Used Yamaha Cornet YCR-733

Used cornet.

YAMAHA
YCR-733
Silver-plated finish
Short cornet
Yellow brass bell
L bore
Sold and manufactured from 1978 to 1982

There are some minor plating peeling and small dents throughout.

As shown in the 4th photo, the stopper screw for the 3rd slide appears to be non-original for this model, and when fully tightened, it completely contacts the slide. The screw itself is also slightly bent. It can still be turned, so as long as you are careful about how tightly you close it, it can be used normally.

As shown in the 5th photo, the hook on the 1st slide has been removed, and the underlying metal is completely exposed.

The 6th and 7th photos show noticeable dents.

As shown in the 8th photo, there is a patch on the 2nd valve slide. I suspect it was dropped on the 2nd valve slide side, and a hole was opened during the dent repair. This was the condition when I purchased it, so I don't know the details.

The pistons maintain sufficient airtightness, and depending on personal preference, I don't think you'll need to use oil for worn pistons.

The slides are similar. The main tuning slide is tight and may require adjustment, but I have used it without noticeable wear in specific areas, so I believe it is within an acceptable range.

The soft parts have not been replaced.

It has not undergone professional cleaning; only cleaning with water, neutral detergent, and alcohol has been performed. The oil and grease have been removed.

I have used this instrument in the cornet section of a brass band, and I believe it is still a capable instrument.

In my personal opinion, it is an easy-to-control instrument that allows you to focus on expression without worrying about intonation. However, I felt that a short cornet mouthpiece (Denis Wick 5B) was not a perfect match. It also didn't feel like a shallow long cornet mouthpiece would be suitable.

Although it is a Yamaha, it also has a Nikkan engraving, so I believe it might be an early model.

For shipping, it will be packed in an old Yamaha hard case with cushioning to prevent movement inside, and then wrapped with bubble wrap, etc. The case itself is relatively clean and should be usable for normal purposes. A mouthpiece is not included.

Please purchase with the understanding of the aforementioned conditions.

Thank you.