Yamaha YTR-8335GS Xeno Trumpet

Key of Bb. Heavyweight; .459" bore; 4-78" hand-hammered, one-piece, yellow brass bell; one-piece drawn mouthpipe; Monel pistons; 2-piece valve casings; 1st valve slide thumb hook; double main tuning slide braces; silver-plated finish. Includes case.The YTR-8335GS Xeno trumpets have won a place in the world's most prestigious symphonies and among top-level concert band and jazz players. Yamaha's flagship trumpets are heavyweight instruments, made with a metal that has been specially treated to deliver more power, better control, and a richer sound. All feature hand-lapped Monel pistons and slides; 2-piece valve casings; an improved mouthpiece receiver length for better response; pressure-formed tubing that is perfectly round for a smoother air flow; metal valve guides; gold brass mouthpipe; and hand-hammered, one-piece, annealed 4-78" bell. The combined result of these features is a highly responsive instrument with a dark tone that does not break up with volume