Designed with world-renowned trombonists Andy Martin and Alastair Kay, the YSL-897Z Custom Z trombone is perfectly suited for a wide variety of performance situations and features two interchangeable leadpipes named Z1 for Mr. Martin and Z2 for Mr. Kay. Yamaha Custom Z trombones reflect Yamaha's commitment to creating an instrument that gives an artist the most colorful tonal palette to choose from.

About Yamaha Custom Z Trombones

Yamaha Custom Z trombones were developed with input from some of the world's most renowned jazz trombonists and feature a hand-hammered bell to maximize tone and projection. One-piece drawn inner and outer slides ensure better alignment and lighter weight. The inner slide is made of chrome-plated nickel-silver.

Features

• Developed with two of the world's finest trombone players: The YSL-897Z was developed with Andy Martin and Alastair Kay.
• Interchangeable Leadpipes: The YSL-897Z comes with 2 interchangeable leadpipes. the Z1 for Andy Martin and the Z2 for Alastair Kay
• Balancer: The new balancer found on the YSL-897Z perfectly proportions the instrument's weight.
• Inner slide: The chrome-plated nickel-silver drawn inner slide is very durable and has a quick, sensitive response. In addition, it is a one-piece drawn slide.
• Outer slide: The one-piece, drawn, brass outer slide maintains an accurate diameter throughout its length, and this type of construction ensures airtightness, smooth action, and exceptional durability. The outer slide is fit with extremely close tolerances making the horn respond quickly and effortlessly.
• One-piece bell: 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. A hammered yellow brass bell produces a pure and perfectly-balanced tone with quick response and extra presence due to advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Hand-lapped tuning slides: Hand-lapping slides ensures an absolutely perfect fit and seal between the slide parts. Such a perfect fit helps to achieve smooth air flow and smooth action and improve the response and intonation of the instrument.
• Pressure formed tubing: Perfectly rounded tubing results in less turbulence and a smoother air flow, thus allowing for an excellent scale and reduced resistance.
• Hand-hammered bell: A hand-hammered bell maximizes tone and projection.
• Bracing: The large, easy-to-hold nickel silver bracing guards against possible slide damage if the instrument is dropped and also lessens fatigue while playing.

Technical Specs

• Level: Professional Tenor
• Key of Bb
• Bore: .484"-.490" dual bore
• Bell Diameter: 7 1/2"
• Shank: Medium
• Leadpipe: Two interchangeable: Z1 and Z2
• Body Material: Yellow Brass
• Bell Material: Yellow Brass; One-piece; Hand Hammered
• Weight: Light
• Finish: Clear Epoxy Lacquer
• Inner Slide: Chrome-plated Nickel Silver; Drawn
• Outer Slide: Yellow Brass; Drawn
• Mouthpiece: 46C2