Ideal for the developing musician. Featuring a beautiful rich tone and easy playability the YSL-448GE Bb/F large bore trombone is designed for players who are progressing past the grade 5 standard. Similar to Yamahas professional range of trombones the YSL-448GE features an 8-1/2 bell and a 0.547 bore. This combination of a large bell and large perfectly suits the YSL-448GE for symphonic orchestras and brass bands. Included with the trombone is a moulded hard case and a large shank Yamaha 48 mouthpiece so you can start practising straight away.
Incredible Versatility The Yamaha YSL-448GE will help you advance and improve your playing. Boasting great intonation with a fantastic sound without a large price tag the YSL-448GE will comfortably take you past your grade 5. Thanks to the incredible versatility of the Yamaha trombone the YSL-448GE can be used in solos jazz bands orchestras or brass bands. The Yamaha YSL-448GE features everything you would expect from an advancing instrument. The 8-1/2 bell combined with a 0.547 bore produces a warm and rich sound which will project to the back of any concert hall. Both the bell and bore sizes are the same as Yamahas professional trombones and are all crafted and assembled by hand – something you would normally expect only from top-of-the-line models. Built To Last The YSL-448GEs intonation is accurate and consistent in all registers and volumes providing reliability in live and studio environments alike. This models nickel silver slide has a smooth consistent action that retains its easiness over time. A nickel silver slide not only prevents corrosion but also creates a smooth surface that creates a fast action. The body of the trombone is constructed from quality gold brass. The majority of symphonic brass instruments are manufactured using gold brass thanks to the warm and deep tonal qualities that it can produce. Once the trombone has been constructed it is finished in a bright gold lacquer to keep it looking newer for longer. High-End Design The closed wrap style of F tubing found on the Yamaha YSL-448GE is the most widely played in the world. It involves two loops turned on themselves with bends in the air column pathway. Many trombonists prefer this style as it provides a more compact sound which also balances better than the open wrap style. The YSL-448GE is made using similar manufacturing processes used when making the Yamaha 800 series – Yamahas premium trombone series. These high-end features make the Yamaha YSL-448GE ideal for anyone looking to upgrade their instrument to a more advanced model while not paying a premium price tag. Included Accessories Included with the Yamaha YSL-448GE trombone is a lightweight moulded case. This case offers tough protection for your instrument to ensure it stays in the best possible condition. The case also includes a shoulder strap and backpack straps for easy transportation between musical events. To ensure you get the best possible start at the trombone the YSL-448GE includes Yamahas most versatile mouthpiece – the Yamaha 48. 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 40000 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. Specifications Key: Bb/F Bell Diameter: 8-1/2 (214.4mm) Bell Material: Gold Brass Bore Size: 0.547 (13.89mm) Slide: Nickel Silver Finish: Gold LacquerIncluded AccessoriesCase:Hard Moulded Case Mouthpiece:Large Shank 48 Trombone Mouthpeice
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