Yamaha Model YTR-9445NY-YS-BR III 'Xeno' New York Series C Trumpet BRAND NEW

Yamaha YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III C Trumpet Overview

The Yamaha YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III is a Custom Xeno Artist Model New York Series C trumpet (BR type) built to extend the established Xeno New York concept with a more brass-forward construction, a Malone Pipe leadpipe, and refined response-focused details. Developed in close cooperation with David Bilger, this model is designed to balance presence and brilliance with solid playing resistance, while maintaining the accurate pitch performance associated with the Xeno Artist Model line.

Yamaha YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III C Trumpet Specifications

• Key: C
• Series: Custom Xeno Artist Model New York Series (BR type)
• Bell: YS4 bell (model name includes YS to distinguish from YTR-9445NYS-YM)
• Bell design: Narrower toward valve casing; square-cornered bell bow
• Leadpipe: MC2 with Malone Pipe leadpipe construction (thinner wall than standard Xeno Artist Model leadpipe)
• Valve casing: Brass upper and lower sections; brass top and bottom caps
• Rim construction: French bead
• Water key: Xeno Artist Model water key with rubber cork seal material
• 3rd valve slide: Extended slide travel via stopper position; includes button and quarter-circle stopper ring
• Finish: Lacquer
• Case: TRC-801E double case (hand carry, shoulder, or backpack)
• Accessories: Yamaha TR17B4 mouthpiece, valve oil, cleaning cloth

Condition & Setup

Brand New. This instrument is inspected, professionally set up to manufacturer standards, and play-tested to verify valve function, slide fit, and overall response before it ships.

Who the YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III C Trumpet Is For

The YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III is a professional C trumpet designed for orchestral and high-level ensemble players who need secure intonation, clear core, and controllable brilliance across the full range. As a BR type Xeno Artist Model, it is built to provide a flexible sound and agile control while retaining the consistent pitch center and reliability expected from the Xeno platform.

What distinguishes this model within the New York C category is its brass-intensive approach (including a full brass valve casing and caps) paired with the Malone Pipe leadpipe concept and an unsoldered floating finger hook to influence response and tonal behavior. The YS4 bell and MC2 leadpipe pairing is intended to support a powerful tone with a solid core, while the French bead rim construction is engineered to improve feedback to the player. Performance-focused hardware updates, including the resonance-oriented water key design and revised rubber cork seal, and the 3rd-slide setup that enables additional extension for accurate low F, are aimed at players who demand repeatable results in professional settings.

Common Questions About the Yamaha YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III

What does “BR type” mean on the YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III?

BR type refers to a Xeno Artist Model variant that uses more brass components, including a full brass valve casing and brass caps, to support a brighter tonal response and a freer playing feel while keeping the Xeno Artist Model’s characteristic pitch stability.

How is the YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III different from the YTR-9445NYS-YM?

This model includes “YS” in the name to distinguish it from the YTR-9445NYS-YM. The YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III uses the YS4 bell design (note: the bell design is not changed from the 2019 model) and is configured as a BR type New York Series instrument developed with input from David Bilger.

What is the Malone Pipe leadpipe, and why does it matter?

The Malone Pipe leadpipe is based on leadpipe designs by brass artisan Bob Malone and is selected by Yamaha to enhance response, intonation consistency, and evenness of tone. On the BR type, it uses a thinner-wall approach than the standard Xeno Artist Model leadpipe to augment the character of the instrument’s brass components.

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