YAMAHA YCR-8335 B♭ Cornet

YAMAHA YCR-8335 B♭ Cornet, clear lacquer, with case

New adjustment system

Some parts of the construction are made of gold brass, which provides a deep and rich sound, particularly valued and characteristic of British brass bands.

One-piece bell

The one-piece bell ensures greater tonal richness and improved response.

Case

A specially designed, custom case guarantees safe transportation of the instrument.

The Xeno name has established an excellent reputation among demanding trumpet and trombone players. Now Yamaha applies the experience gained in designing these orchestral instruments to cornets. The Xeno cornets have been developed in close cooperation with some of the world's top players, especially David King, a cornet soloist, Head of Instrumental Studies at the University of Salford, and principal conductor of the Yorkshire Building Society Band. David worked intensively with Thomas Lubitz, an expert from Yamaha's Frankfurt group. The result of their 20 years of research and experiments is the Yamaha Xeno cornet series.

Characteristics:

• Professional-class instrument, XENO series
• Key: B♭
• Three piston valves with top springs
• Heavyweight construction
• Bore size: L 11.90 mm
• Body made of yellow brass
• Resonator made of yellow brass
• Bell diameter: 125.5 mm
• Two traditional water keys (valves) on the main tuning slide and the 1st valve slide
• Two push rods for the 1st and 3rd valve slides
• Clear lacquer finish
• Comes with a functional case and a David King mouthpiece