Yamaha YFH-8310ZGS Professional Bb Flugelhorn

The Yamaha YFH-8310ZGS is a professional Bb flugelhorn from Yamaha’s Custom Z series, created in collaboration with renowned jazz artist Bobby Shew. It is designed to deliver a rich, warm, and projecting tone suitable for both live performance and studio recording.

Crafted from one-piece gold brass with a silver-plated finish, the instrument features hand-lapped pistons and slides for smooth action, a third valve slide trigger for precise intonation adjustments, and a specially engineered hollow cylindrical brass leadpipe screw and valve casing to enhance projection and playability.

Specifications

• Key: Bb

• Bell Material: One-piece gold brass

• Bell Diameter: 151.8 mm (6 inches)

• Bore Size: Small (10.5 mm / 0.413 inches)

• Weight: Medium

• Finish: Silver-plated

• Mouthpiece: FH-SHEW (designed in collaboration with Bobby Shew)

• Third Valve Slide Trigger: Yes, for improved intonation

• Valve Material: Monel

• Leadpipe Design: Hollow cylindrical brass leadpipe screw and valve casing for enhanced projection and playability

 Features

• Tonal Quality: Offers a rich, warm tone with excellent projection and slotting, suitable for both live performances and studio recordings.

• Ergonomic Design: The third valve slide trigger is ergonomically designed to accommodate a wider range of hand sizes, ensuring comfort during play.

• Construction: Hand-lapped pistons and slides ensure a perfect fit and smooth action.

• Leadpipe Innovation: The hollow cylindrical brass leadpipe screw and valve casing contribute to improved projection and playability.