[Trombone-l] Equipment Question and Euphonium

[Paul Johnston]

I am going to start here with this.  A few years ago, I remember seeing a survey of equipment of a number of professional trombonists.  It also listed all their doubles.  I have searched, but can't seem to find it on the net.

To continue.....I remember that the most popular euph double is the Yamaha YEP-321.  I also remember that the survey said a number of guys (maybe west coast players) had the 321 modified for a large shank mouthpiece and I remember some discussion about how it improved the horn.

Well I am getting a 321 off of eBay to play some community band opportunities and would like to know what the modification is to make the instrument large shank.  Is it just the receiver, or the whole lead pipe, or???  And what instrument are the parts from? 

Any help to at least point me in the right direction would be appreciated.  I have access to a couple of good repair guys, I just need to know what parts to have them get.

Thanks in advance!!!

Paul

Paul Johnston
Bass Trombone-Fort Smith Symphony

Paul Johnston
blkbltbone at earthlink.net