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A Brilliantly Balanced Tenor Trombone





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A perennial contender in professional circles, the Yamaha YSL-882 Xeno Professional trombone performs exactly how a horn of this caliber should. Yamaha’s continual quest for perfection has led the company’s team of designers down every avenue of improvement. You can hear the Yamaha difference in how the 1-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass bell delivers a clear, cutting tone. You can feel the difference in the way it plays. The narrow, speedy slide effortlessly keeps up with ever-increasing tempos. And when it comes time to hit the lower register, the closed-wrap F attachment makes it as easy as can be. This horn is more than capable of keeping up with the most demanding players, not to mention the most technical scores. Like all Yamaha products, the YSL-882 Xeno Professional trombone is built with pride. It’s subjected to the highest-quality control standards before shipping to Sweetwater, ensuring it will function perfectly for decades to come.





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Compact attachment and pro-level features





If you’ve ever played in an orchestra pit, you know just how cramped it can be for a trombone. With its compact attachment design, the Yamaha YSL-882 Xeno Professional trombone can fit into any spot that your straight tenor can. You’ll like the solid feel of the adjustable trigger pad and fully mechanical linkage. This horn has a professional-sized 0.547-inch bore, which produces a rounded tone with excellent focus. Furthermore, the narrower slide design and rounded crook deliver faster action with an open feel.





Ultra-responsive yellow brass bell





Yamaha fitted the YSL-882 with a yellow brass bell for hall-filling projection and supreme clarity. The 1-piece, hand-hammered design showcases showstopping tone and response. Furthermore, its larger 8 2/3-inch diameter gives the horn an expansive dynamic range and a pleasant singing quality. Yellow brass is a favorite bell material among trombonists here at Sweetwater. Yellow brass devotees report that the alloy reacts favorably to a player’s unique playing style, encouraging the user to reach new playing heights each time they play. The YSL-882’s outstanding sound is sure to impress you and your audience.





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 YSL-882 Xeno Professional Trombone Features:


Professional level tenor trombone with F attachment


Reverse tuning slides lessen wind resistance


0.547-inch bore transmits a warm, symphonic tonal quality


Open-wrap F attachment for a barely-there playing feel


8 2/3-inch yellow brass bell sings out with bright, cutting clarity


Yellow brass outer slide and nickel silver inner slide combine for easy movement


Balanced response rotor system provides a smooth transition when engaging the attachment


Mechanical linkage delivers a smooth, reliable response


Clear lacquer finish adds a subtle warmth


Includes SL-51C4L mouthpiece and case