Yamaha Model YTR-9335CHS-BR III 'Xeno' Chicago Series Bb Trumpet SN D98343

Yamaha YTR-9335CHS-BR III Trumpet Overview

The Yamaha YTR-9335CHS-BR III Custom Xeno Chicago Artist trumpet is a professional Bb trumpet developed in collaboration with leading Chicago orchestral players for musicians who want broad projection, centered response, and refined control across dynamic ranges. As part of Yamaha’s Custom Xeno Artist Model line, it is designed for advanced and professional trumpet players seeking an instrument suited to orchestral, solo, and high-level ensemble work, with a design that emphasizes stability, color, and flexibility.

Yamaha YTR-9335CHS-BR III Trumpet Specifications

• Key: Bb
• Series: Custom Xeno Artist Model Chicago
• Bore Size: ML
• Bell Material: Yellow brass
• Bell Construction: One-piece, hand-hammered. Narrower bell design toward the valve casing with square-cornered bell bow, French bead rim
• Valve casing material: Brass upper and lower sections (BR type), with brass top and bottom caps
• Main tuning slide: Square main tuning slide (2019 Xeno Artist Model revision feature)
• Leadpipe: Reverse-type
• Finish: Silver plate
• Case: Yamaha trumpet case
• Accessories: Yamaha 17B4 mouthpiece, valve oil, cleaning cloth

Condition & Setup

This trumpet has seen light use as a demo model and is in superb condition. This instrument has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to confirm proper function and reliable performance.

Who the YTR-9335CHS-BR III Trumpet Is For

The Yamaha YTR-9335CHS-BR III trumpet is a professional Bb trumpet designed for advanced players and working artists who need orchestral depth, precise articulation, and consistent slotting in a high-performance instrument. It is especially well suited to serious conservatory students, freelance professionals, and symphonic players looking for a model shaped around the response and tonal ideals associated with the Chicago school of trumpet playing.

Its general tonal character is broad, dense, and centered, with enough flexibility for both powerful ensemble projection and controlled lyrical playing. What distinguishes this model within the Custom Xeno lineup is its Artist Model design concept, which prioritizes orchestral color, stability at volume, and nuanced control rather than a generalized all-purpose setup.

Common Questions About The Yamaha YTR-9335CHS-BR III

What does BR type mean on the YTR-9335CHS-BR III?

BR type refers to a Xeno Artist Model variant that uses many brass parts, including a brass upper and lower valve casing and brass top and bottom caps, to promote a brighter tonal profile and a freer playing feel while retaining Xeno intonation stability.

How is the Chicago Series BR different from a standard Xeno Artist Model trumpet?

The Chicago Series BR is voiced and engineered for a Chicago-style blend of brilliance and depth, and it adds BR-specific brass construction plus design elements like a narrower bell profile toward the valve casing and a square-cornered bell bow for defined resistance, strong tonal core, and consistent feel across the range.

What kind of player is the Chicago Artist model best for?

This model is best for players who prefer a larger orchestral concept of sound with secure slotting, strong projection, and tonal breadth, particularly in classical and symphonic settings.

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