YAMAHA INTRODUCES Z TRUMPET

BUENA PARK, CA (March 5, 2004)—Building on the success of the popular YTR-6310Z trumpet, Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, has recently introduced the YTR-8310Z trumpet.

Bobby Shew with the YTR-8310Z

The unique stepped bore design of the YTR-8310Z provides players with tremendous efficiency, while the new bell features a "side seam" design with variable wall thickness that produces a full, rich sound with a wider spectrum of tone colors and improved projection. The new design features an improved sound making it possible for players to hear themselves better. Used primarily in Jazz and commercial playing, the 8310Z's versatility enables it to be used in most styles of music. This instrument will replace the YTR-6310Z, and will appeal to professionals, college players and advanced high school students. The new design features an improvement in sound and makes it possible for players to hear themselves better.

The trumpet was a collaboration between custom shop designers and world-renowned trumpeter Bobby Shew. "This new 8310Z is absolutely great," raves Shew. "I never thought the 6310Z could be improved but you really did it. The bigger, warmer sound is thrilling to hear; my first practice session with the horn produced a new, warm sound and inspired me to write a tune based upon the sound and feel of this wonderful trumpet. It's like having a new career in front of me!"

Yamaha's YTR-8310Z

"The 8310Z provides the market with a superior trumpet," states Kurt Witt, Manager, Wind Instruments. "Anyone who plays a 6310Z now will be blown away by the improvements made in the 8310Z."

The YTR-8310Z and the YTR-8310ZS (silver plated) will be available in April 2004.

For more information, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com.