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A Heavyweight Horn with a Dark, Loud Sound





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The Yamaha YTR-8335II Xeno fuses high-level craftsmanship with outstanding instrument design and advanced technology to bring you a professional-level trumpet with maximum power and projection. The YTR-8335II's corrosion-resistant Monel valves are housed in an extra-thin valve casing, and its modified branch tube (knuckle) angle facilitates a snappy response and unrestricted playability. This trumpet's .459-inch bore elicits a massive sound that doesn't break up when you push it; its 1-piece drawn leadpipe offers comfortable breath resistance and a solid core tone. You also get a 1-piece, 4-7/8-inch, yellow brass bell with an annealed design for powerful tone and amazing upper-register playability. You'll appreciate how easy it is to make quick tuning adjustments using the first valve slide saddle, in addition to how its gold lacquer finish lends an exquisite warm sheen to every note you play. If you're searching for a heavyweight, high-performance horn for symphonic, jazz ensemble, or commercial applications, Yamaha YTR-8335II Xeno will make the ideal addition to your brass arsenal.





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Tailor-made for discriminating players





Serious symphonic trumpet players searching for an extra-loud horn with a warm, dark sound will find much to appreciate in the YTR-8335II Xeno. This heavyweight trumpet's 1-piece drawn leadpipe offers a comfortable level of breath resistance and a solid core tone, and its .459-inch bore permits you to create a larger-than-life sound that doesn't smear or break up when you push it hard. The YTR-8335II's rugged Monel valves yield smooth, quick action and excellent resistance to impact damage, moisture, and air leaks, while its extra-thin valve casing and modified branch tube (knuckle) angle ensure a snappy response and unhampered playability. You'll also appreciate this horn's first valve slide saddle, which allows for easy, on the fly tuning adjustments. To top it off, the height of the YTR-8335II's water key gutter is designed for optimum resistance, and the ends of the water key spring are curled for maximum response.





Hand-hammered, 1-piece annealed bell





Constructed from yellow brass, the Yamaha YTR-8335IIRS Xeno's 1-piece, 4-7/8-inch bell contributes greatly to its agile response and huge, warm sound. The YTR-8335IIRS's annealed bell design really optimizes the horn's resistance, facilitating a powerful tonal core, spot-on slotting, and enhanced upper-register playability. The YTR-8335IIRS features a gold lacquer finish, which produces a delicate, warm quality. At Sweetwater, we've also found that this trumpet's gold-lacquered finish gives it a classy look.





Yamaha Xeno Series trumpets





Yamaha is committed to supporting you at every step of your musical journey. Their Xeno Series (pronounced "Zee-no") instruments are crafted for players who desire maximum power, projection, and warmth. More than 30 years in the making, Xeno trumpets were designed with input from the world's leading players, incorporating their experience and talent to produce amazing instruments with the features and performance that pro-level players demand.





Yamaha YTR-8335II Xeno Trumpet Features:


Pro-level Bb trumpet that's tailor-made for symphonic, jazz ensemble, and commercial applications


Heavy 1-piece drawn leadpipe offers a comfortable level of breath resistance and a solid core tone


.459-inch bore elicits e a larger-than-life sound that doesn't smear or break up when you push it hard


Rugged Monel valves yield smooth action and resistance to impact damage, moisture, and air leaks


Extra-thin valve casing and modified branch tube (knuckle) angle ensure a snappy response and free-blowing feel


First valve slide saddle allows for easy, on-the-fly tuning adjustments


1-piece, 4-7/8-inch, yellow brass bell exhibits an agile response and a huge, warm sound


Annealed bell design facilitates a powerful tonal core, spot-on slotting, and enhanced upper-register playability


Gold lacquer finish lends an exquisite warm sheen to every note you play


Water key gutter supplies optimum resistance, with curled spring ends for maximum response


Comes with a double case with backpack straps and a TR-16C4 mouthpiece