Yamaha YFH8310ZG Custom Z Flugel Horn, Gold Brass, Clear Lacquer

Name: Yamaha YFH8310ZG Custom Z Flugel Horn, Gold Brass, Clear Lacquer
Brand: Yamaha
Price: 3010 USD
Availability: Discontinued

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Colour: Gold

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Bell Material:

Gold Brass
Brass

Key Features

Developed with Bobby Shew for jazz
Shorter Malone Pipe improves high-register stability
Refined valve casing enhances airflow efficiency
Gold brass body delivers rich, expressive tone
Ergonomic third trigger provides smooth intonation control

Yamaha YFH8310ZG Custom Z Flugel Horn, Gold Brass, Clear Lacquer Overview

The Yamaha YFH8310ZG Custom Z Flugel Horn is designed for jazz performers and studio musicians who need expressive tone and dependable control. Developed in close collaboration with Bobby Shew, this Generation 2 model combines traditional flugelhorn character with carefully refined features that support confident playing. The shorter Malone Pipe improves high-register stability while maintaining the warm, rounded sound expected from a classic flugelhorn. A redesigned valve casing enhances breath efficiency and provides balanced resistance, helping you play with greater consistency across the instrument’s range.

A gold brass body produces a rich tonal character, while the brass leadpipe screw contributes to softer tone, freer blowing, and improved note definition. The ergonomically shaped third trigger offers comfortable intonation adjustments for a range of hand sizes, making it well suited to rehearsals, live performances, and recording sessions. A Bobby Shew mouthpiece and protective case are included.

Product Ref: 243516

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Created for expressive performance

The YFH8310ZG was created alongside Bobby Shew to refine the traditional flugelhorn for modern performers. Its design focuses on delivering stable high-register playing without losing the warm, expressive sound that makes the instrument popular in jazz settings. Whether you're performing live or recording in the studio, the balanced response gives you greater confidence across a wide range of musical styles.

Improved airflow for confident playing

The redesigned valve casing has been carefully refined to improve breath efficiency while maintaining comfortable playing resistance. Every detail, from the materials to the braces connecting the valve casings, has been developed to create a responsive feel. This helps you produce notes more naturally while maintaining consistent control throughout your performance.

Refined details that support your technique

The shorter Malone Pipe features a tapered section between the leadpipe and valve casing, improving pitch accuracy, high-register stability, and overall playability. A brass leadpipe screw adds softer tonal character while encouraging a freer blowing feel. Its knurled barrel is simple to adjust, and the hollow design also helps optimise the instrument's balance; making tuning adjustments comfortable during rehearsals and performances.

Built for comfort and reliability

An ergonomic third trigger has been designed specifically for Yamaha Custom flugelhorns, allowing smooth operation for players with different hand sizes. The one-piece 151.8 mm gold brass bell contributes to the instrument's rich voice, while the medium-weight construction and clear lacquer finish provide a familiar playing feel. The YFH8310ZG is supplied with a Bobby Shew mouthpiece and FHC-8310 case, so you're ready to transport and play straight away.

Yamaha 5 Year Extended Warranty

As a premium brand, Yamaha are proud to offer a free five-year extended warranty when the purchase of your instrument is registered within six months of purchase. Please visit the Yamaha website for the full terms and conditions and to register your warranty.

3 Months Free Tomplay Premium Subscription

When you register your instrument you can get a three-month premium subscription to Tomplay where you can access over 40,000 scores with backing tracks. You are able to filter by musical style, composer, difficulty and accompaniment type and interact with the scores. The pieces are all recorded by professional musicians and you can control the tempo and even record yourself playing. If you wish, you can also print and annotate your score and create loops to focus on those more difficult passages. For more information, please see the Yamaha/Tomplay website.

120 Days Free Dorico Subscription

Claim your 120 days free Dorico subscription when you buy a qualifying Yamaha Custom wind or brass instrument. Simply register your instrument here, and enjoy a streamlined way to write and arrange music with Dorico. You can find more information about this offer on the Yamaha/Dorico website.