Yamaha YSL-645 (.525" bore, 8.5" bell)

AvanDuuren · 2018-06-20 6:53 p.m.

This is a really nice horn if you need something sweet, mellow, and easy to play. It’s got that consistent and warm Yamaha sound, great response, and excellent craftmanship. Plays big in the low register, and dolce in the upper register. Would work very well in light classical situations, solo work, chamber music, and especially 3rd bone in a big band.

The slide is fantastic! A 9/10 or better. One little spot of wear on one inner stocking, which is not red rot and does not affect movement.

No dents, and recently serviced. No question this one looks like it has been used. Lots of little scratches and lacquer spotting. This is not for you if you want the shiniest horn possible, so please see pictures. None of the cosmetic issues are playability related.

The horn is medium bore with an 8.5” bell (takes a small-shank mouthpiece), and is an earlier generation professional model that Yamaha doesn’t make anymore. Serial number #011535.

Asking $500 (Paypal F&F or Venmo) or best offer, which includes CONUS shipping only. Comes with the original Yamaha hard case.

drive.google.com/open?id=1rVB8EC_YosWAMJ-GAQrNtcUFCDzBgEsD

PM or email at <EMAIL email="aduuren@utk.edu">aduuren@utk.edu</EMAIL>

Neo_Bri · by **Neo_Bri** » 2018-06-20 10:24 p.m.

Such a great horn. These tend to be well-loved here on TC.

hyperbolica · by **hyperbolica** » 2018-06-21 10:32 a.m.

[quote="AvanDuuren"]...

The horn is medium bore with an 8” bell ...[/quote]

Are you sure about that bell size?

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AvanDuuren · by **AvanDuuren** » 2018-06-21 2:03 p.m.

[quote="hyperbolica"]Are you sure about that bell size?

<LINK_TEXT text="https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical ... oduct-tabs">https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/winds/trombones/ysl-620_640/specs.html#product-tabs</LINK_TEXT>[/quote]

Thank you! Just measured and it is indeed an 8.5" bell. Listing updated. I think it fooled me by the way it plays!

AvanDuuren · by **AvanDuuren** » 2018-06-22 10:32 a.m.

Price lowered to $450 shipped!

AvanDuuren · by **AvanDuuren** » 2018-06-30 5:23 p.m.

Last price change and bump, only good until bid is placed on Ebay and auction becomes valid. $400 includes shipping.

Neo_Bri · by **Neo_Bri** » 2018-06-30 8:35 p.m.

C'mon, someone pick this horn up! These are truly great instruments.

TromboneOwner · by **TromboneOwner** » 2018-08-01 11:20 p.m.

Hi,

Is this horn still for same?

Regards

L

Trav1s · by **Trav1s** » 2018-08-02 9:44 a.m.

I was going to ask the same question? Interested

afugate · by **afugate** » 2018-08-03 8:10 a.m.

Posting since the OP hasn't replied. I picked it up as a backup for my other 645... :)

Good transaction. Horn plays as described. Now I've got one for our daughter (and perhaps she'll let me play my 3BF again sometime...)

--Andy in OKC

TromboneOwner · by **TromboneOwner** » 2018-08-03 9:01 a.m.

OKi, my plan as well, for backup. On the other hand I've just bought a mint demo ex of the new 640 (Bb/F) and that slide works well with my 645 so the problem with my "sticky" 645-slide is solved anyway :-)

//LL

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2018-08-03 9:53 a.m.

I'm selling my YSL646 still (ad is a little further down). If someone wanted a straight horn instead, I think I could make that happen as well.

afugate · by **afugate** » 2018-08-04 8:25 a.m.

[quote="Matt K"]I'm selling my YSL646 still (ad is a little further down). If someone wanted a straight horn instead, I think I could make that happen as well.[/quote]

Did you ever list your 646? I searched your posts and only find a WTB for a tuning slide. :idk:

--Andy in OKC

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2018-08-04 10:48 a.m.

[quote="afugate"]<QUOTE author="Matt K" post_id="64721" time="1533304390" user_id="48">
I'm selling my YSL646 still (ad is a little further down). If someone wanted a straight horn instead, I think I could make that happen as well.[/quote]

Did you ever list your 646? I searched your posts and only find a WTB for a tuning slide. :idk:

--Andy in OKC
</QUOTE>

Yep! I didn't realize how much time had elapsed; it's on page 2!

https://trombonechat.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=6232

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