Author: KaiLiau
Date: 2017-09-09 04:44
I have got two new Yamaha CSG2s that I need to decide which one to keep tomorrow. Appreciate all the inputs.
One has lower resistance, seems to have better resonance probably as the consequence, but has some intonation issues (1st register right hand notes B, Bb, A too sharp). 2nd register right hand B and C a little flat. The other CSG2 has higher resistance and slightly more stuffy but plays in tune much easier. I had the shop check the leaks already (with Magnehelic) and both were top notch with great seal.
Despite resistance difference, both play very even to me, resistance wise. There are no other visible differences either (well except the key plating), so I think both are mechanically sound.
Right now, I am leaning toward keeping the one with better intonation, hoping the stuffiness and resistance will improve overtime. Is this improvement with more playing (breaking-in) possible? The shop I took these horns to said it's possible.
PS, I emailed Tomoji, Yamaha's woodwind specialist, and he said the intonation issues can be corrected with some chimney fillings. I am not sure if doing this is worth the hassle, if the other option is better and will improve.
Which one will you keep and why?
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