YAMAHA Xeno II YTR-8335UGS “Upturned Bell” B♭ Trumpet

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Product Details
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"Even when you look down, the sound goes forward, and your spirit goes even further forward!!"
A practical upturn bell specification that shines on stage

[Overview]
A custom-made upturn bell model based on the Yamaha B♭ trumpet Xeo (Xeno), standard model (2nd generation). 123mm one-piece turn-up bell. ML (11.65mm) valve bore. Silver-plated finish. Instrument weight 1093 grams. Manufactured in 1995. Accessories: Yamaha double hard case (no internal dividers)

[Condition]
A custom-made upturn bell model. The body is original. The bell appears to be a modified bell (material unknown) that has been replaced and installed. There are some solder marks on the braces and extensions, but otherwise, there are only scattered polishing marks and light scratches. There are no noticeable scratches or accident history. The tubing has been cleaned, soft parts replaced, and all parts have been serviced and adjusted.

[Features]
This is a custom-made model with an upturned bell, based on the second generation Yamaha Xeno.
It was made around the same time as the Yamaha upturned bell trumpet used by the renowned jazz trumpeter Terumasa Hino in the mid-1990s, making its mere existence intriguing.

Speaking of upturned bells, the 45-degree upturned trumpet favored by modern jazz giant Dizzy Gillespie is extremely famous, but the angle of this instrument is more modest, at around 25 degrees.
This design isn't just for the sake of a radical visual impact; it also has the practical advantage of allowing the bell to easily face the front of the stage even when holding the instrument slightly downwards while looking at sheet music.

Of course, that's not the only appeal of an up-bell design.
The presence it gives you when you're on stage, and the sense of exhilaration it gives the player, are also major attractions of this design. Just having the bell pointing upwards somehow makes you feel more confident. It's practical, yet it also has a dazzling presence that makes you feel like it's something special the moment you see it. That exquisite balance is what makes this instrument so interesting.

The base model is the Yamaha Xeno 2nd generation standard model.
This is a truly unique custom-made model that builds upon the original's solid design and operability, while adding Upbell's distinctive personality and sense of exclusivity.
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