Posted by Mike Ross on February 04, 2001 at 01:29:04:
In Reply to: EEb-Yamaha, Besson or Willson posted by Jules Busslinger on February 02, 2001 at 19:01:47:
Hi,
I own a Yamaha 631 and I've played on several older Boosey & Hawkes Imperials (predeccesors to the Besson) and I've written my opions on both before. Basically I love the sound of the Boosey products, but the Yamaha was available and feels easier to play for me, which is important at this point in my life as a come back amateur.
I found Klaus' comment on the Yamaha at high volume interesting - I don't think I've ever had that happen to mine.
I did, however, have to try a couple of different mouthpieces before I found one that did not play consistently sharp (now use a King Helleberg 7B copy).
I suspect that, unless you are going to playing professionally or auditioning seriously on the horn, you can't go wrong with any of the three you are looking at.
Just a humble amateur opinion...