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Re: older "golden era" R13 vs. more recent

Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2018-06-22 01:35

Episkey I did feel resonance changes. A very good question. Surely a horn to try one out.

As noted in past posts I had to make a mouthpiece facing adjustment. Went from a 1.03 to about a 1.06 or so. Then learn how to blow into a more open mouthpiece as a double lip player. The facing went from a 36 to a 34 using a 0.0015" shim, which is a lot. So about 2 months of long tones and I was very happy I made the change. The first few days I wasn't sure. But then I got that special sound I was looking for after about a week, but I wasn't totally happy until I made the mouthpiece facing change.

For me these horns are easier to play than the Buffets, but sound a lot like the Selmer's and 1/2 the cost. I've always liked the freedom of Selmer's. A shade more open feel, but still have a very nice sound.

I'm not a supporter of Buffet anymore. Played on them for 45 years. So switching was something I didn't think I'd ever do. Felt guilty actually. I totally understand the loyalty of Buffet players. I was one of them. The Selmer's and Yamaha's are something to look at before buying a Buffet. Just test out the field a bit. The Selmer Recital is not the horn for most player. Too heavy and dark.

Designer of - Vintage 1940 Cicero Mouthpieces and the La Vecchia mouthpieces

Yamaha Artist 2015

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