Description
This Yamaha Xeno YBL-822G double rotor bass trombone is a stellar bass trombone. It is in mint condition with 99%+ of the silver accent finish, lacquered finish and gold brass bell finish. Please see pictures for details. The serial number on the trombone is “563369”. The engraving on the bell reads “Yamaha Xeno Established in 1887” and “YBL822G is engraved above the serial number. “Yamaha Made in Japan EL-Y” is engraved on the mouthpiece receiver. The slide is wonderfully smooth and the triggers are nice and quiet. The blue protective tape that you see on brand new instruments is still on this horn! It comes in the original Yamaha Xeno case which is in very good used condition. No mouthpiece is included. It plays with a huge bottom register. The instrument transitions well from its lower to upper register with a great dark rich yummy sound!
This horn was designed by Douglas Yeo of the Boston Symphony. Yamaha’s YBL-822G Xeno Series Bass Trombone is the exclusive instrument of the Boston Symphony virtuoso and was designed to meet his strict requirements. Among its many premium features, the Xeno YBL-822G includes an adjustable thumb paddle and a redesigned D slide assembly for easy removal of water.
Additional Information:
Instrument Condition: The overall physical condition of this used instrument is excellent.
Playing Condition: This instrument is currently in excellent playing condition.
The Finish:
It has approximately 99%+ of the silver accent finish.
It has approximately 99%+ of the lacquered finish.
It has approximately 99%+ of the gold brass bell finish.
Player Wear: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
Trigger Condition: The triggers are in good working condition and the tuning slides are loose.
Slide Condition: Very light general wear (smooth and functions properly with minor if any surface imperfections on the outside slide sleeves).
Lead Pipe Condition: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
Tuning Slide Bow Condition: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
Slide Tip (Crook) Bow Condition: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Bell: No dents or evidence of bell edge damage.
Bell Diameter Approximately: 9 1/2 inches.
Bore Size: .563″
The Mouthpiece: No Mouthpiece is included, or other accessories.
The Case: Very Good used condition original Yamaha Xeno case (General wear with some edge wear and visible surface scratches).
Engraving: Yamaha Xeno Established in 1887 (on the bell) YBL822G (above the serial number) Yamaha Made in Japan EL-Y (on the mouthpiece receiver).
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