Re: Re: Does the AGR really work?


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Posted by Rick Denney on January 17, 2002 at 16:15:36:

In Reply to: Re: Does the AGR really work? posted by Andy Smith on January 16, 2002 at 11:50:57:

The AGR affects the response and projection of the instrument to some extent. The extent depends on the horn, the mouthpiece, and the player. It is not intended as an improvement, but rather as an control so the player can make adjustments for specific circumstances.

On the 621 F tuba that I tried it on, which was Andy's, it had a significant effect. But my York Master had characteristics that demanded a tighter receiver/leadpipe gap than could be achieved even with the AGR. On the York, the leadpipe is continuous through the receiver to the opening, meaning that it has no gap. The way to make those adjustments is to make sure the mouthpiece taper is just right so that the insertion distance is just right. Matt agreed that an AGR would likely do damage to that instrument.

Rick "who hasn't considered one, thinking that fine adjustments are only useful to fine players" Denney


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