Yamaha YMP-203M Mellophone Start Price USD 400.00 Current Price USD 475.00 Time Left - Bid Count 10 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 02, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 09, 2008 Location Anaheim, CA See more about 'Yamaha YMP-203M Mellophone' Description This Mellophone is a great instrument for your band player. It is the current model of Yamaha mellophones, it is well build well to withstand a beginner, and has only one dent on the very back of the instrument. The pads ans valves of the instrument are in good shape and move without obstruction. It is a shiny brass color. Key of "F" with a 10 inc bell will allow even the most quite to be heard. Ready to move to the next and better marching band! Comes in a black hard case. No mouth peice is inculded.   The fallowing information is direct form the Yamaha.com/usa/ website:     Newly designed bell flare Produces a warm, round tone with plenty of presence and the ability to hold together at all volumes. 2nd water key Easy water drainage. 1st valve tuning slide thumbhook Greatly aids control of intonation. Nickel silver inner and outer slides The use of nickel silver inner and outer slides ensures better fit and less chance of corrosion because nickel-silver is harder and more durable than brass. Honed valves The precise fit between valve casings and pistons after honing means no air leakage. Pressure-formed tubing Perfectly rounded tubing results in less turbulence and a smoother air flow, thus allowing for an excellent scale and reduced resistance. Laser-fused pluzuma-welded slides A high-energy laser fuses the brass together for a virtually seamless bell which allows continuous, even vibrations. Hand-lapped valves and slides Hand-lapping valves and slides ensures an absolutely perfect fit and seal between the valve pistons and casing or slide parts. Such a perfect fit helps to achieve smooth air flow and smooth action and improve the response and intonation of the instrument. Well balanced All Yamaha marching instruments are well-balanced so they are easy to hold while marching. Heavy bracing All Yamaha marching instruments have heavy bracing throughout so they are more durable at vulnerable points and can withstand marching band. Place a Bid!