YSL-881 YAMAHA PROFESSIONAL XENO SERIES TROMBONE

The Ultimate Orchestral Style Trombone Has ArrivedDesigned with the assistance of top professionals, this trombone's sound and response will place it above the rest. The Xeno features heavier gauge brass and a thick-walled, one-piece brazed bell which has been hand-hammered thousands of times for the ultimate in a big orchestral sound. The open-wrap F section gives a free-blowing response and the entire instrument has an evenness and balance you have to experience to believe. The tone is flexible with myriad tonal colors, and gives you both powerful projection at fortissimo and subtle control in the most delicate passages. This may well be the most expressive orchestral style trombone ever created. Features One piece hand hammered bellA one-piece bell has an axial (lengthwise) seam, making it a continuous extension of the instrument's material. This results in pure, uniform resonance and superior tone. Larger bellThe bell is 8 11/16" in diameter. The larger bell in combination with other design improvements, produces a singing, colorful open sound with a projecting solid core. Narrow slideHaving a narrow slide results in a faster slide technique allowing the player to get around the horn easier. Rounded Slide CrookEliminating sharp turns in the crook will open the feel and response of the instrument. Counter Balance WeightAdding a weight contributes to the trombones focused projecting sound. Slide lockThe unique slide lock design on all Yamaha trombones keeps the slide locked in place and keeps it from accidentally falling. Pressure-formed tubingPerfectly rounded tubing results in less turbulence and smoother air flow. Newly designed caseThe new case is a compact contoured shape.