Yamaha Brass

New marching only instrument offers improved feel, resonance and quality of sound preferred by groups such as the 4 time Jim Ott winning Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps.

This marching instrument offers the full deep tone of a concert euphonium thanks to the large bore bell throat. The entire design has been reinvented through countless evaluations with leading players, resulting in an instrument which is balanced to hold and easy to play. In addition to the powerful tonal projection, the 202M features new hybrid valve guides for smooth action requiring less maintenance.

Features

New configuration
The new marching-only configuration offers optimal balance while improving projection and creating a deep tone

Large bell throat
A large bell throat allows for a greater amount of airflow while producting a large, deep tone

1st valve slide thumb hook
The valve slide thumb hook allows for precise intonation of key notes

Hybrid metal valve guides
The durable valve guides with a metal insert offer long term performance and smooth piston action

ABS case
Lightweight ABS case eases transport while providing superior protection

Specifications

Additional options above are available upon request, please contact info@carolinacrown.org, for more information.

Innovation that Inspires
The entire Xeno Series of Bb Trumpets has been redesigned to attain the ultimate goal of ideal musical expression.

Over the 20+ year history of the series, Xeno trumpets have continued to evolve with the artists who play them. Now, drawing from the knowledge and innovative concepts learned through the development of the Artist Model Chicago C trumpet, the entire Xeno Bb series has been redesigned to attain the ultimate goal of ideas musical expression. The YTR-8335 is a .459" medium-large bore Bb trumpet. Bell material options for Bb Xenos include: yellow brass - for clear sound with strong projection, and gold brass – for warmer, deeper sound.

Features

New bell design
A new bell design contributes to optimum resistance for a powerful tonal core and accurate slotting. The new design also enhances playability in the upper register.

Thinner Valve casing and pistons, modified angle of branch tube (knuckle)
Thinner valvecasing and pistons, as well as the modified angle of the branch tube (knuckle) result in improved response and provide the performer with an ideal blowing resistance.

1st Slide Button
The button on the 1st slide serves to fine-tune the blowing resistance for optimum control.

Improved Water Key
The height of the main slide water key gutter has been increased for optimum resistance, and the ends of the water key spring have been curled for improved response.

Case
New TRC-800E double case with backpack straps.

Specifications