Yamaha YSL-882IIOR 'Xeno' Professional Tenor Trombone

Yamaha YSL-882IIOR Tenor Trombone Overview

The Yamaha YSL-882IIOR Xeno is a professional Bb/F tenor trombone built around a .547 inch large bore, an 8 11/16 inch yellow brass bell, and an open-wrap F-attachment with Yamaha’s balanced response rotor. Designed for orchestral and advanced ensemble playing, it pairs a thick-walled, one-piece brazed bell with reversed tuning slides to support an open blow, consistent slotting, and a wide range of controllable tone colors.

Yamaha YSL-882IIOR Tenor Trombone Specifications

• Instrument: Bb/F tenor trombone
• Bore: .547 inch
• Bell: 8 11/16 inch yellow brass
• Bell construction: one-piece, thick-walled, brazed bell; hand-hammered
• Valve: Open-wrap F-attachment with balanced response rotor
• Tuning slide: Reversed main tuning slide
• F-attachment tuning slide: Reversed
• Finish: Lacquered
• Key: Bb/F
• Case: Yamaha SLC-825
• Accessories: Yamaha L51C4 mouthpiece

Condition & Setup

Brand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This trombone has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to confirm proper slide action, valve function, and overall response.

Who the YSL-882IIOR Tenor Trombone Is For

The Yamaha YSL-882IIOR is a professional large-bore Bb/F tenor trombone designed for orchestral, wind ensemble, and serious studio work where breadth of sound and control across dynamics matter. Its thick-walled, one-piece bell construction supports a strong core and consistent resonance, while still allowing flexible shading for nuanced passages.

Within the Xeno lineup, the YSL-882IIOR is defined by its open-wrap F-attachment and balanced response rotor, which together aim for a freer feel and quicker response when using the valve. The reversed main and F-attachment tuning slides reduce airflow restriction through the slide section, helping maintain evenness and balance between open and valve registers.

Common Questions About The Yamaha YSL-882IIOR

Is the Yamaha YSL-882IIOR suitable for professional orchestral use?

Yes. The YSL-882IIOR is a professional Bb/F large-bore tenor trombone with an 8 11/16 inch bell and open-wrap F-attachment, specifications commonly chosen for orchestral and advanced ensemble performance.

What does “reversed tuning slides” change for the player?

On the YSL-882IIOR, both the main tuning slide and the F-attachment tuning slide are reversed to promote a less restricted airflow path through the instrument, which can help the horn feel more open and consistent between registers.

What is the benefit of the open-wrap F-attachment and balanced response rotor?

The open-wrap layout is designed to reduce tight bends in the F-attachment tubing for a more open feel and quicker response when the valve is engaged. Yamaha’s balanced response rotor is intended to keep response and resistance more consistent between open and valve settings.

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