Yamaha YTR-9445CHS-BR III C Trumpet Overview

The Yamaha YTR-9445CHS-BR III is a Chicago Series Xeno Artist Model BR type C trumpet built to combine the Xeno platform’s consistent intonation with a brass-forward construction aimed at a brilliant, flexible sound and free playability. Developed in close cooperation with Tom Hooten, this model blends traditional Chicago-style concept with Yamaha’s current Xeno Artist Model design updates, including the 2019 revision features that refine response, balance, and pitch center for modern professional demands.

Yamaha YTR-9445CHS-BR III C Trumpet Specifications

• Key: C
• Series: Xeno Artist Model, Chicago Series (BR type)
• Valve casing material: Brass upper and lower sections (BR type), including top and bottom caps
• Main tuning slide: Square main tuning slide (2019 Xeno Artist Model revision feature)
• Bell: YS4s bell (2019 revision) with narrower profile toward the valve casing and square-cornered bell bow
• Leadpipe: MC1 leadpipe
• Bell rim: French bead rim
• Finish: Silver plate
• Case: Yamaha TRC-801E case
• Accessories: Yamaha TR17B4 mouthpiece, valve oil, cleaning cloth

Condition & Setup

This instrument is brand new and includes the full manufacturer’s warranty. As an authorized Yamaha dealer, we ship this trumpet with a professional inspection and play-test to confirm correct function and performance before it leaves our shop. Free shipping is included.

Who the YTR-9445CHS-BR III C Trumpet Is For

The Yamaha YTR-9445CHS-BR III is a professional C trumpet designed for orchestral and high-level commercial players who need precise intonation, consistent feel, and a sound that can shift from focused clarity to broader brilliance. The BR type’s all-brass valve casing (replacing the standard Xeno Artist Model mixed nickel silver and brass configuration) reduces mass compared with nickel silver and is intended to support a brighter tonal response and a freer playing feel while retaining the Xeno Artist Model’s reliable pitch performance.

Within the Xeno family, the Chicago Series BR type is distinguished by its collaboration-driven design approach and its coordinated feel across the range. The bell profile and square-cornered bell bow are designed to provide controlled blowing resistance and a more three-dimensional sound with a strong core, helping support security in the upper register. The YS4s bell (2019 update) paired with the MC1 leadpipe is specified to improve pitch accuracy, and the French bead rim is built to return clearer feedback to the player.

Common Questions About the Yamaha YTR-9445CHS-BR III

What does “BR type” mean on this Xeno Artist Model?

BR type refers to the Xeno Artist Model variant that uses more brass components, including a valve casing that is brass on both the upper and lower sections as well as brass top and bottom caps. Compared with a valve casing that includes nickel silver, this design is intended to support a brighter tone and a freer playing feel while maintaining Xeno-style pitch stability.

Is the Yamaha YTR-9445CHS-BR III suitable for professional orchestral work?

Yes. This is a Chicago Series Xeno Artist Model C trumpet developed with Tom Hooten and designed around professional requirements: consistent intonation, controlled resistance, and a strong tonal core that supports projection and upper-register security.

What are the key design elements that affect response and pitch?

The square main tuning slide (adopted from the 2019 Xeno Artist Model revision) is specified to improve overall feel and tonal balance. The YS4s bell (2019 revision) combined with the MC1 leadpipe is specified to provide increased pitch accuracy, and the French bead bell rim is designed to improve feedback to the performer.

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