![]() ![]() This is a weakness in all Yamaha baritone/euphonium/tuba with the same piston guide mechanism.Ģ. Solution is to take the piston out, loosen stem and hold down washer, push guide towards the center and re-tighten. Band Director, I keep oiling my first valve and it still sticks". Students keep oiling and then tell their teacher: "Mr. Idle hands are the devils workshop! They idly turn the valve button, loosen the stem and guide hold down washer, and the guide loses its adjustment, tending to bottom out in the slot tab, causing the valve to stick. ![]() All Yamaha piston horns with modern guides suffer in student hands from kids fiddling with the 1st valve stem when not playing. Later guides have a thin metal plate molded into the bottom of the plastic that takes the force of rough handling in the tab slot, and wears MUCH better than the older guides. Early plastic guides were all plastic and tended to chip and break off the tab. Plastic guides and felts on the new 321 are the same as the 621, 631, 642, and 842. Mine came with the smaller buttons but the newer larger buttons fit my horn.ġ. I don't think I will ever sell it.Ģ, Change from small to larger finger buttons. I mostly play my Neo these days but I still love my old 321. I have the second iteration.Īnything else? Nothing so dramatic as the changes on manufacturer's models but of interest to me nonetheless. There are at least 3 versions of the case that they've used over the years. My horn has no stamp but the newer horns I've seen are stamped Yamaha.ĥ. The original models had a model stamp that you could scratch off (at least the 201 I played in junior high did). Did they really shorten it on newer horns?Ĥ. Shorter third valve slide? I haven't seen a recent vintage 321 lately but my third valve slide is pretty long. Mine came with the smaller buttons but the newer larger buttons fit my horn.ģ. Change from small to larger finger buttons. Change from metal to plastic valve guides. What changes have occurred with this model? These are the changes I've noted. Laser-Fused Pluzuma Welded Bell A high-energy laser fuses the brass together for a virtually seamless bell, which allows continuous even vibrations.IntonationThe excellent intonation of the YEP-321 helps to foster a feel for correct pitch, especially in beginning players.ResponseThe responsiveness of the YEP-321 assists beginning players in learning the phrasing of the euphonium.All Yamaha brass instruments come with a limited 5-year warranty.All the recent discussion on the evolution of the Besson/B&H Imperial/Sovereign/Prestige/York instruments got me to thinking about the changes to the Yamaha YEP-321 since its introduction in I believe 1969 or so. ![]() Pressure Formed Tubing Perfectly rounded tubing results in less turbulence and a smoother air flow, allowing for an excellent scale and reduced resistance. The YEP-321 includes a hard case, small shank mouthpiece and valve oil.The YEP-321 Series is one of the most popular models with advancing players and band directors.Honed Valves The precise fit between valve casings and pistons after honing means no air leakage. The 4 nickel-plated top action valves offer excellent, quick action. 571 inch bore for easy tone production and response for the advancing student. ![]() The Yamaha YEP-321 Euphonium features a small shank receiver with a. ![]()
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