Yamaha YTR-2330 Bb- Trumpet
Bb Trumpet
- Brass body
- ML-Bore: 11.65 mm
- Bell: Ø 123 mm
- Monel valves
- No rest on the main tuning slide
- Bell with optimal material thickness
- New valve cover and finger buttons
- Adjustable finger hook on 3rd slide
- Saddle on the first valve slide
- Weight. 1.09 kg
- Finish: Gold lacquered
- Incl. Yamaha TR11B4 mouthpiece and TRC-100EII gig bag
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Available since March 2012
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Item number 279397
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Bore Size Medium Large
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Bell Material Brass
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Valve Material Monel
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Leadpipe Material Gold Brass
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Finish Gold Lacquered
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One Piece Design No
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Incl. Mouthpiece Yes
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Incl. Case / Gigbag Yes
A perfect beginner's trumpet
The Yamaha YTR‑2330 is an ideal entry point into the world of Yamaha trumpets. Featuring a brass bell with an optimised wall thickness, the instrument stands out among its contemporaries for its pleasantly light, direct response and excellent intonation, allowing a player's embouchure to bring even the more difficult notes into focus without too much difficulty. Long‑term enjoyment is also ensured by the use of gold brass for the leadpipe, as this eliminates the risk of zinc rot corroding this famously vulnerable part of the trumpet. Little touches like this show that, as so often, Yamaha has brought its full depth of expertise to bear in developing the YTR-2330 – proving that a student model need make no compromise in quality. Quite the opposite: For this instrument, Yamaha has applied both its decades of experience making musical instruments and new findings from the company's in‑house research division.
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Vibrant and responsive
The Yamaha YTR-2330 offers an appealing combination of characteristics in terms of both playability and timbre. This begins with the two‑piece bell, which is made using Yamaha's state‑of‑the‑art production methods and, as a result, delivers a uniform sound that still feels vibrant and responsive. Thanks to its balanced weight, together with the adjustable third‑valve trigger, the instrument naturally settles into the hands, helping good technique feel instinctive rather than forced. Added to this is the spit-valve on the third slide, further improving the instrument's usability. One very high-end feature is the smooth action of the Monel valves, set into a block manufactured to extremely tight tolerances. The instrument is supplied with an original Yamaha mouthpiece, with a student‑friendly cup shape that makes it easier to get a grip on all the different registers of the trumpet.
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First steps... and the next steps
With its ML bore measuring 11.65mm, the Yamaha YTR‑2330 implements one of the most commonly used bore sizes. Because it doesn't require excessive blowing pressure, but still offers enough resistance to help shape the tone, both beginners and more advanced players will benefit from the easy response. This B-flat trumpet is highly versatile and, thanks to the adjustable finger ring on the third valve, is suitable for players of all ages and all hand sizes. All this makes the YTR‑2330 a great choice for students looking for a well‑balanced, functional instrument at an accessible price – one that will prove a reliable companion over those important first years. The YTR‑2330 is at home in a wide range of musical styles and will be a welcome presence in many different ensembles, from traditional brass sections and big bands through to more contemporary settings.
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About Yamaha
For decades, Yamaha has been one of the world's best-known manufacturers of musical instruments and audio technology. The Japanese company's long history began at the end of the 19th century with the harmonium. The product range has constantly expanded since then, which has made Yamaha one of the few manufacturers today to offer almost the entire range of existing musical instruments: From upright and grand pianos to guitars, wind instruments, and bowed string instruments and from drums and percussion to electronic keyboards and synthesizers. Yamaha is also a major force in the field of audio engineering as a manufacturer of mixing consoles, amplifiers, PA systems, and more. Yamaha's guiding principle is to combine traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology.
Safe journey!
The Yamaha YTR‑2330 is supplied with a light, compact Yamaha gig bag, which makes it easy to store and transport the instrument safely. The bag is fitted with carrying handles as well as backpack‑style shoulder straps. For those looking for more peace of mind and extra comfort on longer journeys – such as when travelling, or dealing with bad weather on the way to music lessons, rehearsals, or recitals – there's also the Thomann Trekking Case for trumpet. This extremely popular option offers an excellent level of protection thanks to its water‑repellent Rok‑Tex outer material, and also features a large external pocket for sheet music and accessories, as well as stowable backpack straps. As any old hand will tell you: The better and more robust the case, the longer the instrument will last.