[Trombone-l] Equipment Question and Euphonium

[jscot@ucalgary.ca]

>Paul -

I'll second this recommendation. We have had 3 different 321's altered
between the members of my section here. Two had the leadpipe switched
over, while one just had the receiver changed. That horn plays pretty
well, except that playing softly is very difficult. The other two didn't
have that problem, and played better than they did before the "surgery".

I sold my beat-up 321 with a new leadpipe a year ago, and invested in a
used 642S - nice horn.

Good luck!

Jim Scott

 Hi Paul,  I recommend replacing the entire leadpipe,  not just the
> receiver.
> The new pipe gives the horn a MUCH freer blow.
>
> Unfortunately, I don't remember what the Yamaha part number is for the
> large
> bore leadpipe & receiver.
> If I find it I'll pass it along.
>
> Thanks
> Eric
>
>
> Eric, Leandra, Sara, Jared & Lily
> Edwards
> "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low
> price has faded"
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: trombone-l-bounces at server5.samford.edu
> [mailto:trombone-l-bounces at server5.samford.edu]On Behalf Of Paul Johnston
> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 3:40 PM
> To: Bone List
> Subject: [Trombone-l] Equipment Question and Euphonium
>
> 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
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