

Yamaha YCR-8335II Neo Custom Cornet Overview
The Yamaha YCR-8335II Neo Custom Cornet is a professional Bb cornet designed to offer a wide palette of tonal colors with a responsive, flexible feel, developed in collaboration with leading brass band cornet artists and conductors to support both solo and ensemble performance.
Yamaha YCR-8335II Neo Custom Cornet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb Cornet
- Series: Neo Custom
- Key: Bb
- Leadpipe Material: Gold brass
- Main Tuning Slide Material: Gold brass
- Design Notes: Developed with three prominent brass band cornet players and conductors
- Finish: Lacquer
- Case: Yamaha custom designed single hardshell case
- Mouthpiece: CR-16ES
Condition & Setup
Brand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This instrument has been professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested by our brass technicians prior to shipment.
Who the YCR-8335II Neo Custom Cornet Is For
The Yamaha YCR-8335II Neo Custom Cornet is a professional Bb cornet built for players who need a broad range of tonal colors and controlled flexibility across dynamic levels. Its Neo design focuses on expression and nuance, making it a strong fit for serious brass band cornet sections, principal cornet work, and solo repertoire where color and articulation detail matter.
The use of gold brass in the leadpipe and main tuning slide is intended to support a rich, flexible sound and provide excellent response in the high register. Within Yamaha's cornet lineup, the Neo concept is aimed at players who want freedom to shape the sound without fighting the instrument, whether blending inside an ensemble or projecting a solo line with clarity.
Common Questions About The Yamaha YCR-8335II
What makes the YCR-8335II "Neo" different from other Yamaha cornets?
The Neo line was developed to provide a greater breadth of tonal colors for expressive playing. The YCR-8335II uses gold brass in the leadpipe and main tuning slide to support a rich, flexible sound and strong response, particularly in the high register.
Is the Yamaha YCR-8335II Neo Custom Cornet suitable for professional brass band use?
Yes. The YCR-8335II is a professional model developed with input from leading brass band cornet players and conductors, and it is designed to support both section blending and the control required for principal and solo cornet roles.
Does this cornet emphasize solo projection or ensemble blend?
It is designed for both. The Neo concept prioritizes tonal flexibility, helping players shape color for solo passages while maintaining the control and consistency needed to blend in an ensemble.
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Yamaha YCR-8335II 'Neo' Custom Cornet in Lacquer
Yamaha YCR-8335II Neo Custom Cornet Overview
The Yamaha YCR-8335II Neo Custom Cornet is a professional Bb cornet designed to offer a wide palette of tonal colors with a responsive, flexible feel, developed in collaboration with leading brass band cornet artists and conductors to support both solo and ensemble performance.
Yamaha YCR-8335II Neo Custom Cornet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb Cornet
- Series: Neo Custom
- Key: Bb
- Leadpipe Material: Gold brass
- Main Tuning Slide Material: Gold brass
- Design Notes: Developed with three prominent brass band cornet players and conductors
- Finish: Lacquer
- Case: Yamaha custom designed single hardshell case
- Mouthpiece: CR-16ES
Condition & Setup
Brand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This instrument has been professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested by our brass technicians prior to shipment.
Who the YCR-8335II Neo Custom Cornet Is For
The Yamaha YCR-8335II Neo Custom Cornet is a professional Bb cornet built for players who need a broad range of tonal colors and controlled flexibility across dynamic levels. Its Neo design focuses on expression and nuance, making it a strong fit for serious brass band cornet sections, principal cornet work, and solo repertoire where color and articulation detail matter.
The use of gold brass in the leadpipe and main tuning slide is intended to support a rich, flexible sound and provide excellent response in the high register. Within Yamaha's cornet lineup, the Neo concept is aimed at players who want freedom to shape the sound without fighting the instrument, whether blending inside an ensemble or projecting a solo line with clarity.
Common Questions About The Yamaha YCR-8335II
What makes the YCR-8335II "Neo" different from other Yamaha cornets?
The Neo line was developed to provide a greater breadth of tonal colors for expressive playing. The YCR-8335II uses gold brass in the leadpipe and main tuning slide to support a rich, flexible sound and strong response, particularly in the high register.
Is the Yamaha YCR-8335II Neo Custom Cornet suitable for professional brass band use?
Yes. The YCR-8335II is a professional model developed with input from leading brass band cornet players and conductors, and it is designed to support both section blending and the control required for principal and solo cornet roles.
Does this cornet emphasize solo projection or ensemble blend?
It is designed for both. The Neo concept prioritizes tonal flexibility, helping players shape color for solo passages while maintaining the control and consistency needed to blend in an ensemble.
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We are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer
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Yamaha YCR-8335II 'Neo' Custom Cornet in Lacquer
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Return Policy
We offer an unconditional 30-day return policy to ensure you’re completely satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, return the item for a full refund or full exchange credit (reeds and other consumables are non-returnable once opened). Every instrument we sell is guaranteed to be free of mechanical defects—if an issue arises, contact us and we’ll either reimburse a local repair or provide a prepaid return label for repair, exchange, or refund. If you simply change your mind, you may still return the item for a full refund, but return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless free returns were purchased through Redo at checkout. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Shop Warranty:
Brand new items are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted (see the individual maker for details). Open box/refurbished, used, and vintage items include a two-year warranty serviced by our in-house repair shop, and we guarantee every instrument will be free of mechanical defects. Warranty coverage does not include damage from accident, misuse, negligence, improper operation, unauthorized alterations or removed serial numbers, normal wear and routine maintenance, environmental damage (including perspiration, corrosion, or extreme temperature and humidity), lacquer or plating wear, or consumable parts such as springs, pads, and felts. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
