Features
Developed with top artists at the Yamaha Frankfurt Atelier
The FFM in the model number stands for Frankfurt am Main. The YTR-948FFMS was developed at the Yamaha Frankfurt Atelier with input from Markus Bebek, Associate Principal Trumpet of the Opera Frankfurt am Main.
Features
Developed with top artists at the Yamaha Frankfurt Atelier
The FFM in the model number stands for Frankfurt am Main. The YTR-948FFMS was developed at the Yamaha Frankfurt Atelier with input from Markus Bebek, Associate Principal Trumpet of the Opera Frankfurt am Main.
Leadpipe
The taper of the leadpipe on the rotary valve trumpet has the optimum taper for superb intonation and dark powerful tone.
Hand-hammered one-piece bell
A one-piece bell has an axial (lengthwise) seam, making it a continuous extension of the insturment's material. This results in pure, uniform resonance and superior tone. A hammered, gold brass bell produces a slightly more broad and rich, yet perfectly-balanced tone with quick response and extra presence due to advanced manufacturing.
Hand-lapped valves and slides
Hand-lapping rotary valves and slides ensures an absolutely perfect fit and seal between the valve and casing or slide parts. Such a perfect fit helps to achieve smooth air flow and smooth action and improve the response and intonation of the instrument.
Pressure-formed tubing
Perfectly rounded tubing results in less turbulence and a smoother air flow, thus allowing for an excellent scale and reduced resistance.
Tone
Softer and rounder than piston valve trumpets.
Technology
Audio & Video
| Included Accessories | |
|---|---|
| YAC TR15E4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; deep cup, large throat and backbore for advanced players on rotary instruments |
| YAC TRC-810 | Wood trumpet case |
| YAC 1012P | Premium rotor oil | Optional Accessories |
| YAC TR5A4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; favors upper register with small cup and broad, flat, rim contour |
| YAC TR6A4a | Trumpet mouthpiece; very shallow cup helps jazz lead players with high notes |
| YAC TR7A4a | Trumpet mouthpiece; popular with lead and piccolo trumpet players |
| YAC TR7A4-HGPR | Trumpet mouthpiece; heavyweight; gold-plated rim/cup; ideal for lead and piccolo players |
| YAC TR7A4-ST | Trumpet mouthpiece; sterling silver; popular with lead and piccolo players |
| YAC TR7B4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; good for thin-lipped players, facilitates endurance and brilliant sound |
| YAC TR8C4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; standard balanced design and small rim for excellent all-around performance |
| YAC TR8C4-HGPR | Trumpet mouthpiece; heavyweight; gold-plated rim/cup; balanced design and small rim give greate all-around performance |
| YAC TR9C4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; rim and cup shape similar to 11C4-7C, but cup diameter smaller to aid response and endurance |
| YAC TR11 | Trumpet mouthpiece; good all-around mouthpiece that offers free blowing and excellent intonation control |
| YAC TR11A4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; shallow cup for good articulation in upper register, as required on piccolo trumpet |
| YAC TR11B4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; helps generate brilliant sound on D and piccolo trumpets |
| YAC TR11B4-HGPR | Trumpet mouthpiece; heavyweight; gold-plated rim/cup; helps generate brilliant sound on D and piccolo trumpets |
| YAC TR11B4-ST | Trumpet mouthpiece; sterling silver; helps generate crisp sound on D and piccolo trumpets |
| YAC TR13A4a | Trumpet mouthpiece; shallow cup good for jazz playing |
| YAC TR13B4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; for first trumpet or C trumpet players in orchestras or symphonic bands |
| YAC TR13C4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; slightly dark sound, good for orchestra and symphonic band |
| YAC TR13D4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; broad, flat rim for maximum endurance |
| YAC TR14A4a | Trumpet mouthpiece; designed to help piccolo trumpet and jazz players obtain a brilliant sound and good performance in high register |
| YAC TR14A4a-HGPR | Trumpet mouthpiece; heavyweight; gold-plated rim/cup; bright, clear sound with excellent high register |
| YAC TR14A4a-ST | Trumpet mouthpiece; sterling silver; for clear sound and excellent high register |
| YAC TR11C4-7C | Trumpet mouthpiece; classic design with good bite for beginners and professionals alike |
| YAC TR14B4-HGPR | Trumpet mouthpiece; heavyweight; gold-plated rim/cup; rounded rim and shallow cup give easy response in high register |
| YAC TR14B4-ST | Trumpet mouthpiece; rounded rim and shallow cup give easy response in high register |
| YAC TR14C4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; designed for smooth but clear slurring and consistent tone in all registers |
| YAC TR14C4-HGPR | Trumpet mouthpiece; heavyweight; gold-plated rim/cup; smooth, clear and consistent tone in all registers |
| YAC TR14D4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; deep cup with standard rim for full sound |
| YAC TR14E4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; designed for use with rotary trumpet, the deep cup and large throat and backbore produce a very warm sound |
| YAC TR15B4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; a mouthpiece for Bb, C and Eb instruments featuring flexibility in all registers with standard rim and shallower cup than 15C4 |
| YAC TR15C4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; U-shaped cup with thin rim and clean bite for powerful playing from well-developed embouchures |
| YAC TR14B4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; rounded rim contour and shallow cup for brilliant sound and easy response in upper register |
| YAC TR16C4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; balanced design featuring large rim diameter and cup volume to facilitate big sound by orchestral players |
| YAC TR16C4-HGPR | Trumpet mouthpiece; heavyweight; gold-plated rim/cup; large rim diameter and cup for advanced orchestral sound |
| YAC TR16C4-ST | Trumpet mouthpiece; sterling silver; large rim diameter and cup provide bigger sound |
| YAC TR16D | Trumpet mouthpiece; deeper cup than 16C4 and designed for a mellow and round sound |
| YAC TR16E4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; designed for rotary trumpets |
| YAC TR17B4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; for principal orchestral players, produces a powerful sound |
| YAC TR17C4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; large rim diameter and cup volume for advanced orchestral players |
| YAC TR17C4-HGPR | Trumpet mouthpiece; heavyweight; gold-plated rim/cup; rich, powerful sound for advanced orchestral players |
| YAC TR17D4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; deeper cup than 17C4 for heavier, darker sound |
| YAC TR18C4 | Trumpet mouthpiece; extremely large rim diameter and cup volume to facilitate rich, full sound |
| YAC VIZZUTTI | Trumpet mouthpiece; signature series; gold-plated rim through cup; very shallow cup and narrow backbore offer bright tone and power in the high register |
| YAC 1379 | Trumpet gig bag; black Cordura nylon; 3/4" foam interior; shoulder strap |
| YAC 1350 | Vinyl mouthpiece pouch with a zipper closure; fits upper brass mouthpieces |
| BGA50 | BG Products hard mouthpiece case; trumpet |
| MU-TR10S | Trumpet mute; straight, all aluminum |
| MU-TR12S | Trumpet mute; straight, aluminum with copper base |
| MU-TR13C | Trumpet mute; cup, all aluminum |
| YAC 1002P | Rotor oil |
| YAC 1011P | Slide grease |
| YAC 1013P | Rotor spindle oil |
| YAC 1016P | Trumpet tuning slide oil |
| YAC 1060P | Lacquer polish |
| YAC 1061P | Silver polish |
| YAC 1077P | Vinyl-coated flexible cleaning rod; small |
| YAC 1083P | Nylon valve casing brush |
| YAC 1084P | Brass mouthpiece brush |
| YAC 1096P | Treated silver polishing cloth; medium |
| YAC 1097P | Treated silver polishing cloth; large |
| YAC 1099P | Untreated polishing cloth; large |
| YAC 1100 | Chamois-like polishing cloth |
| YAC 1666P | Valve casing cleaning rod |
| YAC 1034 | Trumpet maintenance kit |
| YAC EV-20 | Educational video: Allen Vizzutti, "Steps to Excellence"; trumpet |
| SB79C | Trumpet Silent Brass system |
| PM-7 | Silent Brass mute only |
| Model | YTR-948FFMS |
|---|---|
| Years | 2009- |
| Key | C Rotary |
| Bore | .443" |
| Bell Size | 5-1/8" |
| Material | Yellow Brass |
| Finish | Silver |
| Weight | N/A |
| Current Model | Current |
Specs
Specifications
| Level | Custom Rotary Trumpet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key of | C | |
| Bore | M: 0.443" | |
| Bell Diameter | 5 1/8" | |
| Leadpipe | Gold Brass | |
| Body Material | Yellow Brass | |
| Bell Material | Yellow Brass; One-Piece | |
| Weight | Heavy | |
| Key Buttons | Mother of pearl | |
| Finish | Silver | |
| Pistons/ Valves | Rotors (3) | |
| Mouthpiece | 15E4 | |
| Options | Gold-Brass Bell (YTR-948FFMGS) | |
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Reviewed by 1 customer
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Pros
- Consistent
- Easy Tone Production
- Fun To Play
- Responsive
- Vibrant Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
- School Bands
- Small Venues
- Soundtracks
- Symphonies
Comments about Yamaha ytr-948ffms:
Smooth even register with exceptional and appropriate European sound! Highly recommended.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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