Thanks for the in-depth review! I'm planning to carry these at my shop in Santa Barbara so maybe you can come check them out once they get in! Also, I asked them at NAMM about a bass bone and they said they're planning to make one in the future.
Hmmm...your tone was "sterile" on this horn...not the depth or warmth I'm used to hearing from you. The notes on the F-attachment seemed to have a "spread tone" from low F and down. The horn? Your least friendly mouthpiece? Maybe. Adjustable "end play" on rotor valve? My 1976 Duo Gravis is as snug and true as it was 47 years ago. Y-Fort's website was not exactly the most friendly for English readers. If I was a young cat looking to break into the scene, I wouldn't do it with this ax. Just my old-a$$, "has been" opinion. Nevertheless, thanks for posting stuff that all young players should consider.
@@AidanRitchie Thanks! If I may, I have a follow-up question: You mention the Courtois NY model being one of the easiest horn to play. Alongside the Y-fort and Courtois (and perhaps the narrow-slide horns such as Conn 88) what are the most easy-playing horns you have tried out? I have an Edwards Alessi model which at times feels like too much work. Wondering what would be a light and efficient horn to play.
What’s the purpose of the screw bell? I see a number of trombones with them now. Is it for travel purposes so that you can store the horn in a smaller case? Does it alter the sound and response?
Yup, the smaller case is a huge part of it. It also makes a bell basically act like one weight heavier- if a bell is too light and zingy, it can tame it and make it easier to deal with at higher volumes.
My friend and I both have Getzen trombones(1062 and 40something). The slide(both crook and receiver) look like they got a lot of inspiration from Getzen.
@@D0ndars yes, that's a Conn reciever on Getzens! On Edwards it's a Bach part and they wanted them to be incompatible. This horn isn't a conn taper either, it's a Bach taper but very short.
