Yamaha YTR946GS Custom Rotary C Trumpet (Silver)

Yamaha QualityHand-hammered one-piece bellA one-piece bell has an axial (lengthwise) seam, making it a continuous extension of the instruments material. This results in pure, uniform resonance and superior tone. A hammered, gold brass bell produces a slightly more broad and rich, yet perfectly-balanced tone with quick response and extra presence due to advanced manufacturing.Hand-lapped valves and slidesHand-lapping rotary valves and slides ensures an absolutely perfect fit and seal between the valve and casing or slide parts. Such a perfect fit helps to achieve smooth air flow and smooth action and improve the response and intonation of the instrument.Pressure-formed tubingPerfectly rounded tubing results in less turbulence and a smoother air flow, thus allowing for an excellent scale and reduced resistance.Laser-fused pluzuma welded bellA high-energy laser fuses the brass together for a virtually seamless bell which allows continuous even vibrations.One-piece, drawn, gold brass leadpipeThis type of leadpipe offers excellent intonation, response and proper resistance.ToneSofter and rounder than piston valve trumpets.LeadpipeThe taper of the leadpipe on the rotary valve trumpet has the optimum taper for superb intonation and dark powerful tone.BracesHeavy gauge bracing adds projection to the sound....