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Trombone

Yamaha YSL-354

Name: Yamaha YSL-354
Brand: Yamaha

Yamaha · YSL-354 Standard Trombone

Price: 185 EUR – 559 EUR

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Availability: 2/10 (Very rare)

Yamaha's standard tenor trombone, built with a yellow brass bell and a smooth-action slide specifically engineered to stay reliable through years of school band handling.

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About the Yamaha YSL-354

The YSL-354 uses an 8-inch yellow brass bell and dual-bore slide, a configuration Yamaha standardized across its student and standard trombones for a bright, clear tone that projects well in concert band settings without demanding advanced breath support from a beginning player. Its nickel-plated inner slide tubes are chrome-plated for corrosion resistance and smooth action, addressing the single most common maintenance issue on a beginner trombone - a slide that sticks or wears unevenly.

A fixed brass counterweight balances the horn's weight during long rehearsals, and an adjustable water key lets a student manage condensation buildup without adult supervision. Yamaha's manufacturing consistency across this line - the same quality control the brand applies to its professional instruments - is why the YSL-354 remains a common recommendation for school band programs choosing a first trombone.

Where to buy

Reverb Yamaha YSL-354 Standard Trombone, Japan, Lacquered Brass, Acceptable, No case. 185 EUR Best price View details
Reverb Yamaha YSL-354 Standard Trombone, Japan, Lacquered Brass 279 EUR View details
Reverb Yamaha YSL-354 Standard Trombone 2010s - Lacquered Brass 559 EUR View details

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Sound character of the Yamaha YSL-354

The YSL-354's 8-inch yellow brass bell and dual-bore chrome-plated slide give it the bright, clear projection typical of yellow brass, with enough bore size to stay full-bodied rather than thin. Its dual-bore slide (narrower in the upper section, wider lower) balances quick response with a solid core tone, making it a standard-tier horn that already sounds more resonant than an entry student model.

Bright Resonant Crisp

Technical data for the Yamaha YSL-354

Bell	8" yellow brass
Slide	Dual-bore, chrome-plated inner tubes
Level	Standard
Mouthpiece	Yamaha 48

Price history for the Yamaha YSL-354

Cheapest seen: 185 EUR · Most expensive seen: 559 EUR

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The history of the Yamaha YSL-354

The YSL-354 sits in Yamaha's standard trombone tier, valued by band directors for consistent build quality carried down from the brand's professional manufacturing standards.