WTB Yamaha YSL-448G

BoneDad · 2019-09-03 1:30 p.m.

I am looking for a Yamaha YSL-448G that is in good shape. Thanks!

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2019-09-03 2:35 p.m.

[quote="BoneDad"]Had been looking at some used large bore trombones, but son's band director told us today he wants everyone to have the same horn, so I am looking for a Yamaha YSL-448G that is in good shape. Thanks![/quote]

Classifieds aren't the place for this, but that's an insane requirement. If the BD wants everyone to have the same horn, they should provide it. Not that the 448 isn't a good horn because the Intermediate Yamaha are quite nice (I'm using one professional now at the moment) but there are untold amounts of used horns out there... requiring a section to have an 'intermediate' horn makes utterly no sense.

BoneDad · 2019-09-03 7:41 p.m.

I thought that was a strange requirement as well.

braymond21 · by **braymond21** » 2019-09-03 8:20 p.m.

That is very odd that they would require you to have a certain horn, especially if their just starting off. I have a Yamaha 646 for sale though if you're interested. It's just the pro version of the 448. <LINK_TEXT text="https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 054645804/">https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/724813054645804/</LINK_TEXT>

pedrombon · by **pedrombon** » 2019-09-03 9:58 p.m.

[quote="braymond21"]I have a Yamaha 646 for sale though if you're interested. It's just the pro version of the 448. <LINK_TEXT text="https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 054645804/">https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/724813054645804/</LINK_TEXT>[/quote]

646: 525"

448: .547"

<span class="emoji" title=":wink:">😉</span>

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2019-09-03 10:12 p.m.

Although honestly, the 646 is an awesome horn. Bell is very responsive. I'd pick one over a 448 for most stuff. BD wouldn't be able to tell either sine they look identical!

BoneDad · by **BoneDad** » 2019-09-03 11:23 p.m.

Going to the pro level is an interesting idea. I'll check out your trombone, braymond21.

Bach5G · by **Bach5G** » 2019-09-04 12:08 a.m.

There’s a YSL-620 on the local CL (VancouverBC). Looks like it’s in good cond’n. $1800 CDN, probably willing to negotiate. I have no connection to the sale.

disco · by **disco** » 2019-09-04 12:44 a.m.

I have a Xeno 882or for $1450. That’s probably what you’ll pay for the 448g!

BoneDad · 2019-09-04 6:18 p.m.

That's an awesome price on the Xeno, disco, but is just outside our budget at the present.

Thank you all for the great info/advice.

tntitan · by **tntitan** » 2019-09-05 2:45 p.m.

I’m a trombone-playing Band Director myself, and I’m a fan of the Yamaha 448G. There is no good reason for all students to play the same horn; not to mention that this is not legally enforceable in a public school.

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