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Yamaha YCL-20 rebuild questions

Author: Ursa
Date: 2017-05-02 11:00

Hi, everyone:

I am contemplating having my YAC-20 (edit: YCL-20) rebuilt and have a couple of quick questions:

1. My main concern--mine has its original stainless needle springs which are rather heavy gauge and set up for very stiff action. Will these still respond well if the action is lightened up?

2. Are there any weaknesses in the instrument design that I should have my technician address?

3. Has anyone given one of these a very careful overhaul? If so, how did the instrument turn out?

If I go ahead with this, I'll have cork pads installed on the normally-closed upper joint tone holes, and leather pads installed elsewhere on the instrument.

Thanks in advance for your insights!

Post Edited (2017-05-02 21:29)

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