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Yamaha YTR-9445CHSII Xeno Artist Model Chicago C Trumpet

Estimated price for orientation: 4 559 $

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Features Key of C Designed with input from John Hagstrom (Chicago Symphony Orchestra) MalonePipe leadpipe Newly designed Bell, valves, and slides New backpack-style case Description Product Description John Hagstrom, 2nd trumpet in the legendary Chicago Symphony Orchestra brass section, provided artistic guidance in the crafting and design of this new Artist Series C Trumpet, which has been completely re-thought and truly stands out from anything else on the market.The newly designed bell is narrower toward the pistons and has a squared-corner, U-shaped crook that provides the performer with optimal resistance. This results in a richer sound with a strong tonal core that improves upper register playability. The wall thickness gradually tapers, thinning as it gets closer to the rim. The flat rim helps hold sound together even at extreme dynamic ranges.Utilizing an original Malone Pipe (MC1) for a leadpipe and a shallower mouthpiece receiver, we've achieved improved tone and response while providing the performer with optimal resistance characteristics. Malone Pipe is based on leadpipes designed by renowned brass instrument artisan Bob Malone, the Malone Pipe is available in several keys, offering quick response, superior intonation and unparalleled evenness of tone. Originally a trumpet player himself, Bob Malone opened his own custom brass shop in Los Angeles in 1983. Trumpeters flocked to his shop to have him personally customize their horns. His original leadpipe design has enjoyed wide acclaim and is still held in high regard among trumpet players. Since Bob joined Yamaha s Research and Development team in 2001, his Malone Pipe design has made its way into a number of Xeno Artist models and Custom series instruments. Rich and brilliant tone with excellent projection, the Malone Pipe Redesigned parts, such as lighter weight pistons and valve casing, a semi-square crook shaped tuning slide and water key spring, result in improved response and provide the performer with optimal resistance characteristics.The first valve slide features a special brace which gives a stronger focus to the core of the tone for unparalle