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A Heavyweight Trombone with a Rich, Symphonic Sound





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Fusing high-level craftsmanship with outstanding instrument design and advanced technology, the Yamaha YSL-882IIGO Xeno is a professional-level trombone crafted from heavier-gauge brass. The YSL-882IIGO’s thick-walled, 1-piece gold brass bell delivers a robust orchestral sound. Furthermore, its open-wrap F section yields a smooth, free-blowing response that complements this trombone’s balance and consistency perfectly. You’ll appreciate the YSL-882IIGO’s easy-playing lever action, which is facilitated by a shorter stroke, a double torsion spring, and double ball bearings. The YSL-882IIGO’s yellow brass narrow slide melds delicate smoothness with well-defined clarity while also providing you with comfortable playing resistance and added power and brilliance. You also get a compact balancer to ensure a well-focused sound. Complete with a detachable bell for easier storage, the Yamaha YSL-882IIGO Xeno was developed with the support of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s principal trombonist, Peter Sullivan.





Tailor-made for discriminating players





Serious symphonic trombone players searching for a versatile instrument with powerful projection will find much to appreciate in the YSL-882IIGO Xeno. Crafted from heavier-gauge brass, this trombone was handcrafted to excel in symphonic applications, and its 0.547-inch bore lends it a full, dark sound, along with fine-tuned control over its lower range. The YSL-882IIGO’s F attachment boasts a gentle open wrap, equipping you with a free, uniform level of breath resistance. This trombone’s yellow brass narrow slide not only contributes to its smooth, delicate tone, but it also imbues it with added definition and clarity while ensuring comfortable playing resistance and ample power and brilliance. The YSL-882IIGO’s lever action sports a shorter stroke for easier playability, along with a double torsion spring and double ball bearings. Finally, the YSL-882IIGO’s balancer brandishes a compact design, which further advances its well-focused sound.





Oversized 1-piece brazed bell





The Yamaha YSL-882IIGO Xeno’s slightly oversized, 8-2/3-inch bell contributes greatly to its rich symphonic tonality. This traditional 1-piece bell is built from a single sheet of gold brass with a continuous brazed seam. Moreover, its thick-walled design lends a more centered quality to its overall sound. To top it off, the bell’s detachable design allows for easy storage, while the added weight of the bell screw section gives you a tighter response and outstanding directionality.





Yamaha Xeno series trombones





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 trombones 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 YSL-882IIGO Xeno Features:


Pro-level Bb/F trombone with heavier-gauge brass construction for symphonic applications


Developed with the support of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s principal trombonist, Peter Sullivan


Thick-walled, 1-piece, 8-2/3-in. gold brass bell delivers a robust orchestral sound


0.547-in. bore yields a full, dark sound and fine-tuned control over the lower range


F attachment boasts a gentle open wrap for a free, uniform level of breath resistance


Yellow brass narrow slide melds delicate smoothness with well-defined clarity


Easy-playing lever action boasts a shorter stroke, double torsion spring, and double ball bearings


Compact balancer ensures a well-focused sound


Detachable bell facilitates easier storage


Includes a BLC-825 case and a SL-51C4L mouthpiece