Re: YCB-661 -- opinions?


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Posted by Scott on March 05, 2001 at 12:58:34:

In Reply to: YCB-661 -- opinions? posted by Steve Inman on March 03, 2001 at 19:51:35:

I bought one a few months ago from Dillon music. I've told you already what I've thought of the horn, but this is for anyone else who might be curious.

For the money (I bought mine for $3600), this is a fabulous horn. I can get a nice, rich, full sound throughout the entire range, the intonation is pretty good, and it really is an all-purpose tuba. I've used it for solos, quintets and in an 80 piece orchestra. It's a nice size too, it's about the size of an Eb, but it plays like a 4/4 CC. My only complaint is that the 5th valve is a whole step rather than a flat whole step. Other than that, I love my horn, and I would suggest that anyone looking for a good 4/4 CC should take a look at this horn.

Btw, does anyone know why Yamaha doesn't make these anymore?

Scott


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