The newly redesigned Yamaha YTR-4335GII is the latest of Yamaha's intermediate trumpets. It features a gold-brass bell that produces a richer, wider range of tonal colors. Durable yet light, the bell promotes easy endurance while playing. The richness of tone quality and free-blowing feel make this trumpet a great vehicle for those players looking to take their performance to the next level. Highly durable monel alloy pistons as well as newly designed valve buttons and bottom caps help lengthen the life of the instrument while also maximizing sound quality. The newly redesigned, durable yet light two-piece bell is made of gold brass for a wide range of tone colors and to promote good technique and endurance. The 2nd and main tuning slides are produced using the same method as high-end Yamaha models, which provides stability, a more refined tonal color and added durability. A logical step between a first trumpet and a professional instrument, its pricing is such that a motivated student can advance without impediment to his or her next level without getting carried away in terms of price. It sounds great and intonates well, and will take a student right up to conservatory level.