Posted by Tony Clements on December 14, 1999 at 10:34:07:
In Reply to: Yamaha Tubas posted by Tim C on December 12, 1999 at 20:35:26:
I have 2 Yamaha F tubas (822S, 641S) and a Euphonium (321S). I have also owned and played an Eb (321S) and IT was also an excellent. I have found them superior instruments and VERY consistant from sample to sample. They may all play a little differently, but all are excellent; I have never played a BAD one. As for the low pitched instruments (BBb's, CC's), I think the 822 CC is as good as anything out there. I have never played the CC rotary valve. The small BBb's are good student horns but I hjave trouble playing the 3-valver in tube. The bid BBb (321) is a good, large sounding horn, but awkward to hold due to its size. My women students have trouble getting comfortable with this instrument. But I DO like its sound. In conclusion, if you like the sound the particular model you are looking at makes, then you can't go wrong with the Yamaslammers. Hope this helps.
Tony Clements