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    5BS for baritone BBB

    So after about 3 years on the mouthpiece Merry go round and having tried and purchased and sold on more mouthpieces than I dare to count, I have FINALLY found the mouthpiece I have been searching...
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    A subject very close to my heart following what I...

    A subject very close to my heart following what I believe to be alignment issues with a brand new instrument.
    I purchased a cheap endoscope with a 45’ mirror attachment (I think you might call them...
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    Richard - I’m just old school, so being honest...

    Richard - I’m just old school, so being honest for you and me and others like us, is just basic stuff. Unfortunately- I think being honest is not very fashionable for a lot of people these days....
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    Thanks Guido. That sounds like a worthy...

    Thanks Guido. That sounds like a worthy candidate. I’ll try that too. They’re made in US aren’t they?
    Any thoughts on Wilson as well?...
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    Hi Doug and Richard. The dealer has a massive...

    Hi Doug and Richard.
    The dealer has a massive stock, allegedly the 2nd largest stock in the UK.
    He holds all the usual suspects: Sterling, besson, yam, Wilson and a whole load of others, so it’ll...
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    Which high level 4v comp Euphonium?

    Hi. So I’ll be trading in my trusty 4v comp Imperial in the next 6 months or so for a new high level 4v comp euph.
    The dealer will have all the usual suspects available to try back to back.
    I play...
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    That’s very interesting and based on what I’ve...

    That’s very interesting and based on what I’ve experienced in the last couple of days, I’d almost guarantee something to do with the felts.
    I’ve put in some well used B and H felts that are much...
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    Thanks Ted - much appreciate the advise and...

    Thanks Ted - much appreciate the advise and experience.
    I use 3 for high A as all the horns I’ve ever played just don’t seem to want to play high A reliably on 12; but haven’t tried your suggestions...
  9. Yamaha high range and felts on top of valves on Baritone 831 Neo

    Just wanted to post an issue I’ve had with a brand new Yamaha Neo Baritone (831)

    I tested it in the dealers (I purchased it brand new) and it played beautifully for the whole time I play tested it...
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    So, the thinner felts has DEFINITELY restored the...

    So, the thinner felts has DEFINITELY restored the high range - so a massive thanks to you Dave and Barry for pointing me in the right direction.
    The remaining puzzle is WHY it was played perfectly...
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    Thanks Dave and Barry for your thoughts. Hers...

    Thanks Dave and Barry for your thoughts. Hers what I have done today.

    1. Kept the mouthpieces the same as I’m used to AND
    2. Removed the as new Yamaha felts on the top of each valve and replaced...
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    Thanks Dave - that makes sense, I’ll try to have...

    Thanks Dave - that makes sense, I’ll try to have a look at it - not sure if I’ll be able to see much, but I could perhaps measure with my vernier?
    Many thanks - it would be great if that was all it...
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    Baritone high range

    Hi. So, not sure what the issue is but, have purchased a brand new Neo 831 Baritone.
    I love the sound and response BUT what is going on with (treble clef) high A, B and C? They’re sooo unreliable...
  14. Peckhorn is one of the nicknames I use for...

    Peckhorn is one of the nicknames I use for Baritone, and I’m in the UK ! - Although I’d always assumed it was an American expression.
  15. Thanks Doug. I’m looking forward to getting used...

    Thanks Doug. I’m looking forward to getting used to it - and of course practicing without a 4th valve.....
    Without a doubt, all 4 horns I played today were absolutely fantastic, just me that...
  16. Our bandmaster in a 2019 rehearsal: ‘Baritones,...

    Our bandmaster in a 2019 rehearsal:
    ‘Baritones, I want you to sound more like the trombones’
    As quick as a flash my section mate said:
    ‘What? Flat and out of time?’
    Couldn’t have said it better...
  17. And after a few hours of careful consideration,...

    And after a few hours of careful consideration, I’ve gone for the Neo..... Collecting it tomorrow..... ! 😁
  18. So, I’ve played them all and ruled out the 1050...

    So, I’ve played them all and ruled out the 1050 and the 955 - because I make them sound trombone like. (Someone independent also agreed)
    That leaves the 2056 and the Neo. Both sound great.
    God...
  19. So, just to update..... Following everyone’s...

    So, just to update.....
    Following everyone’s advice and suggestions, I am visiting a local music store at the weekend to trial a 955, 2056, Neo and a Sterling 1050 back to back...
    I’ll let you know...
  20. Thanks to everyone for thoughts, comments and...

    Thanks to everyone for thoughts, comments and suggestions. Lots and lots for me to think about.
    I like the 4v set up for ease of playing. I don’t use the 4v low range - as the 1st bari line is...
  21. So considering the 956 has such a poor...

    So considering the 956 has such a poor reputation, then either the 144 or 2056 will be a big step change improvement over what I’m used to?
  22. Hi Doug. The 956 has been long term borrowed but...

    Hi Doug. The 956 has been long term borrowed but at no cost to me, so I have nothing invested in it.
    It’s in decent nick and I’ve had the usual works done - clean, felts, guides etc, so I think it’s...
  23. Thanks Doug and Barry for your thoughts and...

    Thanks Doug and Barry for your thoughts and comments - all very much appreciated.
    I think my next plan must be to have a play on a BR144 and I guess a 2056; both back to back with 956.
    One...
  24. OR to put it another way, IS a new Wessex BR144 a...

    OR to put it another way, IS a new Wessex BR144 a better option than the 25 year old 956 that I currently use!.....
  25. Ah - Mr Ruby, I was hoping you would have an...

    Ah - Mr Ruby, I was hoping you would have an input on this as I’ve been a lurker for ages and knew you had 956 experience !
    Thanks so much for your thoughts and comments - very much appreciated.
    So...
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