[Trombone-l] Equipment Question and Euphonium

[Walter Barrett]

On Jun 5, 2007, at 3:24 PM, Josh Kane wrote:

> I own a 641-S. I thought they phased it out when they introduced the
> YEP-841 and YEP-842
>
>
> Josh
>
> On Jun 5, 2007, at 3:11 PM, Eric Edwards wrote:
>
>> The pipe I'm thinking of is from a YEP621.
>> Apparently, the horn is/was not sold in the US.
>>


The 621 was indeed a 3+1 non-compensating horn, which was available  
in the US for a brief while, and is still sold in Europe. It was  
basically identical to the 641, except without the compensating  
system. Tone was a lot lighter and brighter than the 641, but it also  
responded quicker. IIRC, the leadpipes were the same. Also, I think  
that there was an early 642 pipe that had the same bends, etc. as the  
641, to make it an easier swap. I don't have a parts catalog, so I  
can't confirm that...

The 641 was replaced by the 642. The 642 is basically the 641, but  
with a different leadpipe and a slightly bigger bell.

There was no model 841, to my knowledge. The 842 is a souped-up 642,  
mostly changes in wall thicknesses and bracing, plus more hand work  
in the construction.


Walter Barrett

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