[TPIN] 6310Z flugel valves

[chasesanborn.com]

On 8-May-07, at 3:19 PM, Bob Wright wrote:

> I have
> been considering buying the 8310Z and 8335LA but if the valve issue
> continues with the 6310Z I might go with the X3 Schilke or  
> something else.


The 6310Z flugel valves have always been on the sluggish side. I had  
my valves lapped, and use thin oil, and it solved the problem. They  
don't ever stick, but they don't feel lightning fast, either. They  
do, however, go up and down as fast as I can push them. Despite the  
valves, the 6310Z remains one of the best flugelhorns around. Rumors  
are there is a new Yamaha flugel in the works. No timeline or  
information yet, though.

You won't find the same problem with Yamaha trumpets. Their valves  
are uniformly excellent. The 6310Z flugel valves are an anomaly.

Chase Sanborn
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