Yamaha Model YTR-8310ZII 'Custom Z Bobby Shew II' Bb Trumpet BRAND NEW
Yamaha YTR-8310ZII Bb Trumpet Overview
The Yamaha YTR-8310ZII Custom Z Bobby Shew II is a professional Bb trumpet designed in collaboration with jazz legend Bobby Shew to deliver high efficiency across styles, from lead playing to ballads. Introduced as the next evolution of the original Custom Z concept that debuted in 2001, the YTR-8310ZII pairs a lightweight build and step-bore design with updated engineering in the leadpipe and valve casing to provide comfortable resistance, quick response, and a brilliant, focused sound that translates easily from club dates to studio work.
Yamaha YTR-8310ZII Bb Trumpet Specifications
- Key: Bb
- Model: YTR-8310ZII Custom Z Bobby Shew II
- Bore: Step-bore design
- Valve Section: 3 piston valves with precise valve casing design; two-piece valve casing
- Leadpipe: Updated leadpipe design
- Hardware: New valve caps, buttons, and stems
- Stopper Screw: Longer stopper screw for increased stability and high-register playability
- Finish: Gold epoxy lacquer
- Case: Yamaha TRC-801E case
- Accessories: Bobby Shew Jazz Signature Series mouthpiece, valve oil, cleaning cloth
Condition & Setup
This instrument is brand new and includes the full 5-year Yamaha manufacturer’s warranty. As an authorized Yamaha dealer, we ship the instrument securely and it is inspected and play-tested to confirm proper function before it leaves our shop.
Who the YTR-8310ZII Bb Trumpet Is For
The YTR-8310ZII is a professional Bb trumpet built to give players one efficient instrument that can cover both powerful lead work and softer, mellow ballad playing. Developed through Yamaha’s long-standing partnership with Bobby Shew, it is designed for jazz and commercial players who want a trumpet with quick response, a solid tonal core, and the ability to project clearly without feeling overly stiff.
What distinguishes the YTR-8310ZII within Yamaha’s pro lineup is how its design updates target real playing demands: an updated leadpipe and piston pads for easy response and smooth action, a two-piece valve casing that adds strategic mass for a more powerful tone, and revised valve caps, buttons, and stems that help fine-tune balance between tone and projection. The step-bore concept supports comfortable resistance and efficiency in a wide range of settings, from the jazz club stage to the recording studio.
Common Questions About the Yamaha YTR-8310ZII
What kind of music is the Yamaha YTR-8310ZII best suited for?
The YTR-8310ZII is designed for jazz and commercial playing, including lead trumpet work, section playing, and studio sessions. Its step-bore design and updated leadpipe aim to keep the blow efficient while supporting both projection and softer lyrical playing.
What does the step-bore design do on the YTR-8310ZII?
The step-bore design is intended to maximize efficiency while providing comfortable resistance. In practical terms, it helps the instrument respond quickly and maintain stability across dynamics and registers.
Is this Yamaha YTR-8310ZII covered by a warranty?
Yes. This trumpet is brand new and includes the full 5-year Yamaha manufacturer’s warranty when purchased through an authorized Yamaha dealer.
We are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer
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We warranty every item we sell to be free of mechanical defects. If you find an issue with your purchase, please contact us. We will either reimburse you to have any minor repairs completed by your local repair shop, or we will send you a label to cover all return postage charges so that we can either repair your instrument, exchange your instrument, or issue you a refund for your instrument. We stand behind our products, and we truly want you to be happy.
Please note that if you simply change your mind about the purchase of an item - if you find that it's just not the one for you - you are still entitled to a full refund. We do not routinely charge a restocking fee; however, you will be responsible for the expense involved in shipping the item back to us if you have not purchased free returns through Redo at checkout. (Redo is available for domestic sales in the US only - international customers will be responsible for return shipping). Upon receipt of your return, our technicians will go over the instrument to ensure everything is in the same condition in which it was sold. Damage to the instrument, missing accessories, or unauthorized alterations/repairs may affect your refund. Your refund will be processed within 5 business days of our receipt of your return.
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BRAND NEW ITEMS are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless specifically noted otherwise. Please check individual makers for terms and conditions.
USED and OPEN BOX ITEMS include a two-year warranty serviced through our in-house repair shop. We guarantee that every instrument we sell is free of mechanical defects.
PLEASE NOTE: Warranty does not cover the following:
- Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from accident, negligence, misuse, abuse, operation or failure to follow instructions according to the Owner’s Manual for this product
- Any unit which has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed
- Normal wear and any periodic maintenance
- Deterioration due to perspiration, corrosive atmosphere or other external causes such as extremes in temperature or humidity
- Lacquer or plating finish wear
- Springs, pads and felt parts
HISTORIC ITEMS have not been serviced in our shop and do not include a warranty.
HOW TO USE YOUR WARRANTY
Contact [email protected] attaching photos of the affected item, so that we we may determine the best course of action:
(For larger repairs) Receive a free mailing label to send the instrument back to us for repair. We will address any technical problems in our shop and send you back your horn free of charge.
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(For small repairs) Bring your instrument to a trusted local shop for a quote, and we will reimburse you their nominal shop fee to fix it at their location.


