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Re: Why Upgrade from Yamaha 4c To vandoren 5RV Advice Please?

Author: TheOtherJon
Date: 2016-10-03 01:43

Thank you so much for the info on the leak test! I performed the suction (inhale) method you suggested - I actually bought a bunch of various-sized rubber stoppers years ago to plug holes since the old Yamaha 250 I bought used smelled *EVIL*. Plugged it up and scrubbed with Sterisol and a bottle brush.

Anyway, I plugged up my new "overhauled" 450, closed off the remaining keys and performed this test - neither joint holds air for more than 2-3 seconds! Eesh.

Then I did the same test on the old 250 and both joints held air for well over 15 seconds. I'm a little disappointed since I payed a little more than the typical going rate for a used 450 with a complete overhaul (including wood oiling).

From what I recall when researching the 250 years ago, they use super-synthetic pads that don't lend terribly well to the tone, but they are very resilient and have great longevity. Then 'good' pads wear out a bit quicker. I think high-end pads are fish skin or some such?! No idea what's on this model.

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