I really like the C6. It’s plays really well and easy (as you mentioned in your review). It is a big help in many ways for me. I think it’s one of the best horns I’ve ever played and I do have some good ones.
Thanks for your reviews! Just after listening to this, UA-cam prompted your earlier review of the modified JJ model. I must say that I thought the JJ sounded “trombone-like” in that it seemed to have more resonance or ring the sound. Both the C5 and C6 (less so) seem to sound “drier”. This is of course a very subjective observation on my part. All the best, John
What is the slide weight and action like? My Yamaha features a nickel slide, which is very light and fast but also easily dented, which I'm sure is not an issue with carbon slides.
One of the benefits of the carbon fiber handslides (and a reason many players use them on their brass instruments) is that the action (especially with the right lubricant mix) tends to be extremely fast (many players need time to adjust to the speed of the CF handslides) and are feather-light. The CF also adds a bit of depth and projection to the sound (not unlike nickel silver) that players often appreciate...
@@SchmittMusicTromboneShop very interesting, thanks for the feedback! My Yamaha is getting on in years, and the nickel slide gets dents frequently at gigs and I have to have it repaired once or twice a year. But I love the action! Sounds like CF is a viable alternative.
I really like the C6. It’s plays really well and easy (as you mentioned in your review). It is a big help in many ways for me. I think it’s one of the best horns I’ve ever played and I do have some good ones.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your reviews! Just after listening to this, UA-cam prompted your earlier review of the modified JJ model. I must say that I thought the JJ sounded “trombone-like” in that it seemed to have more resonance or ring the sound. Both the C5 and C6 (less so) seem to sound “drier”. This is of course a very subjective observation on my part. All the best, John
I'll have to compare the older and newer models side by side if/when I get them in together again; thanks for watching!
What is the slide weight and action like? My Yamaha features a nickel slide, which is very light and fast but also easily dented, which I'm sure is not an issue with carbon slides.
One of the benefits of the carbon fiber handslides (and a reason many players use them on their brass instruments) is that the action (especially with the right lubricant mix) tends to be extremely fast (many players need time to adjust to the speed of the CF handslides) and are feather-light. The CF also adds a bit of depth and projection to the sound (not unlike nickel silver) that players often appreciate...
@@SchmittMusicTromboneShop very interesting, thanks for the feedback! My Yamaha is getting on in years, and the nickel slide gets dents frequently at gigs and I have to have it repaired once or twice a year. But I love the action! Sounds like CF is a viable alternative.