The Yamaha YBL-830 Xeno bass trombone is Yamaha’s flagship professional model, designed in collaboration with top orchestral players. Built for power, flexibility, and durability, it has become a trusted choice among symphonic and advanced band trombonists worldwide.
This example was a single-owner, pre-owned instrument in excellent condition. It featured a 9.5" yellow brass bell, a standard weight bass handslide, and an independent valve section with Bb/F/Gb/D tuning. Both valves were perfectly adjusted, quick, and responsive. The handslide was smooth and aligned, ensuring effortless playability across all registers.
The horn showed no previous damage or repairs, with overall appearance and lacquer very well preserved. It played with a broad, commanding tone, making it an ideal choice for orchestral performance, large ensemble work, or any setting where projection and depth are required.
New YBL-830 model retail in the $5000-6000 range as of 2025, making a well-kept pre-owned example like this a highly desirable option for players seeking Yamaha’s top-level craftsmanship at a lower cost.
This Yamaha YBL-830 is now part of our Archive of Sold Instruments, included here as a reference for musicians and educators researching Yamaha’s professional bass trombone models.
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