Yamaha YSL-456A Intermediate Trombone with F Attachment

Yamaha YSL-456A Intermediate Trombone with F Attachment is the A Series horn built for Australian players stepping off a student trombone and wanting something that will carry them through a jazz band, a concert band or an orchestra. Clear lacquer over a gold brass bell, with a slide from Yamaha's professional line.

Bb with F trigger

The F attachment takes the horn down below the open Bb range and gives you alternate positions, so the low notes in a big band chart or a symphonic part sit close to hand instead of a long reach out to sixth. For a player moving up, it is the feature that opens the intermediate and advanced repertoire.

Two-piece gold brass bell

The bell is gold brass, a higher-copper alloy than yellow brass, made in two pieces. Gold brass rounds off the edge of the sound and gives it more body, which suits everything from a pit orchestra to a big band section without turning harsh at volume.

Medium-large 13.34mm bore, professional slide

The 13.34mm bore is medium-large, big enough to give a full sound at forte without needing a professional's air, and the brass outer slide comes from Yamaha's professional range. A fast, even slide is what separates a good trombone from a frustrating one, and it is the part Yamaha did not economise on here.

An Australian-market specification

The A in YSL456A marks a specification Yamaha put together for the Australian market, which is why the model number does not turn up on Yamaha's overseas sites. The clear lacquer finish keeps the brass protected and easy to wipe down after a gig.

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