Yamaha YSL-882GO Xeno Custom Bb/F Trombone, Gold Brass Bell, Open Wrap

Name: Yamaha YSL-882GO Xeno Custom Bb/F Trombone, Gold Brass Bell, Open Wrap
Brand: Yamaha
Price: 5043 USD
Availability: Discontinued

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Bell Material:

Gold Brass
Brass

Wrap Type:

Open
Closed

Key Features

Open-wrap design delivers freer response
One-piece hand-hammered bell delivers focused orchestral projection
Gold brass offers rich tone with detailed tonal variation
Mechanical rotor linkage provides smooth, reliable F-attachment response
Narrow slide design supports faster, more agile slide movement

Yamaha YSL-882GO Xeno Custom Bb/F Trombone, Gold Brass Bell, Open Wrap Overview

The Yamaha YSL-882GO Xeno Custom Bb/F Trombone is designed for orchestral players seeking powerful projection and refined tonal control. Its one-piece hand-hammered gold brass bell produces a broad, colourful sound with a focused core, helping your playing cut through larger ensembles without losing detail in softer passages. The larger 220 mm bell also adds a more open response, giving you flexibility across a wide dynamic range.

The open-wrap F-attachment design helps maintain a more even blowing feel when using the valve, creating a freer response with consistent resistance across the instrument. Combined with the mechanical rotor linkage, you get quick, dependable valve action that feels consistent during demanding performances. Yamaha’s narrow slide supports a fast technique, while the rounded slide crook improves airflow for a freer response. Finished in clear lacquer and supplied with an SLC-825 case, the YSL-882GO is built for regular rehearsals, concerts, and professional performance settings.

Product Ref: 72069

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Built for orchestral performance

The YSL-882GO is part of Yamaha’s Xeno series, developed for players who need a broad orchestral sound with strong projection and tonal depth. Its heavier gauge brass construction helps create a stable, centred response, especially at louder dynamics. The one-piece gold brass bell is hand-hammered thousands of times to improve resonance and consistency across the instrument. This design gives you a rich, colourful tone that stays controlled whether you’re playing delicate passages or pushing through full ensemble sections. And with its large 220mm bell diameter, the sound remains open and balanced without becoming unfocused.

Open-wrap design for freer response

The YSL-882GO features a gently shaped open-wrap F-attachment designed to minimise changes in blowing resistance when the valve is engaged. This helps the instrument feel more uniform across both Bb and F sides, making transitions smoother and more predictable during performance. The more open airflow path also supports a freer overall response, particularly during sustained passages and larger dynamic changes. Yamaha’s rotary valve design works alongside the open wrap to maintain a balanced feel throughout the instrument’s range, while the added counterweight helps keep the trombone comfortable and stable in your hands.

Fast slide action with reliable control

The narrow slide construction helps make quicker technical passages feel more manageable, especially during demanding orchestral or solo repertoire. The yellow brass outer slide and nickel silver inner slide work together to provide a smooth playing action with dependable durability for regular use. Yamaha also fits the YSL-882GO with a mechanical rotor linkage system, giving the valve a direct, responsive feel under your thumb. This setup delivers reliable operation with a smooth action that many players appreciate during fast changes and extended performances.

Professional specification throughout

Built in Japan, the YSL-882GO combines professional-level construction with practical features for regular performance use. The large 13.89mm bore supports a broad, resonant sound suited to symphonic playing, while the clear lacquer finish protects the instrument without heavily affecting resonance. Yamaha includes an SL-51C4L mouthpiece to help you get started straight away, along with the durable SLC-825 case for transport and storage. Whether you’re rehearsing weekly, performing in an orchestra, or preparing for auditions, this trombone provides the consistency and flexibility needed for demanding playing situations.

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.