Yamaha YTR-200AD Advantage Bb Trumpet – Includes Case and Mouthpiece – Used Very Good
Yamaha has been building student and intermediate brass instruments since the 1960s, and their reputation in that space is well earned — consistent quality control, reliable intonation, and instruments that hold up to the kind of daily use a student puts them through. The YTR-200AD Advantage is one of the stronger arguments for starting on a Yamaha rather than a generic import. The .484-inch bore is on the larger side for a student horn, which gives it a warmer, fuller tone and slightly easier response than the tighter bores common on entry-level trumpets. The yellow brass bell projects clearly and evenly across the full range, the monel valves are smooth and durable, and the adjustable third valve slide ring is a thoughtful touch that lets the player address intonation on the fly — a feature you typically find on more expensive horns. The whole instrument is designed to grow with a player rather than holding them back, and that shows in how it plays.
This one is a really nice fresh horn — clean, responsive, and genuinely pleasant to play. The case is very clean with no odor, which matters more than people realize when you are handing something to a student. Minor surface wear here and there consistent with normal handling, and some shallow scratching on the main pipe from bell to first turn that can be felt but does not affect playability or tone in any way — shown in the photos. A superb option for a student who wants a solid instrument at a real-world price without something that feels beat up or tired.
- Make: Yamaha
- Model: YTR-200AD Advantage
- Instrument: Bb Trumpet
- Bore: .484"
- Bell: Yellow brass
- Finish: Clear lacquer
- Valves: Monel
- Key: Bb
- Modifications: None
- Condition: Used Very Good – minor surface wear, shallow scratching on main pipe from bell to first turn (shown in photos), otherwise clean throughout
- Includes: Original case (very clean), mouthpiece
Ships carefully packed and insured for full value. International buyers are welcome — please contact us for a shipping quote before purchasing.
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