Yamaha - YFH-8310ZII Bobby Shew Custom Z Flugelhorn

The Yamaha YFH?8310ZII Bobby Shew Custom Z Flugelhorn is a professional?level Bb flugelhorn developed in close collaboration with renowned jazz artist Bobby Shew. It blends the rich, lyrical tone and expressive warmth of traditional flugelhorn design with modern playability, smooth intonation, and responsive feel enabled by Yamaha’s advanced engineering. This versatile horn projects beautifully in both live jazz venues and studio settings, making it a standout choice for serious players seeking musical nuance and quality.

Key Specs:

• Key: Bb — standard concert pitch for flugelhorn performance.

• Bell: One?piece yellow brass bell with clear lacquer finish for warm resonance and projection.

• Bell Diameter: ~151.8?mm (6″) — rich, full sound with balanced clarity.

• Bore Size: Small 10.5?mm (0.413″) bore for focused tone and nimble response.

• Valves: Smooth?action pistons for consistent response and tuning stability.

• Trigger: Ergonomic third valve slide trigger for accurate tuning adjustments.

• Finish: Clear lacquer (silver?plated variations also available).

• Included: Bobby Shew model mouthpiece and protective hard case.