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History & Heritage

Saxophone History

In 1964, Yamaha began the research and development process that led to the design and production of all the saxophone models featured in this web site.

Saxophone Manufacture

Designing our instruments

Saxophone design makes full use of computer simulation to consistently produce a stable tune and beautiful sound.

Bell Design

The Bell is created from a single piece of brass, and accurately shaped using traditional methods.

Differing from other manufacturers, Yamaha's welding is used to create part of the Saxophone's overall sound.

Hammering

To preserve the integrity of the metal the process begins by roughly forming the brass with a wooden hammer.

Drawing Tone Holes

Tone holes are drawn from the same tubing as the body, allowing for greater structural integrity and strength.

U Bow Welding

The U Bow is formed by welding two pieces of brass together to make the desired shape.

Bulging

High-pressure water is used to form the correct shape.

Bell-Bow Assembly

The bell and bow are joined by soldering, and then carefully engraved by hand.

Buffing

Buffing eliminates any corrosion or scratches in the brass to give a smooth finish.

Lacquering

Yamaha's electrostatic lacquering produces an exceptionally thin, uniform coating without compromising the instrument's sound

Environmental Policies

Environmentally Friendly Products and Services

Unique at Yamaha: Lead-Free Solder in Wind Instrument Production

Find out how Yamaha's tackles environmentally friendly design from multiple angles.

Environmental Initiatives

Find out about Yamaha's work to reduce its environmental impact.

Welding

Differing from other manufacturers, Yamaha's welding is used to create part of the Saxophone's overall sound. Yamaha utilises a single piece of brass, which has been subject to acoustic annealing, a special treatment developed by Yamaha to give the right density to the metal and provide increased resonance and projection.

The single piece of brass is bent into shape before welding the edges together using a machine called the 'seam roller'. This combination of technology and traditional craftsmanship exemplifies how Yamaha's craftsmen are able to produce consistently high quality instruments.

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