YSL-254CF
Bell: Yellow brass, Finish: Gold lacquer
YSL-254CFS
Bell: Yellow brass, Finish: Silver-plated
LESS WORRY. MORE MUSIC.
Trombone slides can lose their smooth action if bumped or dropped, which is a particular point of concern for beginners and children who are still getting used to handling the instrument.
The YSL-254CF was created to solve this problem. While maintaining the basic performance of a trombone, its lightweight, durable carbon fiber outer slide makes the instrument easier to handle with confidence.
Features
Lightweight and Durable - Carbon Fiber Slide
The outer slide of the YSL-254CF is made of carbon fiber, a lightweight and highly rigid material that also offers excellent corrosion resistance.
A light slide section makes it easier to maintain playing posture compared to a metal slide, while also reducing strain on the right arm. The material is also durable, reducing the risk of damage even if the instrument is knocked or bumped. Its excellent corrosion resistance means that students can use it with confidence, even when they are unfamiliar with instrument care. It is the ideal slide for anyone starting to play trombone for the first time.
Sound with confidence
We are sometimes asked, "Doesn't carbon fiber give the instrument a thin tone, like plastic?" However, the slide used on YSL-254CF is made from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), which is different from ordinary plastic.
This material ensures the rigidity and dimensional accuracy required for a slide, achieving smooth airflow and quick response. It produces a natural trombone-like tone, allowing players to perform with confidence.
Carbon Fiber Slide Configuration
The difference from the metal slide trombone is the outer slide.
The straight sections of the outer slide are made from carbon fiber, while the crook is made from brass.
Dedicated to Quality
Yamaha has verified the strength and durability of the carbon fiber slides through two internal tests. The first is an impact test, in which a pendulum is dropped from the same height onto both a brass pipe and a carbon fiber pipe. Under conditions where the brass pipe develops a dent on its outer surface so that the slide will not move, the carbon fiber pipe shows only surface marks, with no change in its inner diameter or any effect on slide action.
The second is a strength test, in which a load is applied to each pipe to measure how well it can withstand bending forces. This confirms that the carbon fiber pipe is about 15% stronger than the brass pipe.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. The colors and finishes shown may vary from those on the actual products.
