From Yamaha:
The BR Artist Model series represents the latest advancement in the iconic Yamaha Xeno Artist Model C and Bb trumpets. Designed to deliver unparalleled versatility, the BR models combine a richly flexible sound with agile control, all while maintaining the precise and reliable intonation that has made the Xeno series a benchmark for professional players.
Xeno Artist Model BR type
The Xeno Artist Model, which combines tradition and innovation, is now available in a BR type that brings even more possibilities. The BR type features many brass parts for a brilliant tone and free playability, and the accurate pitch performance that is characteristic of the Xeno Artist Model.
The New York series BR type was developed in close cooperation with David Bilger. Based on traditional styling with advanced refinements, the New York Series offers superb presence and brilliance with solid playing resistance.
Valve Casing
Rather than the Xeno Artist Model's 2-piece valve casing configuration that has a nickel silver upper section and a brass lower section, both the upper and lower sections of BR type valve casing are made of brass, including the top and bottom caps.
Brass has a lower specific gravity than nickel silver, resulting in a brighter tone and freer playing feel.
Bell Design
The bell features a design that is narrower toward the valve casing, and a square-cornered bell bow that provides the performer with ideal blowing resistance. This results in a more "three-dimensional" sound, with a strong tonal core that improves upper register playability.
French Bead
Unlike traditional methods where a round rim curl is used, a French bead is an advanced technique that matches the curl to the shape of a semi-cylindrical rim and is characterized by improved feedback of sound to the performer.
Leadpipe and floating finger hook
The BR type features a Malone Pipe™ leadpipe that has a thinner wall than the Xeno Artist Model leadpipe. The Malone Pipe™ has been carefully selected to enhance tone and playability in a way that augments the character of the instrument’s brass components.
The BR type also features an unsoldered finger hook, providing a noticeable difference in tone quality and response.
Malone Pipe™
Based on leadpipes designed by renowned brass artisan Bob Malone, the Malone Pipe™ offers a quick response, superior intonation and unparalleled evenness of tone. Originally a trumpet player himself, Bob Malone opened his own custom brass shop in Los Angeles in 1983. Trumpeters flocked to his shop to have him personally customize their horns. His original leadpipe design has enjoyed wide acclaim and is still held in high regard among trumpet players. Since Bob joined the Yamaha Research and Development team in 2001, his Malone Pipe™ design has made its way into a number of Xeno Artist models and Custom series instruments. Offering rich and brilliant tone with excellent projection, the Malone Pipe™ brings total expression to your music.
Water Key and Water Key Cork
The Xeno Artist Model trumpet water key contributes to musical resonance in a significant way. The weight distribution of the water key arm and saddle improve playability and response while enhancing high register accessibility. A new rubber cork material* that is more resistant to deterioration over time is used for the water key seal. These modifications contribute to improved definition, projection, and response.
* Rubber cork: Cork particles are evenly distributed through a synthetic rubber, achieving greater compression resilience than conventional cork.
Specifications:
| Bell Material | One piece, Yellow brass | |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Diameter | 123mm (4-7/8") | |
| Bore Size | ML 11.65mm (0.459") | |
| Weight | Heavy | |
| Finish | Silver-plated | |
(Comes with a Case and mouthpiece )
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