Yamaha YTR-8335GS02 Xeno Trumpet

This is the new series 2 Xeno trumpet, designed to have a better and lighter response with control at all dynamics.

A lighter weight piston and valve casing concept as well a new long-type water key has been implemented to optimise the overall performance. The redesigned bell taper contributes to the instrument’s strong presence and centred tone. The new Xeno´s have a tonal colour that is both warm and clear which was achieved by using a new yellow brass material on the leadpipe. With a perfect resistance and weight balance, the instrument features an expanded range of expression which makes them ideal for use in a number of musical genres.

Xeno trumpets continue to evolve with the artists who play them, towards the ultimate goal of ideal musical expression.

Xeno (pronounced 'Zeno') trumpets are designed for those who want power and projection as well as a big warm sound. Developed from more than 30 years' research with leading artists throughout the world, Xeno trumpets incorporate their dreams, their experience, and their talents-as realised through the skills and ideas of some of the world's best designers and crafts persons.

Traditional hand-craftsmanship augmented by cutting edge manufacturing technology has created an extraordinary quality of unprecedented consistency.

The Xeno's heavyweight construction produces a solid tone core for a rich strong sound that won't spread or break up no matter how hard it is pushed. It blows freely and comfortably, while still providing enough air resistance for quick response and superb tonal flexibility. And the hand-hammered one-piece bell gives an agile, quick response with a beautiful tone.

The YTR-8335GS is a heavyweight Bb Trumpet, featuring a silver-plated finish and a gold brass bell, offering a much richer, darker sound. It is also very hard wearing.

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Features

• Silver-plated finish
• Gold brass one piece bell
• Heavyweight creating a bigger, warmer and more powerful sound
• Medium large bore (11.65mm)
• 123mm bell diameter
• Top sprung hand lapped Monal valves
• 1st valve thumb hook giving the player an option to adjust tuning in the higher registers
• Fixed 3rd valve finger ring offering a better feel and improved tone
• Yamaha 16C4GP mouthpiece
• New light-weight case can hold 2 trumpets or 1 trumpet & 1 cornet or mutes etc