Yamaha YTR-9445CH-BR III C Trumpet Overview
The Yamaha YTR-9445CH-BR III is a professional C trumpet from the Xeno Artist Model Chicago Series, a range intended for demanding orchestral and ensemble work. The Chicago Series occupies Yamaha's artist-level trumpet lineup and is designed around a broad, centered tonal concept with the projection and articulation expected of a professional C trumpet. This particular instrument is the lacquered-brass BR configuration.
Yamaha YTR-9445CH-BR III C Trumpet Specifications
- Instrument Type: C trumpet
- Key: C
- Bore Size: 0.462 inch large bore
- Bell Diameter: 4-7/8 inches
- Bell Material: Yellow brass
- Weight: Heavyweight
- Tuning Slide: Reverse configuration
- Finish: Lacquered brass
- Case: Yamaha zippered fitted case
- Accessories: Trumpet mouthpiece, Yamaha synthetic valve oil, Yamaha synthetic slide grease, Yamaha polishing cloth, and Yamaha slide and valve retainers
Condition & Setup
This lightly used trumpet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The glossy lacquer remains broadly even, with faint superficial handling marks and minor gray spotting on the exposed valve stems. The case and listed accessories are included.
Who the YTR-9445CH-BR III C Trumpet Is For
The YTR-9445CH-BR III is intended for professional orchestral players, advanced conservatory musicians, teachers, and freelancers who want a substantial C-trumpet sound with clear articulation and projection. Its heavyweight, large-bore design and reverse tuning slide suit players who use supported air and favor a broad, centered response for orchestral, chamber, wind ensemble, solo, and studio work.
Common Questions About the Yamaha YTR-9445CH-BR III
How does the Chicago Series BR type differ from a standard Xeno Artist Model?
In addition to Chicago series design goals and feel, the BR type differs by using brass in both sections of the valve casing instead of a mixed nickel silver and brass configuration, and by pairing that with a bell shape and square-cornered bell bow designed to provide defined resistance and a strong tonal core, plus a French bead rim intended to increase player feedback.
What does the large bore and reverse tuning slide contribute?
A large bore supports a broad air column, while a reverse tuning slide reduces interruption through the leadpipe and tuning-slide section. Together with the heavyweight build, these features support a substantial tonal core and an open blowing approach.
Why do orchestral players use a C trumpet?
The C trumpet is widely used in orchestral and chamber playing for its direct articulation, focused projection, and practical relationship to repertoire written in concert pitch. Professional players select C, Bb, and other trumpets according to the musical demands of each part.
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Yamaha YTR-9445CH-BR III 'Xeno' Chicago Series Professional C Trumpet in Lacquer
Yamaha YTR-9445CH-BR III C Trumpet Overview
The Yamaha YTR-9445CH-BR III is a professional C trumpet from the Xeno Artist Model Chicago Series, a range intended for demanding orchestral and ensemble work. The Chicago Series occupies Yamaha's artist-level trumpet lineup and is designed around a broad, centered tonal concept with the projection and articulation expected of a professional C trumpet. This particular instrument is the lacquered-brass BR configuration.
Yamaha YTR-9445CH-BR III C Trumpet Specifications
- Instrument Type: C trumpet
- Key: C
- Bore Size: 0.462 inch large bore
- Bell Diameter: 4-7/8 inches
- Bell Material: Yellow brass
- Weight: Heavyweight
- Tuning Slide: Reverse configuration
- Finish: Lacquered brass
- Case: Yamaha zippered fitted case
- Accessories: Trumpet mouthpiece, Yamaha synthetic valve oil, Yamaha synthetic slide grease, Yamaha polishing cloth, and Yamaha slide and valve retainers
Condition & Setup
This lightly used trumpet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The glossy lacquer remains broadly even, with faint superficial handling marks and minor gray spotting on the exposed valve stems. The case and listed accessories are included.
Who the YTR-9445CH-BR III C Trumpet Is For
The YTR-9445CH-BR III is intended for professional orchestral players, advanced conservatory musicians, teachers, and freelancers who want a substantial C-trumpet sound with clear articulation and projection. Its heavyweight, large-bore design and reverse tuning slide suit players who use supported air and favor a broad, centered response for orchestral, chamber, wind ensemble, solo, and studio work.
Common Questions About the Yamaha YTR-9445CH-BR III
How does the Chicago Series BR type differ from a standard Xeno Artist Model?
In addition to Chicago series design goals and feel, the BR type differs by using brass in both sections of the valve casing instead of a mixed nickel silver and brass configuration, and by pairing that with a bell shape and square-cornered bell bow designed to provide defined resistance and a strong tonal core, plus a French bead rim intended to increase player feedback.
What does the large bore and reverse tuning slide contribute?
A large bore supports a broad air column, while a reverse tuning slide reduces interruption through the leadpipe and tuning-slide section. Together with the heavyweight build, these features support a substantial tonal core and an open blowing approach.
Why do orchestral players use a C trumpet?
The C trumpet is widely used in orchestral and chamber playing for its direct articulation, focused projection, and practical relationship to repertoire written in concert pitch. Professional players select C, Bb, and other trumpets according to the musical demands of each part.
We are proud to be an authorized Yamaha dealer
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In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days
Financing available. Apply directly at checkout
30-day risk-free trial
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Yamaha YTR-9445CH-BR III 'Xeno' Chicago Series Professional C Trumpet in Lacquer
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