Bach Stradivarius 180S37 vs Yamaha YTR-4335GII
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Higher catalog score: Yamaha YTR-4335GII (Trust Score 8.7 vs 7.9)
7.9
Good
Pros
- +Industry-standard professional trumpet
- +Industry-standard professional trumpet
- +Hand-lapped Monel valves
- +Hand-lapped Monel valves
- +Legendary projection and tone
Cons
- −Very expensive investment
- −Very expensive investment
- −Heavy for extended playing sessions
- −Heavy for extended playing sessions
Don't buy if
- ⚠ Each Stradivarius plays slightly differently; try multiple horns of the same model before purchasing if possible.
- ⚠ Each Stradivarius plays slightly differently; try multiple horns of the same model before purchasing if possible.
8.7
Excellent
Pros
- +Monel pistons for smooth valve action
- +Monel pistons for smooth valve action
- +Gold brass bell adds warmth
- +Gold brass bell adds warmth
- +Excellent step-up instrument
Cons
- −Significant price increase from student level
- −Significant price increase from student level
- −May still limit advanced professionals
- −May still limit advanced professionals
Don't buy if
- ⚠ The gold brass bell is softer than yellow brass and can dent more easily if mishandled.
- ⚠ The gold brass bell is softer than yellow brass and can dent more easily if mishandled.