I recently bought a yamaha 23. I had a really good tech go through it, seat the pads to a light touch, set the action etc.
The horn is great except for one thing.
I am having trouble with low C B and Bb.
I have another horn that I can play those notes without a thought.
Is it possible that each horn could take a different embouchure to play well. Like I am used to my old horn and this one is just different?
The reason I would even begin to guess that might be the case is, I played a super action 80 once and had the same problem. I remember thinking, wow this thing needs setting up.
Throw a light string down that bell and cover the end of the bell, you'll likely see a leak. See how the pads close and if it takes undo pressure to get them to close so there is no leak.
Finger B1 and very lightly pull up on the front edge of the C# pad. If it moves very easily, look at the two arms between it and the B that exist so when fingering B, the arm keeps the C# from opening. It might need some adjustment. Its a delicate adjustment, because if you put too much of the B lever on the C# lever, the B won't close. If the C# also has a leak when you're not fingering B, it'll make the C burble. Sometimes you'll see the C# seems to be twisted so it has a leak on one side or the other. I usually just twist it back into shape.
I'm going to take it back, I took for granted he had it right with no leaks. I put my leak light in and it has several leaks. Ugghh. Oh well.
This thing has been so aggravating!
Thank you all for the responses, guess you should never assume anything.
Littlewailer, just looked at your video. Ha! I love that!!!!
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