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Model & Role: The YCR-4330GSII is Yamaha’s intermediate or long-term student Bb cornet, offering many features seen in professional models at a more accessible level.
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Sound & Design:
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Rounded leadpipe design, paired with a medium-large (ML) bore (~ 11.65 mm / 0.459″) for smooth response and a warm tonal quality
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Two-piece gold-brass bell, finely tuned for warmth and responsiveness
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Finish & Construction:
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Silver-plated finish (hence “GSII”), offering durability and aesthetic appeal
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Medium weight design, built for ease of handling and effective performance Additional Features:
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Thumb hook on the 1st valve slide and fixed 3rd slide ring with slide-stop mechanism for tuning adjustments
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Accessories included: Yamaha CR-11E4 (or CR-11E4S) mouthpiece, and a hard or padded case (models vary, but generally included).
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Often comes with small accessories such as valve oil, polishing cloth, slide grease, plus a multilingual owner’s manual (per some reviews) .
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Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
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| Key | Bb |
| Bore Size | Medium-Large, ~11.65 mm (0.459″) |
| Bell | Two-piece gold-brass, 119 mm (4-⅔″) |
| Finish | Silver-plated |
| Valves | Monel alloy pistons |
| Leadpipe | Rounded design |
| Weight | Medium |
| Slides | Thumb hook (1st); fixed ring (3rd) |
