Yamaha YBL-620 GE Bass Trombone

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Yamaha YBL-620 GE Bass Trombone

Yamaha

YBL-620 GE Bass Trombone

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 163661
Brand: Yamaha
Model: YBL-620 GE Bass Trombone
Price: $4,617.80

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The YBL-620 GE is a serious instrument – a workhorse bass trombone built for professional players and advanced students. The gold brass bell gives it a beautiful, focused sound that’s great for orchestral work and jazz, and the offset valves make it comfortable to play for long sessions. It’s a real step up in quality and feel compared to student models.

Product Description

  • Yamaha YBL-620 GE Bass Trombone
  • Bb/ F/ Eb (D)- Bass Trombone
  • Off-set valves
  • With separate knobs (as with in-line)
  • Bore Ø: 14.3 mm
  • Gold brass bell: 241 mm (9-1/2")
  • Nickel silver slide
  • Gold lacquer finish
  • Incl. D- slide extension
  • case and 58 mouth piece
PROS
  • • Gold brass bell delivers a warm, resonant, and projecting tone.
  • • Offset valve design enhances ergonomic comfort, especially for extended playing.
  • • Separate valve knobs allow for precise and independent valve control.
  • • D-slide extension expands tuning possibilities and offers greater flexibility.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, placing it outside the reach of many student or intermediate players.
  • • The heavier build (due to the gold brass) can be fatiguing for players with less strength.
  • • While versatile, the gold brass bell leans towards a darker tone, less ideal for brighter styles.

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Key Features

Bore Size 14.3 mm
Bell Size 241 mm (9-1/2 in)
Material Gold brass bell, Nickel silver slide, Gold lacquer finish
Valves Offset, separate knobs
Finish Gold lacquer
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gold brass offers a darker, more complex tone with a richer overtone series, providing greater warmth and projection compared to the brighter sound of yellow brass.
Yes, the D-slide extension is well-integrated and allows for subtle pitch adjustments, particularly useful for compensating for intonation issues in lower registers.
While well-balanced, the heavier build is best suited for players with some strength and experience; younger or smaller players might find it tiring to handle for extended periods.

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