Yamaha YSL-891Z Custom Z Tenor Trombone - Dual Leadpipes | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Yamaha YSL-891Z Custom Z Tenor Trombone delivers supreme tonal flexibility for the serious jazz trombonist, designed in collaboration with legendary artists Andy Martin and Wycliffe Gordon. This professional jazz trombone features two interchangeable leadpipes (NY and LA types) that provide vastly different tonal characteristics, allowing musicians to adapt their sound for any performance environment from intimate studios to large concert halls. Perfect for professional jazz musicians, commercial players, and serious students who demand the ultimate versatility in tonal expression and performance capability.
Product Overview
The YSL-891Z represents Yamaha's commitment to creating instruments that meet the specific demands of jazz performance, developed through extensive collaboration with two of the most respected names in jazz trombone. The dual leadpipe system provides unprecedented versatility, with the NY Type offering broad taper and extra length for powerful performances and soft, deep tone that fills large spaces, while the LA Type features gentler taper and shorter length for quick response and focused, bright tone ideal for studio and intimate performance situations.
Professional construction includes a one-piece hammered yellow brass bell that produces pure, perfectly-balanced tone with quick response and extra presence through advanced manufacturing techniques. The bell's axial seam creates a continuous extension of the instrument's material, resulting in pure, uniform resonance and superior tone quality. The .508" medium bore provides the ideal balance for jazz performance, offering both the projection needed for big band work and the control required for subtle ballad expression.
Advanced slide technology features chrome-plated nickel-silver drawn inner slides that are extremely durable with quick, sensitive response. The one-piece drawn brass outer slide maintains accurate diameter throughout its length, ensuring airtightness, smooth action, and exceptional durability with extremely close tolerances that make the horn respond quickly and effortlessly.
Ideal For
- Professional jazz musicians requiring maximum tonal flexibility for diverse performance situations
- Big band and swing ensemble players needing both powerful projection and subtle expression
- Commercial and studio musicians who must adapt to various musical styles and recording environments
- Advanced students studying jazz performance and seeking professional-grade versatility
- Solo jazz artists demanding the ultimate in tonal expression and responsive performance
Key Features
Dual Leadpipe System
Two interchangeable leadpipes designed with Andy Martin and Wycliffe Gordon provide supreme tonal flexibility: NY Type for powerful, deep tone in large venues, and LA Type for focused, bright response in studio settings.
Professional Artist Collaboration
Designed with input from legendary jazz trombonists Andy Martin and Wycliffe Gordon, ensuring the instrument meets the specific demands and tonal preferences of world-class jazz performers.
One-Piece Hammered Bell
The one-piece hammered yellow brass bell with axial seam creates pure, uniform resonance and perfectly-balanced tone with quick response and enhanced presence for professional jazz performance.
Advanced Slide Technology
Chrome-plated nickel-silver drawn inner slides with one-piece drawn brass outer slide provide exceptional durability, smooth action, and quick, sensitive response with extremely close tolerances.
Jazz-Optimized Specifications
The .508" medium bore and 8" bell diameter combination provides the ideal balance of projection and control specifically calibrated for the demands of professional jazz performance.
What's Included
- Yamaha YSL-891Z Custom Z Tenor Trombone with gold lacquer finish
- NY Type leadpipe (broad taper for powerful, deep tone)
- LA Type leadpipe (gentle taper for focused, bright response)
- Yamaha SL-45C2S professional mouthpiece
- Professional carrying case
- Free standard shipping
- Full manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | YSL-891Z Custom Z |
| Type | Professional Jazz Tenor Trombone |
| Key | Bb |
| Bore Size | .508" (12.9mm) medium |
| Bell | 8" (204.4mm) one-piece hammered yellow brass |
| Bell Type | Fixed with axial seam |
| Leadpipes | 2 interchangeable (NY Type & LA Type) |
| Outer Slide | One-piece drawn yellow brass |
| Inner Slide | Chrome-plated nickel-silver drawn |
| Finish | Gold lacquer |
| Design Collaboration | Andy Martin & Wycliffe Gordon |
| Mouthpiece | Yamaha SL-45C2S included |
| Case | Professional carrying case included |
| Sound Character | Supreme tonal flexibility for jazz performance |
Experience This Custom Z Trombone Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the supreme tonal flexibility and professional jazz performance capabilities of the Yamaha YSL-891Z Custom Z Tenor Trombone. The dual leadpipe system designed by Andy Martin and Wycliffe Gordon provides unprecedented versatility for any jazz performance situation. Contact us today to schedule your in-store trial and discover why the Custom Z series represents the ultimate in jazz trombone design and performance.
