Description

This is an excellent playing cornet,  Just a little lacquer wear just behind the finger buttons.  Other than that the cosmetic condition is very good.  Comes with the original Case but not mouthpiece.  We have plenty cornet MPC’s in stock (just ask)

The Yamaha YCR-8335 Neo is a high-quality professional cornet designed primarily for British-style brass band playing. It is part of Yamaha’s premium Neo series, developed with input from two distinguished British cornet players, Russell Gray and Phillip McCann.

Bell diameter 125.5 mm (5 inches)

Bore Large, 11.9 mm (.469”)

1. Yamaha YCR-8335 Neo: Instrument Overview

The YCR-8335 was introduced in July 2013. Yamaha designed the Neo series to meet the musical demands of top-level British brass bands, emphasizing a rich, flexible tone and reliable response throughout the instrument’s range.

Factory specifications

Feature	Specification
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Model	YCR-8335 Neo
Key	B♭
Level	Professional / premium
Bell	One-piece yellow brass
Bell diameter	125.5 mm (5 inches)
Bore	Large, 11.9 mm (.469”)
Finish	Clear lacquer
Leadpipe	Gold brass
Main tuning slide	Gold brass
First-valve slide	Gold brass connecting tube
Valve-slide triggers	First and third valves
Case	Yamaha custom-fitted case

Important distinction: The standard YCR-8335 has a yellow-brass bell with clear lacquer. The YCR-8335G has a gold-brass bell, while the YCR-8335S is the silver-plated version.

2. What Makes the Neo Special?

A. Designed for serious brass band performance

Yamaha developed the Neo series with input from professional British brass band artists Russell Gray and Phillip McCann.

The design emphasizes:

• A rich, centered sound: Well suited to the blended sonority of a traditional British brass band.
• Flexibility of tone: Designed to accommodate both lyrical playing and more powerful, projecting passages.
• Excellent upper-register response: Yamaha specifically highlights the gold-brass components’ contribution to high-register performance.
• A substantial playing feel: The large bore and heavier construction are intended to support a broad, full sound.

B. The one-piece bell

The one-piece bell is an important part of the design. Yamaha identifies it as contributing to tonal variety and response.

C. Gold-brass components

Although the standard model has a yellow-brass bell, the leadpipe, connecting tube, and main tuning slide use gold brass.

These components are intended to provide a richer tonal palette and a flexible response without sacrificing the instrument’s ability to project.

My assessment: The YCR-8335 is particularly attractive to an experienced player who wants a dedicated professional cornet rather than a student instrument or a trumpet adapted for cornet playing.

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3. Serial Number D78472: When Was It Manufactured?

I could not verify an exact manufacturing date for serial number D78472 from a reliable Yamaha serial-number reference.

Yamaha serial numbers can be difficult to interpret without the appropriate factory records, and I would not want to assign a specific year based solely on the number’s appearance.

What we can establish is that the YCR-8335 was introduced in July 2013.

To narrow down the date, I would recommend checking the following:

1. The complete serial number stamped on the instrument.
2. The exact model engraving on the bell and valve casing.
3. Whether the instrument is marked Neo, Xeno, or both.
4. Any original purchase documentation or warranty card.

 

The Yamaha YCR-8335 Neo occupies the professional end of the cornet market. Its large bore, one-piece bell, gold-brass components, and artist-informed design make it a serious instrument for advanced players.

Its strongest selling points are:

• Professional Yamaha construction.
• Rich, flexible tonal characteristics.
• Excellent potential for ensemble blending and upper-register playing.
• A design developed specifically around the demands of British brass band performance.