Yamaha YSL-891Z Custom Z Series Professional Bb Trombone

Designed with Andy Martin and Wycliffe Gordon, this Custom Z Trombone provides supreme tonal flexibility for the serious jazz trombonist. Yamaha is proud to present the latest Trombone model YSL-891Z targeting the professional and high level amateurs.

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.

Included Accessories

• YAC SL45C2 Baritone/trombone/euphonium mouthpiece; rounded rim contour for brilliant sound and quick response favored by studio players.
• YAC SLC-891Z Wood trombone case.
• YAC 1020P Trombone slide cream.

Yamaha YSL-891Z Model Options

• Yamaha YSL-891ZS - Same specifications as the YSL-891Z, except silver plated

Features

• Developed with two of the world's finest trombone players: The YSL-891Z was developed with Wycliffe Gordon and Andy Martin.
• Interchangeable Leadpipes: The YSL-891Z comes with 2 interchangeable leadpipes. the NY leadpipe is longer and was developed with Wycliffe Gordon while the LA leadpipe is shorter and was developed with Andy Martin.
• Balancer: The new balancer found on the YSL-891Z 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.
• Laser-fused pluzuma welded bell: A high-energy laser fuses the brass together for a virtually seamless bell which allows continuous even vibrations.
• Slide lock: The unique slide lock design on all Yamaha trombones keeps the slide locked in place and keeps it from accidentally falling.
• 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 M: .508"
• Bell Diameter: 8"
• Shank: Medium
• Leadpipe: Two interchangeable: NY (longer) and LA (shorter)
• 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: 45C2