Love, love, love my Custom Z! I upgraded from my bent out of shape crappy 90s Conn when the cost to repair it was going to cost more than the horn would ever be worth, so I bought a 4 year old unlaquered Z that had just been traded in at the music store. As soon as I played it, I was in love with how responsive it was! 😍🎷
I play an 82ZII with the V1 neck and absolutely love it. Altissimo G pops with zero effort and the tone is fantastic. Had a 133xxx Mark VI and I really don't feel it's worth double the price.
If you are using a Jody Jazz well it’s a pretty well known fact that Jody Jazz mpc’s have intonation issues up high. It’s a problem that has been discussed a lot.
Hey Nick!, I got my introduction to Jazz via listening to Dexter Gordon at the Village Vanguard in 1977, and '78, followed by Mr. George Coleman at the same club! Then there was Clifford Jordon, Joe Henderson, Joe Farrell, George Adams, and the list goes on and on. Then came Joe Allard and Eddie Daniels as my teachers, then came hearing Steve Grossman! These people were GIANTS walking the earth, (Eddie & Steve still are), .....and innate talent and a life lived in particular settings with inspired experiences matters! Sonny Stitt is on my turntable right now, gotta go!
The speed of your air flow in that upper register will help bring those notes closer to intonation you are seeking. it will also help with the left hand palm keys. Enjoyed your review. I was in the same situation with an overhaul and bought a Custom 875B to use during my VI overhaul.The overhaul took to long and was diaspointing.Thus the Yamaha became my new sax of choice.
Hey Leila. I have since figured out the palm key intonation with a bit more work. You're right about the air speed, makes all the difference. Love these horns!
Hi , I have a yamaha 82z and a Cannonball big bell stones series, both mint condition, but I have to get rid of one but I can't decide, any advice? Thank you 🎷👍
The extemporaneous playing here is nicely revealing of what so many of us look for in a horn, I just wish that a heads up for our innate talent, state of mind, and the general zeitgeist was also acknowledged. However, ....now do this with a Chu Berry, Selmer Super, and Super 20, and the revolution might be televised!
I'm a little confused about what you're getting at. A heads up for our innate talent? Are you saying that the information I played could not be performed on the other horns you mentioned? Because I can assure you I have played all of the horns you listed and it really doesn't change my sound that much or make me play different material. Help me to understand....
@@nickmainella Think he's saying that the vintage horns have more charisma. Perhaps precisely a result of their imperfections. But Conns are definitely broader and more dispersive in sound.
@@jameshancock9772 She does play occasionally. I teach all topics in my lessons. I try to cater the lesson to the student and what their strengths and weaknesses happen to be.
