Yamaha Model YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III 'Xeno' New York Series C Trumpet

Yamaha YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III C Trumpet Specifications

• Key: C
• Series: Custom Xeno Artist Model New York Series (BR type)
• Bell: YS4 bell
• Bell design: Narrower toward valve casing; square-cornered bell bow
• Rim construction: French bead
• Leadpipe: MC2 with Malone Pipe leadpipe construction (thinner wall than standard Xeno Artist Model leadpipe)
• Valve casing: Brass upper and lower sections
• Caps: Brass top and bottom caps
• Water key: Xeno Artist Model water key with rubber cork seal material
• 3rd valve slide: Extended slide travel via stopper position; includes button and quarter-circle stopper ring
• Finish: Lacquer
• Case: TRC-801E double case (hand carry, shoulder, or backpack)
• Accessories: Yamaha TR17B4 mouthpiece, valve oil, cleaning cloth

Condition & Setup

Brand New. This instrument is inspected, professionally set up to manufacturer standards, and play-tested to verify valve function, slide fit, and overall response before it ships. 

Who the YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III C Trumpet Is For

The YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III is a professional C trumpet designed for orchestral and high-level ensemble players who need secure intonation, clear core, and controllable brilliance across the full range. As a BR type Xeno Artist Model New York Series instrument, it is built to deliver a flexible sound and agile control while preserving the stable pitch center and consistency expected from the Xeno platform.

What distinguishes this model within the New York C category is its brass-intensive approach (including a full brass valve casing and brass caps) paired with the Malone Pipe leadpipe concept and response-oriented hardware details. The YS4 bell and MC2 leadpipe pairing is intended to support a focused, projecting orchestral sound with defined feedback, while the French bead rim construction is engineered to improve player response and feel. Practical performance updates, including the resonance-oriented water key design with a revised rubber cork seal and a 3rd-slide setup that allows additional extension for accurate low F, are aimed at players who demand repeatable results in professional settings.

Common Questions About The Yamaha YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III

What does “BR type” mean on the YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III?

BR type refers to a Custom Xeno Artist Model variant that uses more brass components, including a full brass valve casing and brass caps, to influence response and tonal behavior while retaining the Xeno Artist Model’s pitch stability.

How is the YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III different from the YTR-9445NYS-YM?

This model includes “YS” in the name to distinguish it from the YTR-9445NYS-YM. The YTR-9445NYS-YS-BR III uses the YS4 bell design and is configured as a BR type New York Series instrument developed with input from David Bilger.

What is the Malone Pipe leadpipe, and why does it matter?

The Malone Pipe leadpipe is based on leadpipe designs by brass artisan Bob Malone and is selected by Yamaha to support response, intonation consistency, and evenness of tone. On this BR type model it uses a thinner-wall approach than the standard Xeno Artist Model leadpipe.

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