Can anyone help identify my trumpet?

strawman37 · New Member Joined: 03 Dec 2004 Posts: 2

Hi Everyone,
I just recently became the owner of a silver Yamaha trumpet that belonged to my Grandfather. I know very little about it and was hoping that someone out there could point me in the right direction to find out more information. The trumpet has YTR-732 stamped on the middle cylinder. I don't know when or where it was made or how valuable it is. I have no clue if it is a student trumpet or a professional model. Any information you can provide would be most appretiated. Thanks for your help in advance.
Sincerely,
Scott

WFUnix · Veteran Member Joined: 14 Aug 2003 Posts: 433

This was a step-bore design horn that was replaced by the Shew YTR-6310Z. I believe it was a Schilke B6 copy. Definately professional.

According to this website it was made from 69-78. My only concern would be that it might have the yamalloy valves that had a sticking problem.

http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/ContentDetail/ModelSeriesDetail/0,6373,CNTID%253D24450%2526CTID%253D241400%2526LGFL%253DY,00.html

Martin · Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 12:16 pm Post subject:

Yep, that´s one of the forefathers (-mothers?) of the Z. The lineage goes something like this: 732 - 636 - 6310(B) - 6310Z. All variations of the same theme, i. e. medium bore, large bell. I have the 6310 (no letter), and it´s a great horn. TH top poster trumpetmike recently raved about a 636 he came across, so yours should be a fine instrument.

It could be indeed affected by the infamous Yamalloy curse, but there´s a cure for that. Jim Donaldson has everything you need to know:

http://www.dallasmusic.org/schilke/Miscellaneous.html#Yamalloy%20Valves
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