Today I collected the result of my latest GAS attack! A rather good looking YAS-23 in silver plate finish. I didn't even know that existed! Anyways, it looked good, the price was good and the seller appeared to be fine too.
The poor thing has been left unused for a rather long time, but is in fine condition. A few minor dents and no obvious scratch. A few bits of cork were missing causing some issues but nothing a good bottle of wine can't fix. As long as you don't mix the fumes from the glue with the fumé of the wine!
First few notes are promising. It's a screamer! I tried a few different mouthpieces and even a gentle antique Selmer B metal found its voice. I still need to understand what's wrong at the octave break point as I'm struggling to slur from C# to D without tripping over. Low notes also need attention. But my self made leaklight is in no shape to help me, so it'll have to wait another day.
I have a feeling that I'm going to spend more time on the alto in the next few days...
The poor thing has been left unused for a rather long time, but is in fine condition. A few minor dents and no obvious scratch. A few bits of cork were missing causing some issues but nothing a good bottle of wine can't fix. As long as you don't mix the fumes from the glue with the fumé of the wine!
First few notes are promising. It's a screamer! I tried a few different mouthpieces and even a gentle antique Selmer B metal found its voice. I still need to understand what's wrong at the octave break point as I'm struggling to slur from C# to D without tripping over. Low notes also need attention. But my self made leaklight is in no shape to help me, so it'll have to wait another day.
I have a feeling that I'm going to spend more time on the alto in the next few days...