Clear articulation, bright tone, and an affordable price.
The discontinued first-generation XO—the perfect choice for your C-tube debut.
[Overview]
XO C-tube trumpet. Standard tuning tube type. 127 mm single-piece yellow brass bell. 11.7 mm ML valve bore. Two-piece valve casing. Upper and lower valve casing caps, button rims, and water key: gold-plated finish (gold trim specification).Bell and body: silver-plated finish. Instrument weight: 1,083 grams. Accessories: Genuine double hard case (navy blue; shows some scuffing along the edges)
[Condition]
Slight plating lift (pitting) on the side of the No. 3 slide. Otherwise, there are scattered faint scuff marks, small impact marks, and polishing scratches, but no dents or noticeable scratches. Interior cleaned. Soft parts replaced. *The plastic valve guides and replacement piston springs included with the instrument when new are not included.
[Features]
XO is a brand launched under the design and supervision of Japanese brass instrument technicians, with manufacturing handled by Jupiter, a long-established Taiwanese wind instrument manufacturer. By combining designs tailored to the Japanese performance environment with stable manufacturing techniques, the brand has built a strong reputation, particularly for its B♭ trumpets and flugelhorns.
This instrument is the first-generation XO C-tube trumpet, manufactured around the year 2000. Featuring a classic configuration—a 127-millimeter single-piece yellow brass bell, an 11.7-millimeter ML bore, and a standard tuning slide—it is characterized by clear articulation and a bright, natural sound. Its glamorous appearance, with a silver-plated body accented by gold trim, is also a major attraction.
You’re interested in a C-tube trumpet, but buying a high-end model right off the bat feels like a bit of a stretch. This is exactly the instrument we’d like you to consider. Being able to thoroughly experience the different breath control, intonation, and response compared to a B♭-tube trumpet—as your own instrument—is a major advantage when learning to switch between instruments.
While prices for new C-clari nets are currently rising sharply, this instrument is available for under 130,000 yen (tax included). Start by getting a C-clari net, playing it, and expanding your repertoire. As that first step, this is an instrument you can realistically take on.
