Yamaha YTR-8345R Xeno Trumpet, Yellow Brass Bell, Lacquer

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Colour: Gold

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Bell Material:

Brass
Gold Brass

Bore Size:

Large
Medium-Large

Leadpipe Config.:

Reverse
Standard

Key Features

Large bore design allows open airflow
Xeno construction provides refined response and tonal flexibility
Reverse leadpipe delivers smoother airflow and freer response
First slide button allows fine-tuned resistance and improved control
Supplied double case provides flexible transport for regular performances

Yamaha YTR-8345R Xeno Trumpet, Yellow Brass Bell, Lacquer Overview

The Yamaha YTR-8345R Xeno Trumpet is ideal for advanced players seeking the open feel, projection, and flexibility of a large bore professional instrument. Its large 11.73 mm bore design allows greater airflow through the trumpet, helping you produce a broad, powerful sound with less restriction during demanding passages. Combined with Yamaha’s Xeno design approach, the result is an instrument that balances strong projection with refined tonal control across orchestral, solo, and ensemble settings. The reverse leadpipe creates a smoother airflow path, contributing to a freer-blowing feel and more immediate response, while the heavy-weight construction provides stability throughout the dynamic range.

Built in Japan to Yamaha’s exacting standards, the YTR-8345R features thinner valve casings and pistons alongside a modified branch tube angle for improved response and carefully balanced resistance. The large bore design works particularly well here, giving experienced players the freedom to shape phrases with a more open blowing feel while maintaining precise control. A first slide resistance button and updated water key design provide additional refinement, helping you tailor the instrument’s response more naturally. Complete with a TRC-801E double case, the YTR-8345R offers a dependable professional setup designed for regular performance use.

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Large bore power with greater flexibility

The YTR-8345R’s large 11.73 mm bore is central to its playing feel and tonal character. Larger bore trumpets allow more air to move through the instrument, creating a broader sound with impressive projection and dynamic range. This makes the YTR-8345R particularly well suited to orchestral work, larger ensembles, and players who prefer a more open response. Despite its free-blowing feel, the instrument still maintains strong control and tonal focus, helping advanced players shape phrasing with precision. Combined with the Xeno design, the large bore setup delivers the balance of power, flexibility, and responsiveness many professional players look for.

Designed for expressive performance

The Xeno series was developed to give players greater control over tone, articulation, and dynamic range without sacrificing stability or projection. The YTR-8345R responds quickly while maintaining balanced resistance, helping you move naturally between technical passages and more lyrical playing. Yamaha’s collaboration with respected professional artists helped shape the instrument’s overall feel, resulting in a trumpet that remains adaptable across different performance settings. The large bore also contributes to this versatility by allowing a broader range of tonal colour and dynamic expression, especially during louder ensemble passages where projection and presence are essential.

Smoother airflow with reverse leadpipe

The reverse leadpipe design changes how the leadpipe and tuning slide connect, creating a smoother transition for airflow through the instrument. This helps the YTR-8345R feel more open and responsive, particularly during fast passages and dynamic playing. Many players appreciate the freer-blowing feel this design provides, as it allows phrases to flow more naturally without excessive resistance. Combined with the trumpet’s large bore and Xeno construction, the reverse leadpipe contributes to a balanced response that still maintains strong tonal focus and control across a wide dynamic range.

Built for demanding performance schedules

The YTR-8345R includes several practical features designed to support regular rehearsals, travel, and professional performance use. Yamaha improved the main slide water key by increasing the gutter height for more consistent resistance, while curled spring ends provide smoother operation during play. The supplied TRC-801E double case offers flexible carrying options, allowing you to transport the trumpet by hand, over the shoulder, or as a backpack depending on your setup. Combined with Yamaha’s consistently high manufacturing standards and durable clear lacquer finish, the YTR-8345R provides a reliable professional instrument built for long-term playing.

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.

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