All Chinese, all awesome- Y-Fort tenor trombone

[@thomas_superset]

I am very enthralled by the design of your shirt

[@Braymond212]

Thanks for the in-depth review! I'm planning to carry these at my shop in Santa Barbara so maybe you can come check them out once they get in! Also, I asked them at NAMM about a bass bone and they said they're planning to make one in the future.

[@AidanRitchie]

Very spicy information!!

[@CaleBTbone]

I have played that instrument too, GREAT

[@skepticalmonkey7263]

I wish my 42b's valve was that quiet. You should get a commission from them - I want to try one.

[@WilliamLang]

sounds solid

[@AidanRitchie]

would sound better with a better player behind it HINT HINT

[@D0ndars]

My friend and I both have Getzen trombones(1062 and 40something). The slide(both crook and receiver) look like they got a lot of inspiration from Getzen.

[@AidanRitchie]

Well, Getzen got most of those cues from Conn and Bach- they're very common characteristics.

[@D0ndars]

@@AidanRitchie I am really taking about the short slide receiver. It looks the same.

[@AidanRitchie]

@@D0ndars yes, that's a Conn reciever on Getzens! On Edwards it's a Bach part and they wanted them to be incompatible. This horn isn't a conn taper either, it's a Bach taper but very short.

[@GamerTime_2002]

I have bad news aiden, i decided to become an accountant

[@AidanRitchie]

just means more money for horns!

[@GamerTime_2002]

@@AidanRitchie you got that right

[@cstanhope]

rip

[@jg2977]

What’s the purpose of the screw bell? I see a number of trombones with them now. Is it for travel purposes so that you can store the horn in a smaller case? Does it alter the sound and response?

[@AidanRitchie]

Yup, the smaller case is a huge part of it. It also makes a bell basically act like one weight heavier- if a bell is too light and zingy, it can tame it and make it easier to deal with at higher volumes.

[@kasperisarikoski5385]

Thanks for making this review! Does it have a wide slide (Bach 42 style) or a narrow slide (Conn 88 style)?

[@AidanRitchie]

Wide slide!

[@kasperisarikoski5385]

@@AidanRitchie Thanks! If I may, I have a follow-up question: You mention the Courtois NY model being one of the easiest horn to play. Alongside the Y-fort and Courtois (and perhaps the narrow-slide horns such as Conn 88) what are the most easy-playing horns you have tried out? I have an Edwards Alessi model which at times feels like too much work. Wondering what would be a light and efficient horn to play.

[@AidanRitchie]

@@kasperisarikoski5385 Haha I actually responded to your thread on trombonechat! The Y-fort is an easy player, but with the 2 leadpipe it does actually have quite wide slots. If you're used to more definition it can be a big change. I play Bach 42s, so I'm not really the best person to ask... I love a challenge!

[@kasperisarikoski5385]

@@AidanRitchie I noticed your reply on the other chat! Thanks for answering. I’ll keep looking around. I know someone who’s just bought a Y-fort, so I hope to get to try it out at some point. Cheers!

[@axelbruv]

You have a great sound. Fat. Reminded me of Joseph Alessi.

[@AidanRitchie]

Thanks!!

[@aasavickas]

Anyone find a link to the w Y Fort website?

[@AidanRitchie]

www.raymondmusic.com/y-fort-ysl763g-professional-tenor-trombone.html?fbclid=IwAR1Oq8FiAsoThtkMWLFlBeuFZ8UF1ntqgMM9lDBay4JR-eBQ-eNpVB-7yag

[@michaelquillen2679]

Hmmm...your tone was "sterile" on this horn...not the depth or warmth I'm used to hearing from you. The notes on the F-attachment seemed to have a "spread tone" from low F and down. The horn? Your least friendly mouthpiece? Maybe. Adjustable "end play" on rotor valve? My 1976 Duo Gravis is as snug and true as it was 47 years ago. Y-Fort's website was not exactly the most friendly for English readers. If I was a young cat looking to break into the scene, I wouldn't do it with this ax. Just my old-a$$, "has been" opinion. Nevertheless, thanks for posting stuff that all young players should consider.