I hear a huge difference on the tenor but on the alto I dont really hear much change at all. It could be because Yanagisawa is already a modern horn. Sounds great I will be buying one for my VI immediately!!
The gemstone looks like either a lapis lazuli, which has pyrite in it, or sodalite. It's hard to tell in small size. Second one looks like turquoise. I would think the density of the stone makes a difference. I have to wonder since seeing this if perhaps having certain of polished and shaped stones in place of the pearls might influence the tone.
Sorry Never beleive that a screw will make a difference in sound,,specially the way that you play,,you don t need a fancier screw,,lol Very nice playing,,no doubt,,and no doubts that that this screw makes no differences to be honest. Regards Mario