Re: yfb822 vs mw45slp


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Posted by Mike on February 22, 2004 at 13:11:05:

In Reply to: yfb822 vs mw45slp posted by Mike Mason on February 22, 2004 at 00:53:42:

Hi Mike,

I've tried the 45 SLP and I've owned/played the Yamaha 822 and I'd say that clearly the 822 is a better quintet tuba. (IMHO) The older 822's have some issues in the upper register, but the newer ones are vastly improved, in that respect.

If you'd like to hear the 822 in action, get your hands on ANY "Rhythm and Brass" recording. Charlie Villarubia plays an 822 exclusively in his group and he sounds ABSOLUTELY PHENOMINAL on it!!

I've also heard Charlie perform solo literature on the 822 and he can do anything he wants with it, at any volume!

Good luck!

Mike Milnarik



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