Hello, check out this instagram video of our aftermarket Yamaha 891z leadpipes. Available in many materials, both seamed and drawn tube. Nickel or yellow brass collars are available for order.
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Yamaha 891z Leadpipes
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OMalleyBrassInstruments
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lmalewic
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Re: Yamaha 891z Leadpipes
You beat me to it 
Luke Malewicz (LowBrassLuke)
Yamaha Artist and Clinician
Freelance Trombonist/Educator in the Chicago Area
www.LowBrassLuke.com
Yamaha Artist and Clinician
Freelance Trombonist/Educator in the Chicago Area
www.LowBrassLuke.com
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RJMason
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Re: Yamaha 891z Leadpipes
Finally got to play the drawn LA replica leadpipe (yellow brass, yellow collar) today. Threads perfectly in the horn without any adjustment. It’s slightly shorter than the original on my 891ZD, about a millimeter, but the difference is striking.
My first impressions are that everything locks in better, intonation improves, and articulation is easier as well as being able to be pushed louder. It addresses what kept me from using the original LA pipe for most of my work.
For Yamaha purists, the change might not feel dramatic, but with options like seamed pipes and other alloys there’s huge potential for customization.
If you’ve struggled to connect with the 891 this leadpipe could change everything. Highly recommend. Future updates soon—exciting stuff!
My first impressions are that everything locks in better, intonation improves, and articulation is easier as well as being able to be pushed louder. It addresses what kept me from using the original LA pipe for most of my work.
For Yamaha purists, the change might not feel dramatic, but with options like seamed pipes and other alloys there’s huge potential for customization.
If you’ve struggled to connect with the 891 this leadpipe could change everything. Highly recommend. Future updates soon—exciting stuff!
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RJMason
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Re: Yamaha 891z Leadpipes
Recently acquired the NY replica seamed leadpipe. Also yellow brass collar, also slightly shorter.
These leadpipes transform the horn’s feel and response bringing it closer to what American-style players may expect while keeping Yamaha’s precision, quality, and philosophy intact.
The seamed pipe broadens the sound, no choke points, I can blow. The LA replica, though more forgiving than the OEM LA, can still react unpredictably with copious amounts of air. The NY seamed stays stable and projects, while adding the color that some feel the OEM NY might lack.
The LA drawn keeps things compact, while the NY seamed opens the horn up, moving it closer to a Bach 36-like width. Pretty much a dream for players coming from .525 or larger horns. These pipes balance color and projection beautifully, subtly enhancing feel and response in ways that could win more players over to these instruments. The work coming from O’Malley is stellar.
I’d love to try these with nickel silver collars, though the all-yellow brass helps to dial in the Yamaha 895EN vibe I love, except with all the Custom Z’s improvements. Possible future order: seamed LA and NY red brass with nickel collars. For now I’m happy with the two options I have!
These leadpipes transform the horn’s feel and response bringing it closer to what American-style players may expect while keeping Yamaha’s precision, quality, and philosophy intact.
The seamed pipe broadens the sound, no choke points, I can blow. The LA replica, though more forgiving than the OEM LA, can still react unpredictably with copious amounts of air. The NY seamed stays stable and projects, while adding the color that some feel the OEM NY might lack.
The LA drawn keeps things compact, while the NY seamed opens the horn up, moving it closer to a Bach 36-like width. Pretty much a dream for players coming from .525 or larger horns. These pipes balance color and projection beautifully, subtly enhancing feel and response in ways that could win more players over to these instruments. The work coming from O’Malley is stellar.
I’d love to try these with nickel silver collars, though the all-yellow brass helps to dial in the Yamaha 895EN vibe I love, except with all the Custom Z’s improvements. Possible future order: seamed LA and NY red brass with nickel collars. For now I’m happy with the two options I have!