Description
The Yamaha YTR-8335LA is a highly acclaimed, professional Custom series Bb trumpet designed in collaboration with legendary West Coast studio and jazz trumpeter Wayne Bergeron.
This model has been gently used with a little ring wear on the 3rd slide and a small repaired crease scar on the bell flair.
Model Overview: Yamaha YTR-8335LA
- The “LA” Distinction: The “LA” in the model name stands for Los Angeles, indicating its engineering focus on the versatile, high-projection needs of LA studio, commercial, and big band musicians.
- Design & Feel: It features a Medium-Large bore (.459″) combined with a large-bore tuning slide. This gives players a very open, free-blowing feel while maintaining excellent tonal core and slotting efficiency.
- Craftsmanship: The horn features a single-piece yellow brass bell with a French bead rim (a flat-rim soldering technique that optimizes sound feedback directly to the player).
Serial Number & Generation: D68718
- Generation II Identification: The “D” prefix in modern Yamaha professional brass serial numbers designates a Second-Generation (Gen II) model.
- Production Context: Yamaha launched the upgraded Gen II version of the 8335LA in late 2021. Given the sequential progression of these high-end, hand-built instruments, a serial number in the D68xxx range indicates it was manufactured in Japan.
Gen II Upgrades Present on This Horn
Because your serial number confirms this is a 2nd-generation model, this trumpet includes several specific engineering overhauls not found on the original version:
- Phosphor Bronze Bottom Caps: The bottom valve caps are manufactured from heavy phosphor bronze. This adds weight to the valve casing, resulting in richer mid-register overtones and extra stability in the upper register.
- Two-Piece Valve Casing: The valve cluster utilizes a modified two-piece casing design. This introduces a precise amount of playing resistance, ensuring the horn doesn’t “break up” or spread under high volumes.
- Xeno Artist Parts: Your model borrows advanced components from Yamaha’s top-tier Xeno Artist line, including redesigned top valve caps, lighter finger buttons, and an upgraded water key.
Comes with the original black leather-wrapped case ( no MPC)
How to Identify the Generation (Gen I vs. Gen II)
Yamaha updated the Wayne Bergeron model from Generation I to Generation II (LAII) around 2021. The easiest way to tell them apart without a factory log is to look at the bottom valve caps and the bell logo.
- Check the Bottom Valve Caps:
- Gen I: Features standard, standard-weight bottom valve caps that match the rest of the horn’s finish.
- Gen II: Comes factory-equipped with heavy phosphor bronze bottom caps. They have a distinct unplated, slightly dark copper/gold tint and add physical weight to the bottom of the valve block.
- Check the Bell Engraving:
- Gen I: Features the traditional standard Custom/Xeno script.
- Gen II: Features a prominent Yamaha Tuning Fork logo stamped directly on the bell right next to or above the model engraving.
- Check the Water Key & Valve Casing:
- Gen II features a newly designed ergonomic slide stop and an updated high-efficiency water key borrowed from the premium Xeno Artist series.
