Yamaha Bobby Shew model

thomasjet123 · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:24 pm Post subject: Yamaha Bobby Shew model

Hi all

Whilst looking for a new trumpet to play I have come across the Yamaha Bobby Shew models which have good reviews. I would like to ask anyone who has played these horns to also share their reviews. I have one question though; with most makes and models the reviews/people recommend silver instruments however, with these 'Bobby Shew' models the lacquer finish is highly recommended.
Please can someone explain this for me.

Thanks
Thomas

p.s. I have included a poll for your opinions

Pete · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 5:29 pm Post subject:

I have talked to Bobby about this. The lacquer is preferred because you can get a warmer sound when needed. The silver plated ones seem to be too bright at times. This does not apply to most horns but in this case it seems to apply. I have played both and prefer the lacquered version myself. I have had my 8310Z since they first came out (2005? Maybe). It is my go to horn. And it gets bright enough with the right mouthpiece.

Pete

Turkle · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 7:25 am Post subject:

I own the silver one. I play-tested a bunch and loved this horn the most. I personally don't think finish matters all that much on a horn. I think the most important thing is what you want the horn to look like and whether you prefer taking care of silver or lacquer instruments.
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McH · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:16 am Post subject:

I have the earlier 6310Z in lacquer which I greatly prefer over the newer 8310Z.
I have played both lacquer and silver versions of the 8310Z and , to be perfectly honest, I couldn't really notice much difference between them -- the only thing I would say for the silver that I suspect it is a more durable finish.

kehaulani · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 10:02 am Post subject:

Some players seem to think that one horn is a bit darker/brighter than another based on finish. Frankly, I too have never noticed much difference.
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dem · Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:52 pm Post subject:

I have come to like lacquer more because I like to leave the horn out of the case so I can just pick it up anytime. If you do this with silver, you'll need to shine it pretty often.