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You’ve Never Played a Bass Trombone Like This





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Horns like the Yamaha YBL-822G Xeno professional bass trombone have a dedicated following among players at Sweetwater. That’s because it’s not just a bass trombone. It’s a thoughtfully engineered masterpiece with premium features to last you for the next few decades. The YBL-822G Xeno comes equipped with a handcrafted 9.5-inch gold brass bell and gold brass tuning slide for a warm sound and clean projection at any dynamic. Inside the bell assembly, you’ll notice dual dependent F and D attachments. The D section is entirely removable without tools, so you don’t have to deal with the extra weight when the music doesn’t call for it. Beyond that, the YBL-822G Xeno has an epoxy lacquer finish that’s easy to maintain and adds a slight warmth to the overall tone. Professional trombonists in search of a do-it-all bass trombone can officially stop looking. The Yamaha YBL-822G Xeno bass trombone is the horn you’ve been wishing for.





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Innovative attachment design





We don’t see genuinely innovative brass designs every day, so when we see one, we make a point of shouting it out. The Yamaha YBL-822G Xeno professional bass trombone comes equipped with both F and D attachments with a dependent rotor system. With both attachments, you get a complete range of low chromatic tones. But what if your next concert doesn’t call for the lowest notes in your register? You’re in luck because you can remove the YBL-822G's D slide section ? no tools required! Without the attachment, you retain the focused bass trombone sound with extra brightness and quicker response. Yamaha also includes a secondary tuning slide to adjust intonation after the D attachment is removed. Think of the YBL-822G Xeno Professional Bass Trombone as the best of tenor and bass trombone.





1-piece, hand-hammered bell





The Yamaha YBL-822G's voice is projected to the audience by a 9.5-inch gold brass bell. Gold brass strikes the perfect balance between the classic tone of yellow brass and the luscious warmth of rose brass. This makes it the ideal choice for players who need an immersive sound across multiple disciplines. At pianissimo volumes, the horn is reserved and focused. Add more air, and the bell responds in kind, supplying subtle harmonics. Go all out and listen as your Yamaha YBL-822G delivers an attention-grabbing tone free of smears and breakup. Across all ranges, you can expect a refined and steady sound.





Yamaha Xeno series trombones





Yamaha believes that nothing should stand in the way of your tone. That’s why they developed their world-renowned Xeno series trombones. Pronounced “Zee-no,” these brass instruments are designed with players in mind. They offer outstanding power and projection with ample warmth for symphonic settings. More than 30 years in the making, Xeno trombones were designed with input from the world’s leading players, incorporating their experience and talent to produce outstanding instruments with the features and performance that pro-level players demand.





Yamaha YBL-822G Xeno Professional Bass Trombone Features:


Pro-level bass trombone


Large 0.563-inch bore is ideal for symphonic players


9.5-inch gold brass bell delivers a colorful sound


Dependent F and D attachments increase your range of low notes


Detachable D section enhances the horn’s versatility


Lacquer finish adds a warm tone and is easy to maintain


Includes D tuning slide, Yamaha 58 mouthpiece, and case