[TPIN] 6310Z flugel valves

[badnote at cox.net]

All, 

Here is my two cents on Yamalloy.  I use the Schilke horns but I used to use Yamaha when in college. I found that if I squeeze the valve casing, I can hold down the 1st valve and whedn I let go of the death grip the valve goes back up. I always liked the sound of the yamahas but with the valve problems, I went to Schilke. I have enjoyed their craftsmanship for many years. I also have a Yamaha Z flug and an old Couesnon. Same valve problems with the Yamaha. I take it on the road because if it gets crunched, I can probably get another one EXACTLY like it. The Couesnon stays in the studio and jazz clubs.
---- "chasesanborn.com" <info at chasesanborn.com> wrote: 
> 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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