3241021 G0341030 G3241031 H0330501
G3241020 G3241030 H0330502 H0330503
YBB-104 G0141020 G3141021 G0141030 G3141031 H0630500 H0630501
G3141020 G3141030
YBB-104S G0341020 G3241021 G0341030 G3241031 H0730500 H0730501
G3241020 G3241030
YBB-201 H1141020 H1141022 H1141030 H1141032 H1130500 H1130502
H1141021 H1141031 H1130501
YBB-201S H1341020 H1341030 H1330500
H1341021 H1341022 H1341031 H1341032 H1330501
YBB-201M H1141021 H1141022 H1141031 H1141032 H1130501 H1130502
YBB-201MS H1041021 H1341022 H1041031 H1341032 H1330501
YBB-321 H1141020 H1141022 H1141030 H1141022 H1630500 H1630502
H6141020 H6141030 H1630501
YBB-321S H1841020 H3841022 H1841030 H3841032 H1830500
H6341020 H6341030 H1830501
YBB-621 H6141020 H1141022 H6141030 H1141032 H2530500

YBB-621S H6341020 H3841022 H6341030 H3841032 H2630500
YBB-631 H6141020 H1141022 H6141030 H1141032
YBB-631S H6341020 H3841022 H6341030 H3841032 H2020200

YCB-621 H6141020 H1141022 H6141030 H1141032 H6130500
YCB-621S H6341020 H3841022 H6341030 H3841032 H6330500
YEB-201 H3641020 H1141022 H3641030 H1141032 H3030500

H1141021 H1141031
YEB-201S H3841020 H1341022 H3841030 H1341032 H3130500
YEB-321 H3641020 H1141022 H3641030 H1141032 H3030500

YEB-321S H3841020 H3841022 H3841030 H3841032 H3130500 H3830502
YEB-381 H1141022 H1141032
YEB-381S H3841022 H3841032
YFB-621 H1141022 H1141032

YFB-621S H3841022 H3841032


Old New Old New old New
YSH-301 H1141020 H1141022 H1141030 H1141032 J0130500
H6141021 H6141031
YSH-411 H6141020 H1141022 H6141030 H1141032
YSH-411S H6341021 H3841022 H6341031 H3841032
Miscellaneous
© 2006 Yamaha Corporation of America

The How’s And Why’s Of Bell Seams
By Bob Malone
Product Development Manager – Brass Instruments
Yamaha Corporation of America
Bells are made from a variety of materials, mostly consisting of brass alloys, nickel
silver, silver and other non-ferrous metals. The most common bell materials used in the
manufacture of trumpet bells include what is described as yellow brass and gold or red
brass. In general brass is an alloy made from a combination of copper and zinc. Some
brasses include a small percentage of lead and other components. Yellow brass is
generally comprised of 60% to 70% Copper and 40% to 30% Zinc. It is yellow in color,
hence the name yellow brass. Gold brass normally has 80% to 85% Copper and 20%-
15% Zinc. Because of the higher copper content, it is generally more red or gold in color.
The traditional methods of forming bells used on professional quality instruments,

include cutting a prescribed form from a flat sheet of brass, brazing the two edges
together, working the metal in a variety of ways to form a bell shape and then normally
“spinning” the bell over a steel mandrel to complete it’s final shape. The area that this
article will emphasize will be the bell seam itself.
There are many different ways to join metal. In the course of manufacturing a brass
musical instrument, soft soldering, hard soldering (most often referred to as silver
soldering) and brazing techniques are utilized to join the various metal components.
Brazing is the method used to join the edges of the bell and this is the area of the bell
commonly referred to as the seam of the bell. The material that is used to join these two
edges is called brazing material. Brazing alloys include those with phosphorus/copper
content, silver/phosphorus/copper content as well as silicon based alloys and others. In
order to join the two edges of the bell together, the brass is heated to a high temperature,
which is high enough to liquefy the brazing material, but low enough to prevent the brass
itself from melting.
The type of brazing alloy used to join both yellow brass and gold or red brass is generally
the same. It has a yellow appearance, which generally blends in with yellow brass and is
usually hidden because of its yellow color. The bell seam can more easily be seen on a
gold or red brass bell because of the color contrast that exists between the reddish color
of the brass and the yellow color of the brazing material as in the example below.
This is a normal and unavoidable consequence due to these contrasting colors. During the
final cosmetic process of either plating or lacquering, this seam will normally be covered
by the applied plating or left visible through the clear lacquer that is normally used by
musical instrument manufacturers.
One other common difference between the bell seam on a yellow brass bell and a gold or
red brass bell happens during the polishing process. Because of the difference in hardness
between the brazing material and the bell material used in a gold brass or red brass bell, it
is also common to see the seam due to these materials being removed in different
amounts during the polishing process. As a result, it is sometimes possible to see the
seam even after plating has been applied.
All of these gold brass/red brass bell seam scenarios are common with every musical
instrument manufacturer. Yamaha, because of its tightly controlled manufacturing
processes, does a highly successful job in reducing the material lost during the polishing
process. Though it can happen on occasion, seeing the evidence of a bell seam through
plating is a rare occurrence. The visibility of the bell seam due to the color difference
between the bell material and brazing material through a clear lacquer coating is
unavoidable and is not an indication of a flaw in the manufacturing process. It is normal
and has no consequence to either the life of the instrument or it’s playability. In addition,
the acoustical / musical affect on the performance of an instrument is always a factor in
Yamaha’s choice of a particular type of brazing material to use in the manufacture of its
bells. The result of this attention to detail is evidenced by the growing success of
Yamaha’s latest line of Xeno™ instruments.
BRASS GLOSSARY
A/plus stop valve -eliminates the need to transpose during stopped passages.
Annealing -a precise heat-treating process that, in non-ferrous metals such
as brass, alters the size of the brass molecules. The effect
improves response and changes the tone quality.
Baked epoxy -a baked-on spray coating applied to instruments to protect
lacquer finish the metal from fingerprints and discoloration.
Bore size -the inside diameter of tubing. On trumpets, the bore size is
determined by the size of tubing between the valves.
Compensating -extra tubing is added to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd slides to
system allow for improved intonation and response in the low register
when played with the 4th valve.
Convertible -comes with two leadpipes which can be used in either concert
or marching.
Cyclical bore -is a perfectly cylindrical tubing assembly in combination with a
conical leadpipe and bell stem.
Dependent rotors -rotor valves that will activate only when used in conjunction
with one another. (see In-line independent rotors)
Dual bore design -the inner hand slide tubes are two different diameters.
"Dual Plane Valve" -a patented Yamaha design on the 4th rotor that permits a
unique tubing configuration allowing a smooth, efficient
transition between Bb and F horns.
FRP -Fiber Reinforced Plastic, a durable maintenance-free material
which is ideal for sturdy, light-weight sousaphones.
Geyer wrap -Geyer was a horn maker in Chicago who designed a horn with
the 4th valve on the far end of the other valves with a long
thumb lever. It is a very open wrap with very few sharp bends
in the tubing. (see Kruspe)
Gold brass -contains 85% copper, 15% zinc. It produces a rich, full tone.
(see red and yellow brass)
Hammered -hardens metal to create the desired temper of brass for sound
and response.
Heavy wall -the heaviest metal thickness Yamaha offers to help create
Construction a more focused sound with strong projection and carrying
capacity.
Hollow rotors -hollow tubing with the ports brazed into them, lightweight, fast
action.
In-line independent -rotor valves that operate independently of one another
rotors to offer the player more fluent technique and playing ease. (see
Dependent rotors)
Kruspe wrap -German horn maker whose design is the basis for modern large
bell horns. (see Geyer)
Leadpipe -the leadpipe (or mouthpipe) of the brass instrument is the
tapering tubing which interfaces between the mouthpiece and
the instrument’s normal bore tubing. A crucial factor in
determining the intonation and other characteristics of the
instrument.
Monel pistons -Monel is a nickel/steel alloy. Monel pistons are not plated. It is
very long wearing and corrosion resistant.
Nickel alloy pistons -Nickel alloy and monel are both solid metals but monel contains
more nickel. Yamaha nickel-plates the pistons to reduce
corrosion.
One-piece bell -made from a single sheet of brass that is hammered and
shaped into bell form then laser-fused at the seam for even bell
vibration, accurate intonation, response and exceptional tone.
Open wrap -tubing is bent in a way that prevents sharp curves, which allow
for a smooth airflow and a smooth transition from Bb to F.
Phosphor bronze -used in French horn rotors because it is very resistant to
corrosion.
Pressure-formed -a special Yamaha procedure to bend tubing which maintains
even wall thickness. This produces stronger tubing and allows
for smooth airflow and less turbulence.
Pluzuma welded -a high energy laser weld that fused the brass together
bell for a virtually seamless bell.
Red brass -contains 90% copper, 10% zinc. It has a dense and compact
sound. (see gold and yellow brass)
Silver soldered -Silver (or hard) soldering or brazing, is used in areas which may
be exposed to stress and is much stronger than ordinary (soft
or lead) soldering.
Shepherd's crook -a traditional British cornet design with the end bell tail shaped
to resemble a shepherd's crook.
Step bore design -a medium bore instrument fitted with a large bore tuning slide.
Tapered valves -allow rotor to fit properly as it wears.
Two-piece bell -the bell is formed from two sections of metal with lateral seams
as opposed the axial seam of the one piece bell.
Yellow brass -contains 70% copper, 30% zinc. It is the metal most commonly
used in brass instruments. (see gold and red brass)
The type of brazing alloy used to join both yellow brass and gold or red brass is generally
the same. It has a yellow appearance, which generally blends in with yellow brass and is
usually hidden because of its yellow color. The bell seam can more easily be seen on a
gold or red brass bell because of the color contrast that exists between the reddish color
of the brass and the yellow color of the brazing material as in the example below.
This is a normal and unavoidable consequence due to these contrasting colors. During the
final cosmetic process of either plating or lacquering, this seam will normally be covered
by the applied plating or left visible through the clear lacquer that is normally used by
musical instrument manufacturers.
One other common difference between the bell seam on a yellow brass bell and a gold or
red brass bell happens during the polishing process. Because of the difference in hardness
between the brazing material and the bell material used in a gold brass or red brass bell, it
is also common to see the seam due to these materials being removed in different
amounts during the polishing process. As a result, it is sometimes possible to see the
seam even after plating has been applied.
All of these gold brass/red brass bell seam scenarios are common with every musical
instrument manufacturer. Yamaha, because of its tightly controlled manufacturing
processes, does a highly successful job in reducing the material lost during the polishing
process. Though it can happen on occasion, seeing the evidence of a bell seam through
plating is a rare occurrence. The visibility of the bell seam due to the color difference
between the bell material and brazing material through a clear lacquer coating is
unavoidable and is not an indication of a flaw in the manufacturing process. It is normal
and has no consequence to either the life of the instrument or it’s playability. In addition,
the acoustical / musical affect on the performance of an instrument is always a factor in
Yamaha’s choice of a particular type of brazing material to use in the manufacture of its
bells. The result of this attention to detail is evidenced by the growing success of
Yamaha’s latest line of Xeno™ instruments.
Wood care for your Yamaha clarinet or oboe
Yamaha clarinets and oboes are made from African Grenadilla, carefully aged and treated, then crafted
into fine musical instruments. Grenadilla is one of the hardest, most dense and stable woods available and is
the wood of choice for manufacturing the best clarinets and oboes. Yamaha employs a combination of some
of the most innovative, modern machinery and traditional hand craftsmanship to make woodwinds that are
highly regarded for their consistent quality, tone and intonation. Beyond maintenance procedures used for
plastic oboes and clarinets, these are some steps we recommend to properly “break-in” and maintain your
carefully crafted wood instrument.
1. When first playing a new instrument, replacement joint, or one that has been allowed to dry out for a long
time, (weeks/months/years) a gradual playing-in is the best approach. For example, play the instrument 5-10
minutes the first session, then swab it out-—including the tenons and sockets where end grain can absorb water
more easily—then after it sits at least 4-6 hours (or the next day), play a few minutes longer, etc… adding 5 or
so minutes to each session. After this gradual playing-in period of a week to 10 days, playing for long periods of
time will not cause a radical change in the wood’s moisture level—and therefore is less likely to cause any
problems. If this schedule is not entirely possible, the main idea is; don’t play for 2 hours the first day, with just
a quick swab at the end of that time! In dry conditions, a small humidifier placed in the accessories area of the
case (available at music stores) can be beneficial.
2. Avoid playing the instrument when it is very cold to the touch! It needs to warm up to the air temperature of
the room or outdoor environment, gradually if possible, before warm air is blown through it! Holding the
instrument under a jacket, or just opening the case 20-30 minutes in the room before playing can be helpful.
3. When playing for longer periods of time, swab out more frequently—a “hankerchief-type” swab (YAC 1051P)
can often do a better job than other types. It is important that the swab is not overly tight when pulled through.
Any attempt to force a tight swab through should be avoided before the bottom end of the swab disappears
into the joint, so that it can be carefully backed out.
4. Generally, the treated wood of a new Yamaha instrument or joint doesn’t need further treating, but if the
bore (interior surface) gets a very dull, dry look, careful application of bore oil can help seal the wood to
prevent excessive moisture absorption—another potential cause of cracking. An overly dry bore, with many
open-grain surfaces can actually play like the bore was a bit oversized, changing tone and intonation
characteristics. A conservative approach to oiling is recommended—both in the amount of oil applied, and the
frequency. Excessive oil can gum-up pads and affect tone. Apply a few drops of a good quality oil, like Yamaha
Bore Oil (YAC 1004P) on a soft stick-type swab, or a handkerchief swab (just for that purpose) and draw it
through the joint, repeating the process until the bore has a uniform sheen and is not overly wet. If a stick
swab is used, open any closed keys and blow a focused airstream into all tone holes to blow out any excess lint.
A dry bore can be treated a couple of times in a six month period, and then once or twice a year if needed.
Some instruments have a more highly polished bore that needs little or no oiling. Some players have the bore
polished with beeswax or furniture wax—although this can affect tone, as can excessive oiling.
These steps will provide proper maintenance for your wood Yamaha oboe or clarinet, and help prevent
surface cracking. In the unlikely event that a crack develops, it is not as serious a problem as you first might
think. Many artist/performers and teachers play on instruments that have properly repaired cracks—some even
feel that it “frees-up” the sound, and causes the instrument to play better! Yamaha woodwinds provide for
replacement (if desired) of the affected joint within the first 6 months of ownership, and traditional pinning
repair in the 6-12 month period of ownership. If this kind of work is needed after the warranty period, a skilled
repairperson can do an effective, inconspicuous job repairing the instrument at a reasonable cost.
Fine wood instruments should be treated with respect, but also played and enjoyed for the warm tonal
characteristics they yield. It is very important that good care and maintenance is provided. In addition to owner
care, this involves regular visits to a reputable woodwind technician—much like what is involved in maintaining a
car. This can be several times a year for some students and frequent players, or as little as once every few
years. Worn pads should be replaced with quality pads as needed, to ensure good tone hole covering. Key
openings and adjustments (key regulation) need to be checked/adjusted periodically. With these things in mind,
your Yamaha Woodwind instrument will both provide years of musical use and enjoyment, and also maintain
its’ value.
Cork sheets available from
Part numbers
Thickness Cork Sheet Hycotex Sheet

0.3 M1547130 M0147100
0.5 M1547010 M1547060
0.8 M0147030 M0147070
1.0 M1547020 M1547070
1.5 M1547080 M0147080
1.8 ----- M0147090
2.0 M1547030 M1547100
2.5 M1547040 M1547110
3.0 N6047040 M1547090
Guide to understanding the model numbering system
YFL-XXX 3rd number**

1st number = grade 1= CX
2=student 2= CS
3,4=intermediate 3= SE
5,6, 8=professional 4= AE
9=custom 6= Reformed Boehm
2nd number = key style 7= Oehler system
1=plateau keys, split E 8= Vienna style
2=plateau keys 0= new version
6=offset G V as third or fourth digit means new style
7=offset G, split E barrel, bell, and metal alloy
8=inline G **3rd number can be development number (or for
9=inline G, split E bass clarinet only: 1= to low Eb, 2= to low C)
3rd number = pitch
1=A442 For clarinets with letters for model number: AE, SE,
2=chamber scale (Baker model) CS, and CX are custom clarinets with different bore
4=symphonic scale tapers.
5=A440 CX, all student, intermediate and 1st level pro models
at end of number have tone hole inserts.
H= low B foot An “A” at the end of any of these models stands for
A=14 K gold (pro and custom flutes only) clarinet in the key of A.
D= drawn tone holes
LPGP= gold plated lip plate YOB-XXX
GP= gold plated 1st number = grade
HV= heavy wall 2=student
CIS= C# trill and rollers on foot joint keys 4=intermediate
8=custom
YCL-XXX 2nd number = ?
1st number = grade 3rd number = development number?
2= student plastic
3= student wood
4= student wood YFG-XXX
4xxS= intermediate 1st number = grade
5= intermediate 8 = custom
6= professional 2nd number = tone hole style
A, S, or C= custom 0=Vienna style
1=new style
2nd number* 2=old style
2=bass clarinet 3rd number = bore size
3=alto clarinet 1=regular
4=Boehm A clarinet 2=slightly wider
5=Boehm Bb clarinet
6=Reformed style clarinet YSS, YAS, YTS, YBS-XX or XXX
7=Oehler clarinet 1st number = grade
8=Eb soprano clarinet 2=student
*When the model number is only 2 numbers 5=intermediate
(YCL-52), the first number is the grade and 6=professional
the second number is the development 8=custom
number. 2nd number = bore taper
3rd number = weight
If there are only 2 numbers in the model number
(YAS-23), the first number is the grade and the 2nd
number is the development number (YAS-62 came
after YAS-61)
YTR-XXXX (also for YCR and YFH) YSL-XXX also YBL
1st number = grade
1-3=student 1st number = grade
4-5=intermediate 2 and 3 = student
6-7=professional 6 = professional
8-9=custom (heavyweight in Japan=8 8 = custom
making it custom) 2nd and 3rd number (no set pattern)
2nd number = key Letter at the end of number
3=Bb S = silver plate
4=C G = Gold brass bell
6=D/E, Eb/E R = Red brass bell
7=F/G B = Symphony model
8=A/Bb T = Optional trigger (alto trombone only)
9=A/B/C
3rd number = bore YEP-XXX also YBH and YAH
1=medium bore 1st number = grade
2 and 3=medium large bore 2 and 3=student
4=large bore 6=professional
4th number = weight 2nd number = pistons (number and placement)
0=lightweight 0=3 top action pistons
5=regular and heavyweight 1=3 side action pistons
at end of number 2=4 top action pistons
H= heavyweight 3=4 side action pistons
G= gold brass 4=4 top action pistons-compensating
S= silver plated 5=4 front action pistons--compensating
F= herald trumpet 6=rotary valves
E= European model 3rd number = development number
Z= Bobby Shew model at the end of the number
rotary trumpets only have 3 numbers instead of 4 S= silver plated
M= marching
YHR-XXX
1st number = grade YBB-XXX all tubas
3= student 1st number = grade
5= intermediate (USA only/Japan is pro) 1 and 2=student
6= professional 3=intermediate
8= custom 6=professional
2nd number = horn type 8=custom
0=Vienna style (single horn with pistons) 2nd number
1=F single 0=3 pistons
2=Bb single with stop valve 1=3 rotors
3=Bb single with stop valve and F slide 2=4 pistons
4=F and Bb semi-double (compensating) 3=4 pistons-compensating
5=F and Bb semi-double (compensating) 4=4 rotors
with stop valve 5=4 rotors-compensating
6=F and Bb full double 6=5 rotors
7=high Bb double 7=6 rotors
8=high Bb/high F double (descant) 3rd number-development number
9=F/Bb/high F triple
3rd number = development number or wrap
7=Geyer
8=Kruspe
at the end of the number
D= detachable bell
S= detachable bell
G= gold brass
N= nickel silver
V= valve
Nothing = yellow brass
PREFIX LETTERS POSSIBLE SUFFIX LETTERS
YPC = piccolo A = Made in Grand Rapids

YFL = flute B = Black lacquer, or Bousfield
YOB = oboe Model trombone
YFG = bassoon C = “Compact model” (bassoon)
YCL = clarinet D = Detachable bell
YSS = soprano saxophone FF = Herald model
YAS = alto saxophone G = Gold brass bell
YTS = tenor saxophone H = Heavyweight model
YBS = baritone saxophone L = Lacquer on unlacquered models
YTR = trumpet also leather pads on the YCL-220L
YCR = cornet M = Marching (convertible) model,
YFH = flugelhorn or monel (student trumpets)
YHR = French horn N = Nickel
YSL = tenor trombone P = plastic upper joint (oboes)
YBL = bass trombone R = Red brass bell
YEP = euphonium S = Silver (or detachable bell with horns)
YBH = baritone (and marching baritone) T = Trigger model
YMP = mellophone V = “dual plane” valve, or valve model (valve trombone)
YAH = alto horn Z = Bobby Shew model
YBB = Bb tuba GP = Gold plated
YCB = C tuba MV = Mike Vax model (YTR)
YEB = Eb tuba WB = with Bag (fiberglass sousaphone)
YFB = F tuba WC = with case (for tubas)
YSH = sousaphone
Pearls Used on Brass Instrument Fingerbuttons and Saxophones
Part # Description Size (Dia x Th) Material
A3341040 Valve Button Pearl - Nylon YTR-2320/2335/4335 13.8x2.3 Nylon
A6241040 Valve Button Pearl YTR-5335/6335II/8335, YAH-602/602S 14.0 X t2.3 Natural pearl
B3141040 Valve Button Pearl YTR-981/6335H (too small for YTR-2320) 13.9 X t2.3 Natural pearl
C0141040 Valve Button Pearl * FH631 Real Pearl (for Nylon use F0141040) 13.0 X t2.3 Natural pearl
F0141040 Valve Button Pearl AH201/S 13.0 X t2.3 Nylon
G0641040 Valve Button Pearl * EP211 14.5 X t2.0 Nylon
G1141040 Valve Button Pearl * EP321S Real Pearl (for Nylon use G0641040) 14.5 X t2.0 Natural pearl
G1141041 ***Valve Button Pearl - Nylon 17.5 X t2.2 Nylon
G3141040 Valve Button Pearl YEP-621 17.5 X t2.2 Natural pearl
H0141041 Valve Button Pearl ** N1141910 14 X t2.0 Nylon
H1641041 Valve Button Pearl ( New) BB321 20.0 X t2.0 Nylon
N1141910 Key Pearl (3) ** AS21 14 X t2.0 Nylon
N1341902 Thumb Rest Pearl AS52 24.0 X t9.34 Plastic
N1348551 Key Pearl (5) -Nylon AS/TS *** Bulk Qty. Avbl. As N1348559 14.8 X t2.2 Nylon
N1348561 Key Pearl ( 6) AS23/AS52 10.6 X t2.0 Nylon
N1541911 Key Pearl (1) ** AS/BS62 14.7 X t2.2 Natural pearl
N1541921 Key Pearl (2) ** AS/BS62 10.5 X t2.0 Natural pearl
N2148571 Key Pearl (7) AS23 Front F Key. Convex rather than concave. 14.8 X t2.9 Nylon
N2447810 Key Pearl (1) AS*XXS 15.4 X t2.3 Natural pearl
N2447820 Key Pearl (2)**AS8XXS 10.6 X t2.3 Natural pearl
N2447910 Key Pearl (22) AS8XXS 24.5 X 11.5 Natural pearl
3/29/2006
Single-Reed Instrument Tone and Intonation
There are many factors to consider in creating a particular type of tone and playing style on any single-reed
woodwind. The following represent an overview of many things to consider in the player’s use of instrument
and “equipment” to make music.
Mouthpiece/Reed/ Ligature - There are many tonal variations that can be created on one instrument with the
various types of equipment that is available. What works well for one person, or on a different type of
instrument, might likely produce a very different result on yours. For Yamaha saxes, whatever mouthpiece you
are trying, must fit the cork well (or wrap the cork with paper to fill any gap), and needs to be located close to
the original design spec—between 2/3- 4/5 way down the cork, in most cases—for good response and tuning.
(Our tenors tend to be more like ½ way down). Ligature and reed must work well enough that an airtight seal
can be created when the end is plugged and the air drawn out—producing an audible pop one or two seconds
later. If this doesn’t happen, the instrument will not play well. Some of the “soft” ligatures are less effective at
holding the reed flat to the table of the mouthpiece—with certain reeds—but might work well with more perfect
reeds that you have.
Neck/barrel - As the flute headjoint greatly affects the type of tone a flute produces, the neck or barrel
thickness, material, taper, and finish (coating) can have a very noticeable effect on the how the instrument
sounds and plays. For example the design differences between a YAS-62 neck and YAS-23 or YAS-52 neck yield
a different response and tone when the 62 neck is used on the 23 or 52 model. The annealed (heat-treated) brass
and different taper/thickness create a livlier sound and response with a different harmonic spectrum. A
lacquered neck will sound different than a silver or gold plated one of the same design. The Custom necks have
a different design from all our others, and can produce a darker and warmer, richer sound approaching that of
the 875 series saxes, when used on the other models—though it creates some minor intonation trade-offs in that
usage—since the 875 series instruments have a different bore and taper, one that emphasizes a rich, warm tone.
In the same way, various barrels can be used to create a desired pitch and tonal effect on clarinet.
Instrument Set-up and state of adjustment- how close the instrument is set-up to the factory specifications for
key/pad openings greatly affects the instrument’s response and intonation. These specs are available to owners
and technicians for reference. Instruments that have leaks in the pad/tone hole matchup will definitely play
differently than the same instrument in excellent adjustment. Certain keys need clearance (slight pick-up travel)
in their operation, or the horn won’t play well. Some examples are: the sax body octave key w/G key arm
(when playing G5), the sax neck key with the octave shifting arm, the left low C# and B keys with the G# lever
tabs on sax, the throat G# and A keys on clarinet, etc…
The Player and his/her equipment preferences- The individual’s resonant cavity, airspeed, focus, support,
breathing style, posture, and embouchure (mouthpiece grip) all contribute to the fact that two people can
produce quite different sounds on the same equipment. The player who recognizes their characteristics, can
choose the best reeds, type of mouthpiece, ligature, different neck or barrel (if desired), to suit their tonal
concept and the model of instrument. This can be done by reading, researching what various players use,
teacher recommendations, and most importantly—actual trial. Recording one’s self in these trials and listening
back can be particularly helpful. Being familiar with the inherent characteristics of the equipment, is a major
part of getting the desired result. Having a clear idea of how you want to sound is another big part of the
equation. This develops over time through experience, increased technique, lots of listening to other players,
recording your playing and making adjustments based on all of these factors. This is an ongoing process for
great players of any instrument! Producing the best music on a particular instrument is similar to using any
tool to best effect: familiarization, understanding, practice, feedback/listening, trial with different accessories,
and adapting it to your goals –all lead to the most satisfying results. Yamaha single reed instruments are some
of the best researched, designed, and consistently made to a high standard—thereby providing some of the best
“equipment” available to help us make great music.
Specifications of Various Items
PISTON DIAMETERS
Model Millimeters Inches
YTR,YCR-All Piston- 16.870 .664
YFH - 2310, 635T, 6310Z Casing- 16.900 .665
YFH - 631,731, YAH 17.3 .680
YBH 20.5 .806
YEP; YBB-103,4,5 23.5 .925
YBB- All (except 103,4,5) 26.416 1.040
Piston Designation Bore comparison

Designation Part number bore
M A3930010 .445
MLH A9430010 .459
H A0830010 .459
ML A6130019 .460
LH A9630010 .462
L A5530010, A9130011 .463
No mark A2W30010 .459
Plating and Lacquer Thickness

Compared
Silverplating from Anderson: .0003 - .0005 in. = .00762 - .0127 mm.
Lacquer done at YMP: avg. ~ .00024 = avg. ~ .006 mm.
Old Trumpet Main Tuning Slide and Mouthpipe Substitution Chart

Old Model bore Recent Model Main tuning slide pt. no. Mouthpipe pt. no.
636 0.445 6310 A3930102 A3930523
641,651 " (or 6310Z) B1130100(actually large bore) B1130523
732,736,741,
" 6310ZS B1230100(actually large bore) B1230523
751,761
637 0.460 6320 A4130102 A3930523

734,737 " 6320S A4230100 A4230520
639,738,739T,745 0.463 6340ST A9130100 A4230520
French Horn Screw Bell Rings

Size Model Part number measurements
Small
YHR-567,667, 881 E1844171 64.5-71 mm.
(brass)
Large
YHR-668 E4544170 69.5-75.5 mm
(Nickel)
Tarnish on Nickel or Silver Plated Instruments
Tarnish occurs as a natural process on metals that are not coated by protective lacquer or
paint. It can appear as a grayish, cloudy and dull area on plated surfaces, sometimes heaviest at
the places where the fingers make contact. It also can appear as a golden or brownish
discoloration of the silver plating on woodwind keys, as a result of normal use, and exposure to
air over time. Generally, instruments that are kept in the case between playing sessions, and
have fingerprints wiped off with a soft cotton cloth, will show far less tarnish than those that are
left out frequently, and aren’t wiped off after use.
Another factor that affects the rate of tarnish is an individual’s body chemistry. Some people
have more tarnish-producing acids in their skin’s oil than others. This is an immutable fact and
can be seen in many school band situations, e.g. one student’s flute looks almost as shiny and
bright silver as new, when another student’s same instrument has large amounts of grey/brown
or even some black tarnish, after receiving the same type of care, over the same period of time.
It is not unusual for some player’s instruments to show tarnish within several weeks
of daily use. The important thing to realize is that these two players need different approaches
to maintaining the silver or nickel-plated surfaces. The player with the “tendency to tarnish”,
needs to be more diligent about wiping off fingerprints, and having keys polished more
frequently, or accept that this tarnish is going to occur, and is: 1. Not due to any manufacturer’s
defect—i.e., bad plating. 2. Merely cosmetic, i.e., not going to affect the tone of the
instrument.
Effective Polishing can be achieved through complete removal of keys by an experienced

technician, and either buffing, dipping in a cleaning solution, or hand polishing with a good metal
polish. The player or a parent can do some of this cleaning/polishing, with a careful approach.
Avoid getting polish on the pads! Having said that, careful application of polish on the
tarnished area, with a firm-stick cotton swab, or soft white cloth-- rubbing the area, moving to a
clean part of the swab or cloth frequently, and reapplying a fresh dab periodically, will do much
to improve the tarnished area. This approach works best at finger-contact points, and key
surfaces that are easily reached. Use polish in small amounts, with gradually lighter
pressure and wipe up any excess. The recommended polishes below will not harm the bodies
of oboes and clarinets, but try not to get any on the wood surface if possible. These polishes are
used by Yamaha, and are very effective at improving the appearance of plated surfaces, though
they can cause some light scratching if rubbed with too much pressure, or not rotating to a clean
part of the swab/cloth frequently, with a fresh dab of polish. It is a good idea to practice this
technique in an inconspicuous area first, and then polish other areas. Proper cleaning and
maintenance will lengthen the life of your Yamaha instrument and will increase your enjoyment
of it for many years.
RECOMMENDED POLISHES:
WENOL all metal polish. Address: SCI, Cuisine Internationale, P.O. Box 659, Camarillo, CA
Zip code 93011. Also available from: J.L. Smith & Co., 1-800-659-6073, Fax 704-347-4789
MAAS polishing cream for all metals. Address: MAAS Polishing Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 128,
La Grange, Illinois 60525. Phone: 630-654-4743, or try Jewelry or Auto Supply shops. Note:
This polish is slightly more aggressive, but both work well with gradually lighter
pressure.
TARNI-SHIELD silver polish by 3M. Available in department and grocery stores. **Use
mixed 50/50 with water---apply in stripes or sparingly, dry to haze, wipe off. It works well for
light tarnish and as a coating to help prevent further tarnish.
YEP/YBB WATER KEYS (since 1990)
MODEL POSITION TYPE
YEP 201M Tuning Slide A
YEP 201MS Tuning Slide D
YEP 211 Tuning Slide B
YEP 211S Tuning Slide E
1st Valve Slide C
1st Valve Slide F ( Lacquered Model)
YBB 103 Tuning Slide A TYPE A B C
YBB 103S Tuning Slide D Stnd Model YEP201-II YEP321-II YEP641(1stValveSlide)
YBB 104 Tuning Slide C WaterKeySet G0190001 G1190001 H0690000
YBB 104S Tuning Slide F Water Key G0130231 G1142731 G2530200
YBB 201 Tuning Slide B Spring A0141160 G1141161 A0141160
YBB 201S Tuning Slide E Screw A0141191 G1143411 A0141191
YBB 201M Mouthpipe A Cork A0141180 A0141180 A0141180
YBB 201MS Mouthpipe D Holder A0144321 G1143380 A3143181
YBB 321 Tuning Slide B Nipple A0144331 A0144331 A3143171
YBB 321S Tuning Slide E
YBB 621 Tuning Slide B
YBB 621S Tuning Slide E
YBB 631 Tuning Slide B (Silver Plated Model)
1st Valve Slide A TYPE D E F
4th Valve Slide B Stnd Model YEP201S-II YEP321S-II YEP641S(1stValveSlide
YBB 631S Tuning Slide E WaterKeySet G0390001 G1390001 H0790000
1st Valve Slide D Water Key G0330231 G1342731 G2630200
4th Valve Slide E Spring A0141160 G1141160 A0141160
YCB 621 Tuning Slide B Screw A0141191 G1143411 A0141191
YCB 621S Tuning Slide E Cork A0141180 A0141180 A0141180
YEB 201(M) Tuning Slide B Holder A1244321 G1343381 A7143171
YEB 201(M)S Tuning Slide E Nipple A1244331 G1343371 A7143181
YEB 321 Tuning Slide B
YEB 321S Tuning Slide E
1st Valve Slide A
4th Valve Slide B
1st Valve Slide D
4th Valve Slide E
YFB 621 Tuning Slide B
YFB 621S Tuning Slide E
YSH 301 TunSld&3rd VlvSld A
YSH 301S Tuning Slide D
YSH 411 TunSld&3rd VlvSld A
YSH 411S TunSld&3rd VlvSld D
WOODWIND GLOSSARY
ABS resin -hard, durable plastic unaffected by weather.
Annealing -a precise heat-treating process that, in non-ferrous metals such as
brass, alters the grain shapes of the molecules. The desired effect is
a quicker more lively response.
Black lacquer - on Yamaha saxes a thicker coating than our clear or gold lacquers
which produces a darker sound. (see clear and gold lacquer)
Clear lacquer -an electrostaticly applied epoxy (resin) coating to protect the finish
of brass instruments. (see black and gold lacquer)
Conical bore -the tubing is tapered, oboes and bassoons have conical bores,
piccolos have a reverse conical bore. (See cylindrical bore)
Conservatory system -Simplified: a refined key mechanism for student use and the basic
key configuration for all Yamaha oboes.
-Modified: simplified configuration with an added left-hand F lever,
lower Bb key, G#/A# trill key, and F resonance key.
-Full: modified configuration with an added G#/A trill key, articulated
low C#, auxiliary C lever and a D#/E trill key.
Cylindrical bore -the tubing is straight, not tapered, flutes and clarinets have
cylindrical bores.
Drawn tone holes -the tone holes are drawn out of the same tubing as the body. (see
soldered tone holes)
Double bladder pads -Yamaha flutes and clarinets have a double layer of skin across the
felt for a better seal and improved durability.
Embouchure hole -the opening a player must blow across to produce a note.
French model -traditional style of flute key design with open-hole key configuration.
French-style -a traditional design in which the key arm extends to the middle
cup & arm of the key, improving strength.
Gentleman system -The compact or “gentleman” system bassoon has an extra joint,
which allows the use of a smaller case.
Gold -Yamaha flutes offer a choice of 9k and 14k gold.
Gold-lacquer -on some models, Yamaha uses a special tinted lacquer, which gives
an appearance similar to gold plating. (see clear and black lacquer)
Gold plate -Yamaha first plates with copper and then silver before applying a
final gold plate finish.
Grenadilla -a very dense, heavy wood which can be accurately machined to a
fine degree. Used for clarinet, piccolo, and oboe bodies.
Hand-tapered -offer flexibility of intonation and response. Hand tapering
tone holes allows for more precise individual attention to these areas.
Improved scale -Most flutes designed in America were based on a Louis Lot design
and were pitched A=437/438. These flutes were useable at A=440
because the 2hz difference can be controlled by the player. To play
above A=440, tone holes have to be moved but simply moving the
tone holes makes the tone quality suffer. A completely new design
(bore, tone hole size, placement) was necessary to retain a beautiful
1
tone while allowing a tuning latitude of 2hz. Albert Cooper pioneered
this scale change and other manufacturers have followed suit. The
Yamaha scale allows the player to play the flute without having to
compensate for certain notes on the instrument.
In-line keys -the configuration in which the keys on flutes are aligned in a straight
line. (See offset G)
Integral tone holes -on wood clarinets the finger holes are part of the actual body of the
instrument rather that separate inserts.
Low B gizmo key -a gizmo is the addition of a small spatula to an existing low B key.
The gizmo allows the player to close only the low B key. This is
helpful and acoustically necessary for the execution of certain notes
and trills.
MMA Resin -hard plastic unaffected by weather.
Needle springs -are called just that because they were originally needles. Blued
needle springs are resistant to moisture and rust. They are desirable
because the tapered design of a needle provides very quick response
with a minimum of depression resistance. (see stainless and white
gold springs)
Nickel Silver -an alloy comprised of approximately 70% copper, 20% zinc, and
(coin silver) 10% nickel. Used on student flutes and most woodwind instrument
keys. (see sterling silver)
Offset G -the G and G# left-hand keys are offset creating a key mechanism
that allows for a more comfortable hand position than an in-line key
system. (See in-line)
Rib and post -posts are silver-soldered to plates called ‘ribs’ which are then
construction soft-soldered to the body for strength and tonal characteristics.
Soldered tone holes -the tone holes are not part of the body tubing; they are separate
parts soldered on. The thickness of the tone hole chimney wall can
be precisely controlled. (see drawn tone holes)
Split E mechanism -a flute/piccolo key mechanism that closes the lower of the two G pad
cups when fingering high E. This mechanism gives the correct
venting for high E and dramatically improves response on this note.
Stainless steel -unaffected by moisture (rustproof); stainless steel offers quick
springs responsive key action. All our student model woodwinds use
stainless springs. (see needle and white gold springs)
Sterling silver -silver which is 92.5% pure. Signified on our flutes by “925”. (see
nickel silver)
Undercut -on our flute headjoints, the bottom of the embouchure hole is flared
to smooth the transition into the bore improving tone and response
by reducing turbulence. It also enhances the high register.
Undercut tone holes -undercutting refers to a reverse taper in each tone hole (larger at
the bore than at the outside). Altering the shape of the tone hole
affects responsive, tone color, intonation and flexibility. It is part of
an overall design that includes bore shape and size, tone hole size,
and tone hole placement.
White gold springs -provide a quicker key response with reduced spring tension. (see
needle and stainless springs)
2
Clarinet (Oboe) Joint Replacement/Key Transfer
• Inspect joint for any big grains across or under tone hole edges--fill and resurface as
needed with thin cyanoacrylate (superglue).
• Wax bore if necessary for a repeat problem (remove thumb tube and register tube first!)
• Bend springs to match angles on original joint
• Tighten any post flange screws (like clarinet upper bridge key—bottom post) or clarinet
trill key guide screw—check alignment first!
• Take first few keys to install; remove first rod from key or storage block, trial fit rod – if
too tight, broach non-threaded post slightly, to improve alignment, or tap threaded post
(see specs for sizes), then fit key and check centering, spring tension and key height.
• Complete key assembly in sequence. Before installing throat-tone G# and A on clarinet
upper joint, use a hinge tube cutter to trim a bit off the backside of the A key threaded
post. This will ensure clearance with the G# key tubing. Check that side Eb key spring
is not hung up on front post—push on side of spring with springhook or rebend spring
for correct clearance. Note- top two trill keys and side F# should go on/off horn
simultaneously.
• Clarinet lower joint—set low E key opening then other adjustments can follow.
• Clarinet lower joint—for student models, left side levers will have to be trial fit, possibly
removed and re-aligned to fit with proper clearances. Be sure these are at the correct
angle to each other as well.
• Clarinet--“Steer”(tap or bend) top 2 trill keys through guide for even gaps, increase arc
over F# arm if insufficient clearance, create slight dogleg-bend of that arm if necessary
for clearance of trills (essentially unseen).
• Check pad coverings, suction, compression. Replace any leaking pad or relevel
existing pad. Cork register pad on clarinet can often be sanded with 240-320 paper
(after key centering) to remove old seat and seal nicely. (and still look stock if not
overdone!)
• Smooth any sharp screw edge or post edge.
• Check Clar.L.thumb action firmly to confirm it’s not “hanging-up”. Angle of two
contacting arms should be 5-10°. Add slight cork grease at fulcrum if needed.
• Clarinet C#/G# key should have 2mm clearance with left F/C lever and spatula hitting
body - level or 10-15° upward tilt if desired(quieter)
• Assemble joint with the rest of the instrument, adjusting joint corks, only if necessary.
Set bridge adjustments.
• Recheck overall action and openings (refer to specs) –play test.
Wood care for your Yamaha clarinet or oboe
Yamaha clarinets and oboes are made from African Grenadilla, carefully aged and treated, then crafted
into fine musical instruments. Grenadilla is one of the hardest, most dense and stable woods available and is
the wood of choice for manufacturing the best clarinets and oboes. Yamaha employs a combination of some
of the most innovative, modern machinery and traditional hand craftsmanship to make woodwinds that are
highly regarded for their consistent quality, tone and intonation. Beyond maintenance procedures used for
plastic oboes and clarinets, these are some steps we recommend to properly “break-in” and maintain your
carefully crafted wood instrument.
1. When first playing a new instrument, replacement joint, or one that has been allowed to dry out for a long
time, (weeks/months/years) a gradual playing-in is the best approach. For example, play the instrument 5-10
minutes the first session, then swab it out-—including the tenons and sockets where end grain can absorb water
more easily—then after it sits at least 4-6 hours (or the next day), play a few minutes longer, etc… adding 5 or
so minutes to each session. After this gradual playing-in period of a week to 10 days, playing for long periods of
time will not cause a radical change in the wood’s moisture level—and therefore is less likely to cause any
problems. If this schedule is not entirely possible, the main idea is; don’t play for 2 hours the first day, with just
a quick swab at the end of that time! In dry conditions, a small humidifier placed in the accessories area of the
case (available at music stores) can be beneficial.
2. Avoid playing the instrument when it is very cold to the touch! It needs to warm up to the air temperature of
the room or outdoor environment, gradually if possible, before warm air is blown through it! Holding the
instrument under a jacket, or just opening the case 20-30 minutes in the room before playing can be helpful.
3. When playing for longer periods of time, swab out more frequently—a “hankerchief-type” swab (YAC 1051P)
can often do a better job than other types. It is important that the swab is not overly tight when pulled through.
Any attempt to force a tight swab through should be avoided before the bottom end of the swab disappears
into the joint, so that it can be carefully backed out.
4. Generally, the treated wood of a new Yamaha instrument or joint doesn’t need further treating, but if the
bore (interior surface) gets a very dull, dry look, careful application of bore oil can help seal the wood to
prevent excessive moisture absorption—another potential cause of cracking. An overly dry bore, with many
open-grain surfaces can actually play like the bore was a bit oversized, changing tone and intonation
characteristics. A conservative approach to oiling is recommended—both in the amount of oil applied, and the
frequency. Excessive oil can gum-up pads and affect tone. Apply a few drops of a good quality oil, like Yamaha
Bore Oil (YAC 1004P) on a soft stick-type swab, or a handkerchief swab (just for that purpose) and draw it
through the joint, repeating the process until the bore has a uniform sheen and is not overly wet. If a stick
swab is used, open any closed keys and blow a focused airstream into all tone holes to blow out any excess lint.
A dry bore can be treated a couple of times in a six month period, and then once or twice a year if needed.
Some instruments have a more highly polished bore that needs little or no oiling. Some players have the bore
polished with beeswax or furniture wax—although this can affect tone, as can excessive oiling.
These steps will provide proper maintenance for your wood Yamaha oboe or clarinet, and help prevent
surface cracking. In the unlikely event that a crack develops, it is not as serious a problem as you first might
think. Many artist/performers and teachers play on instruments that have properly repaired cracks—some even
feel that it “frees-up” the sound, and causes the instrument to play better! Yamaha woodwinds provide for
replacement (if desired) of the affected joint within the first 6 months of ownership, and traditional pinning
repair in the 6-12 month period of ownership. If this kind of work is needed after the warranty period, a skilled
repairperson can do an effective, inconspicuous job repairing the instrument at a reasonable cost.
Fine wood instruments should be treated with respect, but also played and enjoyed for the warm tonal
characteristics they yield. It is very important that good care and maintenance is provided. In addition to owner
care, this involves regular visits to a reputable woodwind technician—much like what is involved in maintaining a
car. This can be several times a year for some students and frequent players, or as little as once every few
years. Worn pads should be replaced with quality pads as needed, to ensure good tone hole covering. Key
openings and adjustments (key regulation) need to be checked/adjusted periodically. With these things in mind,
your Yamaha Woodwind instrument will both provide years of musical use and enjoyment, and also maintain
its’ value.
Items available in Bulk Quantities
Bulk Item # Description Individual Item #
A0141069 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE FELT CR/TR/FH A0141060
A0141079 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE SPRING CR/TR/FH A0141070
A0141089 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE STEM CR,TR,FH A0141080
A0141099 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE GUIDE TR/CR/FH A0141090
A0141189 BULK 100/PKG *** WATER KEY CORK CR,TR,FH A0141180
A0141229 BULK 100/PKG *** LYRE HOLDER SCREW(BS) CR/TR/FH A0141220
A1641059 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE CAP FELT CR,TR,PRO. A1641050
A3141099 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE GUIDE TR A3141090
A3141219 BULK 100/PKG *** 3RD VALVE STOPPER SCREW (BS) TR A3141211
D0141329 BULK 100/PKG *** WATER KEY CORK SL D0141320
D0141349 BULK 100/PKG *** RUBBER BUMPER SL2510 D0141340
E0141029 BULK 100/PKG *** BUMPER RUBBER HR E0141020
E0141059 BULK 100/PKG *** STOP ARM RETAINING SCREW(BS) HR E0141051
F0141099 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE GUIDE AH202 F0141092
F0141139 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE GUIDE WASHER F0141130
G0141068 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE FELT EP/BB G0141061
G0141069 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE FELT EP/BB G0141060
G0141079 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE SPRING G0141070
G0141099 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE GUIDE G0141092
G0141109 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE BUTTON FELT G0141101
G0141139 *** SUB TO F0141139 ***** G0141130
G0141149 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE BUTTON PAD EP201 G0141140
G0141159 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE PAD EP-201-2 G0141150
H0141109 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE BUTTON & VALVE FELT BB H0141100
H1141079 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE SPRING BB,EB,SH H1141070
H1141109 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE BUTTON FELT BB H1141101
H1141139 BULK 100/PKG *** VALVE BUTTON PAD BB H1141130
L0141029 BULK 100/PKG *** KEY CORK(2) FL L0141020
L0141429 BULK 100/PKG *** KNOCK PIN FL L0141420
L0141469 BULK 100/PKG *** PAD SCREW(BS) FL L0141460
L0141829 BULK 100/PKG *** PAD(B)FL2.3.4XX FL L0141822
L1141439 BULK 100/PKG *** PIVOT SCREW(BS) FL L0141430
L1944519 BULK 100/PKG *** PAD CUP PROTECTOR FL L1944510
M0P41430 BULK 100/PKG *** PIVOT SCREW (BS)CL26,27 M0141430
M0P41512 BULK 100/PKG *** PAD (1) YCL3.4.8.9XX M0141512
M0P41542 BULK 100/PKG *** PAD (4) NEW TYPE CL M0141542
N1141729 BULK 100/PKG *** PIVOT SCREW (BS) AS/TS N1141721
N1143099 BULK 100/PKG *** END CAP AS N1143090
N1343389 BULK 100/PKG *** PAD 8B AS62 N1343381
N1343449 BULK 100/PKG *** PAD 14 AS/TS N1343441
N1343509 BULK 100/PKG *** PAD 20 AS/TS N1343501
N1343549 BULK 100/PKG *** PAD (23)(24) AS32 N1343541
N1348559 BULK 100/PKG *** KEY PEARL(5) AS/TS N1348551
N1543329 BULK 100/PKG *** KEY GUARD FELT 2 AS N1543321
N1641719 BULK 100/PKG *** KEY GUARD SCREW (BS) AS62 N1641711
N2041719 BULK 100/PKG *** KEY GUARD SCREW (BS) AS N2041711

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K-PC30SET Pad Set for YPC-30 15

Date Effective: Apr-95

Part: Tone Hole/Silver Solder

Purpose: Gold solder requires lower temperature, therefore,

Description: Current specifications:

Part: Head joint, body, foot joint

Purpose: YFL Silver Material Changes

The following shows the flute models containing sterling

The number 925 indicates 92.5% silver content

Date Effective: 2XX-Feb-95

Purpose: To improve seating and extend shelf life of the flute.

Description: Old Specification: Paper backing

New Specification: Plastic backing

Date Effective: Jun-99

Model: YFL-2xx YFL-3xx

Part: Knock Pin

Purpose: To prevent loose upper main lines and bent keys.

Date Effective: Mar-99

Model: YFL-5xx YFL-6xx

Part: Head joint change.

Purpose: Marketing Preference

Description: Current specification:

Date Effective: May-98

Part: Head Joint/ Head Cork Screw

Purpose: Unify the head joint lengths for all models.

Description: Current specification:

old 215 mm long

new 217 mm long

Date Effective: Feb. 1998

Part: Head Joints

Purpose: To match world standard length and pitch A=442

Description: Current specifications:

old 220 mm long

new 217 mm long

Date Effective: May-97

Model: All student flutes with open hole keys.

Purpose: To prevent the pad skin from slipping out of retainer

Description: Old specifications:

Date Issued: 6-20-1991

Date Effective: 6-20-1991

Purpose: Improve durability

old post profile new post profile

old support new wider support

Key arm profile changes

Date Effective: 2XX-Feb-95

Purpose: To improve seating and extend shelf life of the flute.

Description: Old Specification: Paper backing

New Specification: Plastic backing

Plastic pad Paper base

Date Issued: 1/11/2000

Date Effective: Mar-00

Part: New post design and adjusting screw mount design

Purpose: Improve function and durability

New Style post-

New adjusting screw

* measured in mm, seat to tone hole (+.5 / -.2)

** measured in grams, (+5, / -0) pro models may be slightly lighter

*** pro thumb: Bb lever 5 grams

All student YFL- 200, 300 & 400 series.

Pad Piccolo* Alto Bass