Yamaha Xeno Trumpet Reversed LeadPipe Used by the 34 Time DCI Finalist Madison Scouts Start Price USD 900.00 Current Price USD 1,081.99 Time Left - Bid Count 4 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 17, 2008 End Time Monday, November 24, 2008 Location Elizabethtown, KY See more about 'Yamaha Xeno Trumpet Reversed LeadPipe' Description This instrument was purchased in 2006, New, from the Yamaha Corporation.  All instruments are still in great shape and ready for immediate shipment.  This instrument was used in performace by the 34 time DCI World Championship finalist. *** PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION INCLUDING TERMS****   CASE IS INCLUDED IN AUCTION.    Extra-heavy mouthpiece receiver Keeps tone focused throughout the entire range of the instrument. Reversed main tuning slide Promotes a "free blowing" feel to the horn. Monel pistons Monel pistons are resistant to corrosion and are an ideal choice for professional trumpet pistons which must retain precise fit and smooth action over many years. Hand-hammered one-piece bell A one-piece bell has an axial (lengthwise) seam, making it a continuous extension of the instrument's material. This results in pure, uniform resonance and superior tone. A hammered yellow brass bell produces a perfectly-balanced tone with quick response and extra presence due to advanced manufacturing. Annealed bell Yamaha employs special computer-controlled annealing equipment to ensure that the end result of this heating and cooling process is a consistently superior sound. Hand-lapped pistons and slides Hand-lapping pistons and slides ensures an absolutely perfect fit and seal between the pistons 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. Laser-fused pluzuma-welded bell A high-energy laser fuses the brass together for a virtually seamless bell which allows continuous even vibrations. One-piece drawn leadpipe This type of leadpipe offers excellent intonation, response and proper resistance. Single main tuning slide brace The main tuning slide on the YTR-8335RGS has a single brace which helps the response and tonal color of the instrument. Specially treated metal Through research, Yamaha designers have developed a process for treating metal that enables the heavyweight trumpets to deliver more power, better control, and richer sound. leadpipe thickness A thicker leadpipe helps the trumpet have a better tone and response. Metal thickness The heavyweight trumpets have heavier metal through the instrument than the standard weight trumpets. Thicker metal helps the trumpets deliver a darker tone that does not break up with volume. Metal valve guides Darkened sound and improved tonal projection are the result of metal valve guides.Specifications: Specifications Level Custom Xeno series Key Bb Bore ML: 0.459" Bell Diameter 4 7/8" Leadpipe Silver Body Material Silver Bell Material Silver; One-piece Weight Heavy Key Buttons Mother of pearl Finish Silver Pistons / Valves Monel; Two piece valve casings Mouthpiece 16C4-HGP Features Reverse tuning slide and longer, extra heavy mouthpipe Options N/A ***Return are accepted within 5 Days, however a 15% acceptance fee will be administered to cover the costs of ebay fees.  The reversavle of money will then take the form of a corporatecheck, unless other arrangements have been made and approved. ***mouthpiece is not included in this auction.  There is some wear on the instruments bracking where the horn is held.  This is something MINOR and not really noticeable as this is where you too would be holding the horn. ***Please note that this item will only ship on certian dates.  Next scheduled Ship date is Nov 21st 2008.***  Should you need immediate shipping, please contact me at LarryM@MadisonScouts.org and let me know, so that I can make arrangements to have this item shipped faster.  Also note that additional shipping charges may result if you need a faster mode of delivery (ie overnight). ***We currently have several of these in stock.  You can purchase seperately or in a group.  Please e-mail me for information on bulk pricees. ***Please E-mail immediately if you want overnight shipping.  We will have to make special arrangements for that. *** Any other questions please feel free to e-mail me at LarryM@MadisonScouts.org and I will get those questions answered for you ASAP.   MYNWA Place a Bid!