Horn Switch Differences

AP914 · New Member Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 4

Recently, I've switched from a Bach 180-37SG to the Yamaha LA. I've found significant improvements from the switch including, but not limited to intonation, openness, but most notably "slotting" of notes. Can anyone shed light on why this is the case?

Adam V · Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 11:11 am Post subject:

Several things could've made your Bach feel bad to you--receiver gap off-spec, receiver not centered on leadpipe, valves out of alignment, tension in the bracing, obstructions in the bore, leaky spit corks, leaky valves and/or slides. If your horn didn't have any of these problems, chances are you'd love it.
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1970 Bach 37 Strad
Yamaha 635 flugel

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p76 · Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 10:58 pm Post subject:

The Yam LA is generally a more open feeling horn than the good old 180-37, so maybe that open-ness suits you more.

Personally I've always found Bach 37s to be a struggle, they close up on me as I get louder/higher.

Those LAs are one of the better trumpets floating around at the moment - so easy to get along with....I'd have one in a flash if my "manager" let me....

Enjoy!

Cheers,
Roger
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Bb - Selmer Radial, Yamaha YTR634, Kanstul 1001, Kanstul 700.
C - Yamaha 641.
Cornet - Olds Ambassador A6T, Besson 723, Olds Ambassador Long.
Flugel - Kanstul 1525
Mpc. - ACB 3CS, ACB 3ES, Curry 3BBC, Kanstul FB Flugel

zackh411 · Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 12:15 am Post subject: