"The resonance of an overseas manufacturer or Yamaha's reliability?"
――To put an end to that dilemma, here's a further tuned-up version of the Xeno 882OR (Open-Lap Reverse), which took on overseas brands head-on.
[Overview]
Yamaha large-bore B♭/F trombone Xeno model 882OR, first generation. Reverse tuning model (both main tuning slide and F slide feature reverse-style draw-out slides). 220mm single-piece yellow brass bell. F slide open model.Mouthpipe: Fixed yellow brass. 13.89mm bore wide-wrap slide. Slide end crook: Yellow brass. Main tuning slide: Gold brass. F tuning slide: Gold brass, yellow brass (2 types included). Rotary valve caps: Gold-plated finish, dome-shaped (2 types included ). Manufactured around 2021. Includes genuine hard case.(Reference: Successor model 882ORII price New ¥649,000)
※Bolded parts indicate custom specifications differing from default
[Condition]
Extremely small shallow dents and scratches near bell rim. Light surface scratches on bell flare. Minor lacquer peeling on slide barrel, slide crossbar, and other hand-held areas. Otherwise, beautiful condition with no noticeable scratches, dents, or accident history. Rotary valves disassembled and cleaned, all soft parts replaced, fully serviced.
[ Features]
Within Yamaha's Xeno series of large-bore tenor bass trombones, the OR series—featuring open-wrap and reverse tuning—is specifically designed for intermediate to advanced players performing in orchestras and wind ensembles.
The combination of a 220mm single-piece yellow brass bell and wide-wrap slide produces a large-scale resonance. The reverse-style main and F tubing, along with the newly designed Balanced Response rotor, achieve an extremely smooth playing feel with no hesitation even during B♭—F key changes.
This instrument is a tuned-up version of the first-generation OR series introduced in 2010, incorporating ideas from the later flagship model YSL-825.The detachable mouthpipe was deliberately changed to a fixed type, and the slide end crook was changed from nickel silver to yellow brass. Furthermore, the main tuning slide and F slide feature gold brass parts identical to those on the 825. The result is a sound with a bright, open resonance characteristic of the yellow brass bell as its core, enhanced with greater articulation and depth. This creates a rich, expressive sound that can be effortlessly controlled from pp to ff.
This is the "serious Xeno" that can stand toe-to-toe with international manufacturers on orchestral and concert band stages. We invite you to experience it for yourself.
