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Shape your sound with adjustable resistance
The YTR 8335RC introduces a detachable main tuning slide brace, giving you control over how the instrument responds. With the brace attached, resistance increases slightly, tightening the feel and concentrating the tone for more focused projection. Remove it, and the airflow opens up for a freer, more relaxed playing experience. This flexibility means you can tailor the trumpet to suit different settings, whether you need precision and control in section work or a more open feel for expressive passages. It’s a practical feature that helps one instrument cover a wide range of musical demands.
A bell built for projection and feedback
The two-piece gold brass bell has been carefully constructed to balance power with ease of play. Thinner material at the narrower stem supports quick response, while the thicker flare reinforces projection and tonal density. The addition of a French bead enhances feedback to you as the player, so you feel more connected to every note. The result is a strong, centred sound that carries well, yet remains responsive under the fingers. It’s a design aimed at helping you maintain consistency, even during extended performances.
Comfort and control in the third slide
The redesigned third slide system focuses on usability and comfort. The water key section can be removed for quicker, more thorough drainage during performance. An adjustable finger ring allows you to match the setup to your hand size, supporting maximum slide travel without strain. There’s also a larger button on the water slide, making operation smoother while encouraging deeper resonance. For players who rely on accurate intonation adjustments, this thoughtful design supports reliable movement and improved comfort over long sessions.
Lightweight components for responsive play
A one-piece valve casing contributes to a freer blowing feel, supporting flexible phrasing and smooth transitions between registers. Ultra-lightweight phosphor bronze bottom caps reinforce upper register strength with a solid tonal core, while their carefully refined thickness maintains balanced response. The lightweight mouthpiece receiver, based on Yamaha’s artist-level design, further reduces mass at the leadpipe for smooth airflow and clean articulation. Together, these elements help the trumpet respond quickly and evenly — giving you clarity, stability, and confidence across the range.
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.
120 Days Free Dorico Subscription
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Specifications
- Key: Bb
- Bell Diameter: 123 mm (4-7/8")
- Bore Size: ML 11.65 mm (0.459")
- Leadpipe: Reverse
- Weight: Medium
- Mouthpiece: TR-14B4
- Case: Included
- Product Code: YTR-8335RC
Materials
- Bell: Two Piece, Gold Brass
- Leadpipe: Gold Brass
- Valves: Monel
- Bottom Valve Caps: Phosphor Bronze
- Finish: Silver Plated