Yamaha YSL-640 Trombone
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Yamaha
YSL-640 Trombone
Product Info
Article Number:
234491
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
YSL-640 Trombone
Category:
Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment
Price:
$3,297.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The YSL-640 is a fantastic step-up trombone for serious students and advancing players. It offers a really well-balanced combination of playability and projection, making it versatile for orchestral, jazz, and solo work. It’s a reliable instrument built to last.
Product Description
- Yamaha YSL-640
- Bb / F-Tenor Trombone
- With quart valve
- Professional Series
- Bore: ML: 13.34 mm (0.525 inches)
- Brass bell
- Bell diameter: Ø 214.4 mm (8.5 inches)
- Weight: Standard
- Outer slide made of yellow-brass
- Inner slide made of nickel-silver
- Surface: Lacquered with gold lacquer
- Includes mouthpiece and case
PROS
- • Excellent intonation across the range, thanks to precise valve alignment
- • Yellow brass outer slide provides a warm, responsive feel
- • Gold lacquer finish offers durability and a bright, focused tone
- • The ML bore promotes easy response and a balanced projection
CONS
- • The weight can be tiring for younger or smaller players during extended practice
- • The included mouthpiece is fairly standard and may need upgrading for personalized sound
- • Gold lacquer, while durable, requires diligent care to prevent tarnish
Product Video
Key Features
Bore Size
13.34 mm (0.525 in)
Bell Size
Ø 214.4 mm (8.5 in)
Material
Yellow brass (outer slide), Nickel-silver (inner slide), Brass (bell)
Valve Type
Quart valve
Finish
Gold lacquer
Mouthpiece
Yamaha standard mouthpiece (model not specified)
Weight
Standard
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 882 is a higher-end model with a hand-hammered bell and more refined adjustments; the 640 offers excellent value for a professional-level instrument.
It provides improved intonation and a more consistent feel, especially when crossing the break, making it easier to learn advanced techniques.
Regular slide oiling is essential, and the gold lacquer benefits from occasional polishing to maintain its shine and protect the finish.
