Built for the Orchestra Pit — and the Concert Hall
There are trombones, and then there are trombones you reach for when the stakes are highest. The Yamaha YSL-882IIGOR Xeno falls squarely in the second category. It's a professional Bb/F tenor trombone built from the ground up for orchestral performance — the kind of horn that gets out of your way and lets you play.
The "GOR" in the name tells you a lot right away: gold brass bell, open-wrap F attachment, and reversed tuning slides. Each of those choices was deliberate. Together, they produce an instrument with a broad, centered sound and the kind of even response across the full range that orchestral players spend years chasing.
Whether you're sitting in a symphony section or taking on a demanding solo passage, the 882IIGOR gives you the dynamic flexibility and tonal depth to handle it — from soft, controlled pianissimo phrases all the way up to full projection at fortissimo.
A Gold Brass Bell That Warms the Sound
The bell on the 882IIGOR is a one-piece, hand-hammered gold brass design measuring 8-2/3 inches (220mm) in diameter. Gold brass sits tonally between yellow brass and rose brass — it brings a warmer, fuller character than standard yellow brass while keeping clarity and focus intact. The result is a sound that blends beautifully in an ensemble context without losing its identity.
The thick-walled construction and hand-hammering process contribute to consistent response across the entire range of the instrument. Players often find this translates to fewer surprises in live performance — the horn responds the same way in every register, night after night.
Open Wrap, Reversed Slides, and the Balanced Response Rotor
The open-wrap F attachment is one of the defining features of the Xeno "O" family. By eliminating sharp bends in the tubing, the open-wrap design minimizes changes in blowing resistance when you engage the F attachment — you get a freer, more uniform feel whether you're playing in Bb or dipping into the lower F register. No sudden stuffiness, no adjustment needed.
Reversed tuning slides on both the main slide and the F-attachment section reduce turbulence in the airflow path, contributing to a more open playing feel throughout. And the Generation II "balanced response" rotor — one of the key updates in this revision — helps air release evenly into the F-attachment slide, creating a smoother transition every time you trigger it.
Slide Action and the Gen II Lever System
The 882IIGOR pairs a yellow brass outer slide with a nickel silver inner slide. The narrow slide design contributes to a smooth, well-defined tone with comfortable playing resistance. The Generation II lever action features a shorter stroke for improved operability, along with a double torsion spring for consistent lever feel and double ball bearings that reduce maintenance demands over time.
The bore measures 0.547 inches — a large bore that delivers a full, dark sound and gives you fine-tuned control over the lower range. This is the bore specification that serious symphonic players gravitate toward when they need both power and subtlety in the same instrument.
Product Features:
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Key: Bb/F tenor trombone with F attachment
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Bell: One-piece, hand-hammered gold brass, 220mm (8-2/3") diameter
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Bore Size: Large — 13.89mm (0.547")
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F Attachment: Open-wrap design with Generation II balanced response rotor
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Tuning Slides: Reversed main and F-attachment tuning slides for unrestricted airflow
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Outer Slide Material: Yellow brass
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Inner Slide Material: Nickel silver
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Lever Action: Gen II shorter stroke with double torsion spring and double ball bearings
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Finish: Clear lacquer
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Series: Xeno (Generation II)
Brand: Yamaha
Model: YSL-882IIGOR Xeno
SKU: YSL-882IIGOR
Condition: New
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