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A Rotary Trumpet with Traditional Germanic Sound





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Designed by brassmeister Thomas Lubitz, the Yamaha YTR-948FFMGS is a modern C rotary trumpet with classic European sonic characteristics. This horn's 0.443-inch bore elicits a focused, brilliant sound, and its gold brass lead pipe is specially tapered for superb intonation and a dark, powerful sonic character. The YTR-948FFMGS's pressure-formed tubing yields low turbulence and smooth air flow. Its hand-lapped rotary valves and slides ensure a perfect fit and seal, while its light-touch rotor lever mechanism provides super-quick response with minimal effort. The YTR-948FFMGS features a 1-piece, 5.12-inch gold brass bell with an axial seam for uniform resonance and world-class tone. You also get a trigger third-valve slide adjustment and a brilliant, silver-plated finish. For an orchestral rotary trumpet with traditional Germanic sound, the Yamaha YTR-948FFMGS sets the bar.





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Tailor-made for discriminating players





Discerning musicians searching for a pro-level rotary trumpet will find much to appreciate in the YTR-948FFMGS. This horn comes with a gold brass lead pipe that's tapered for superb intonation and a dark, powerful sonic character. Its medium, 0.443-inch bore produces a focused, brilliant sound. Hand-lapped rotary valves and slides ensure a perfect fit and seal between the valve and casing or slide parts for smooth air flow and action, while a light-touch rotor lever mechanism provides super-quick response with minimal effort. You also get a trigger third-valve slide adjustment for stress-free adjustability.





1-piece gold brass bell





Constructed from gold brass, the Yamaha YTR-948FFMGS's 1-piece, 5.12-inch bell boasts an axial seam, which contributes greatly to its uniform resonance and superior tone. The YTR-948FFMGS's bell exhibits a broad, rich sound with fast response and a commanding presence; it also features a silver-plated brass body, which produces an ear-grabbing brilliant quality. At Sweetwater, we've also found that this trumpet's silver-plated finish gives it a gleaming, polished look.





Yamaha Custom Series brass and woodwinds





The pinnacle of Yamaha's production brass and woodwinds, the Yamaha Custom Series comprises a stunning collection of professional-grade instruments. Meticulously crafted using a combination of hi-tech manufacturing techniques and old-world hand finishing, Yamaha Custom Series brass and woodwinds present players with a sublime playing experience, top-notch tone, and heirloom-quality construction. When you require an instrument that shines in professional settings, with a gorgeous look and a full expressive range, turn to Yamaha Custom Series brass and woodwinds.





Yamaha YTR-948FFMGS Rotary Trumpet Features:


Modern C rotary trumpet with classic European sonic characteristics


Designed by Brassmeister Thomas Lubitz at the Yamaha Frankfurt Atelier


0.443-inch bore elicits a focused, brilliant sound


Gold brass lead pipe is tapered for superb intonation and a dark, powerful sonic character


Pressure-formed tubing yields low turbulence and smooth air flow


Hand-lapped rotary valves and slides ensure a perfect fit and seal


Light-touch rotor lever mechanism provides super-quick response with minimal effort


1-piece, 5.12-inch bell boasts an axial seam for uniform resonance and superior tone


Gold brass bell exhibits a broad, rich sound with fast response and a commanding presence.


Trigger 3rd-valve slide adjustment provides stress-free adjustability


Silver-plated finish lends a brilliant sheen to every note you play


Comes with a case and a 15E4 mouthpiece