Yamaha YSL-881 Xeno Bb Tenor Trombone

Suitable for

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 tone is flexible with myriad tonal colours, 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. Yamaha is a leading player in the musical instrument industry. Yamaha instruments are renowned for their exceptional build quality, reliability and manufacturing precision and consistency. Many players choose Yamaha as they are a widely respected and trusted brand.

Unique benefits

• A 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
• The bell is 8 11/16" in diameter. The larger bell in combination with other design improvements, produces a singing, colourful open sound with a projecting solid core
• Having a narrow slide results in a faster slide technique allowing the player to get around the horn easier
• Eliminating sharp turns in the crook will open the feel and response of the instrument.
• Adding a weight contributes to the trombones focused projecting sound

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Supplied with

Supplied with a hard Yamaha case, a Yamaha 48 mouthpiece and a cleaning/maintenance kit.

About the maker

Yamaha is a leading player in the musical instrument industry. Yamaha instruments are renowned for their exceptional build quality, reliability and manufacturing precision and consistency. Many players choose Yamaha as they are a widely respected and trusted brand.