{"product_id":"yamaha-ytr-8310zii-custom-z-professional-bobby-shew-bb-trumpet-in-lacquer","title":"Yamaha YTR-8310ZII 'Custom Z' Professional Bobby Shew Bb Trumpet in Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YTR-8310ZII Bb Trumpet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha YTR-8310ZII Bb Trumpet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: YTR-8310ZII Custom Z Bobby Shew II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore size: Step bore 11.3mm (0.445\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell diameter: 127mm (5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve Section: 3 piston valves with precise valve casing design; two-piece valve casing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadpipe: Updated leadpipe design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: New valve caps, buttons, and stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStopper Screw: Longer stopper screw for increased stability and high-register playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Gold epoxy lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Yamaha TRC-801E case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Bobby Shew Jazz Signature Series mouthpiece, valve oil, cleaning cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the YTR-8310ZII Bb Trumpet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Yamaha YTR-8310ZII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of music is the Yamaha YTR-8310ZII best suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the step-bore design do on the YTR-8310ZII?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Yamaha YTR-8310ZII covered by a warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This trumpet is brand new and includes the full 5-year Yamaha manufacturer's warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/Yamahalogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Yamahalogo\/YamahalogoThumb0.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha Logo\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54025052717421,"sku":"YTR8310ZII","price":3299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/6355675.jpg?v=1789907379","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/yamaha-ytr-8310zii-custom-z-professional-bobby-shew-bb-trumpet-in-lacquer","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}