Yamaha YTR-737 question

rebelatheart · Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 7:35 am Post subject:

I used to own a 734, which I believe had a .459 bore. I seem to remember the 738 had a .468 bore, though I'm not positive. Didn't the 737 have a .462 bore?? Also, my 734 (a 1971 model) didn't have a reverse leadpipe, but all of the 738's I've seen did have. Did the 737's have a reverse leadpipe?I remember following someones link to Yamaha's instrument history, which listed specs of the old models, but I can't find it to save my life.
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davo · Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 7:42 am Post subject:

This one does...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3722065355

rebelatheart · Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 7:54 am Post subject:

Thanks, Davo. After I posted, I found the link to the yamaha product history on this thread.

http://www.trumpetherald.com/forum/viewtopic.php?topic=18475&forum=7

By the way, that was the exact horn I was looking at. My father bought me a 734 in Japan while he was over there in the navy in 1971. I sold it last year, now he's mad at me. He doesn't know the model number, so I may have to buy one that looks close and tell him I bought the origonal back. I wonder if Roy Lawler would engrave "yamaha" on one of his new horns for me. Dad wouldn't know the difference.

AverageJoe · Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 7:55 am Post subject:

Here is the link to the product search page:

http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/Search/SearchCriteria/

Make sure you click the box that says "include archived content." Otherwise the search will only pull up current models.

Here the info from the site:

Model: YTR-737
Years: 1976-1984
Key: Bb
Bore: .460"
Bell Size: 5"
Material: Yellow Brass
Finish: Silver
Weight: Light
Current Model: YTR-6335S

Model: YTR-738
Years: 1974-1984
Key: Bb
Bore: .463"
Bell Size: 5"
Material: Yellow Brass
Finish: Silver
Weight: Light
Current Model: YTR-6345GS

Model: YTR-734
Years: 1969-1978
Key: Bb
Bore: .460"
Bell Size: 5"
Material: Yellow Brass
Finish: Silver
Weight: Light
Current Model: YTR-6335S

Sorry it doesn't mention reverse leadpipe as a feature.

Paul Poovey

rebelatheart · Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 8:05 am Post subject:

Shoot, I was hoping the 737 was a larger bore. Might have to wait for a pristine 738.

davo · Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 8:50 am Post subject:

I don't know that Roy Lawler would engrave "Yamaha" on one of his horns! You can. however, order one of his screw-bell trumpets from him and send him a junker Yamaha and have him fit the bell to the horn. I think the 737 on eBbay is a bit pricey in that you can get the "improved" next generation horn (6335) for that or less, depending on condition.

_dcstep · Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 9:09 am Post subject:

It's debatable whether the 6335 series is an "improvement" over the 73X series horns. I think they're considerably different tools. With the 73X think Schilke-copy. With the 6335 think Bach-copy. The 73X horns are more lively, resonant and responsive while the 6335 horns are more focused and secure. Their prices are beginning to converge as the 6335s age, but a mint 73X is every bit as good as a mint 6335, but for different players and/or purposes. (I've owned a YTR-738, a "Designer" 6335HS and YTR-6310Z, so I'm speaking from experience).

Dave
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davo · Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 9:45 am Post subject:

dcstep, I defer to your expeience. I have a Xeno, have owned a 6310Z and have played a 6335, but I must admit that I have not played a 737/738. I prefer the Bach-ish sound anyway, so I guess the 700 series is not for me.

The other dave

rebelatheart · Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 9:59 am Post subject:

I'd agree with that comparison, too. I'd also say that the newer yamaha's are in many ways easier to play well on, but man, you could really light those 700's up when you pushed them. Great lead horns.

_dcstep · Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 11:33 am Post subject:

Yeah, I'm getting all misty-eyed over my YTR-738. It was a very fine trumpet. Also, my Designer 6335HS with large bell and rounded slide was really a special Bach-ish horn. Oh well...

Of course, I feel better when I think of my Concept TT, which blows away all my old Yamahas. (No disparagement meant, because I loved those Yammies while I had them).

Dave
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Tom K. · Veteran Member Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 483

I have a pristine 738, but it's not for sale. My dad got it for me in high school back in the 70s.

mheffernen5 · Posted: Sun May 09, 2004 1:53 pm Post subject:

At one point in my search, I liked that 737 series that Yamaha had. After I found out that one was discontinued I moved to a different brand.