The Legend Continues
The original Custom Z was born of Yamaha’s long and close partnership with legendary trumpet player Bobby Shew. In 2018, Yamaha and Bobby collaborated to create a second-generation YTR-8310Z that further refines the brilliant tone and well-balanced playing resistance that contemporary styles demand. Bobby needed one versatile, efficient instrument that can wail out powerful lead lines and also play soft, mellow ballads with the musical nuance that Bobby is known for. Yamaha has developed the new Custom Z to satisfy all of Bobby’s playing requirements while retaining the highest level of precision and consistency.
Features
- Key of Bb
- .445" step bore
- Monel alloy pistons
- One-piece side-seam bell achieves a brilliant tone and outstanding projection
- New two-piece valve casing adds depth and core to the tone
- French bead bell rim that enhances feedback to the performer
- Bobby Shew Jazz Signature Series mouthpiece
