has anyone compared this with the Yamaha YRS24B series ivory-colored models? Is this exactly the same, or different in feel and tone?
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I teach a recorder class for high school students and we have about 20 models of the ivory recorders and about 15 of the colorful 20BG recorders. For whatever reason, the coloful models do seem to speak a little bit more easily, but both set the bar fairly high for plastic recorders-- way better than any of the other models we've purchased, including the more expensive brown and beige 302B Yamaha model (which looks great, but is quiet and does not hit the low notes as easily as this model.)
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Not familiar with the other model. My requirements were extremely basic - provide a flute to multiple grandchildren who were fighting over a single one and for that the 20BG was perfect!
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Mine have had hundreds of hours of wear and I'm pleased with the bass. Better than the AD700 + 900, although the latter hasn't gone through burn-in.
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I have had the X4000 for about two months now and I am very happy with it. I have not heard the Yamaha unit so I can not speak for that. I am using Infinity speakers in a 7.1 setup and it sounds awesome and gets very loud when I want it to. I use it mostly for movies.
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Hello! I got Valencia CL-160 couple of months ago. Honestly, I'd rather pay two times more and get a cheaper version of Cordoba or Yamaha. (I have Yamaha 3/4 and it sounds brilliant).The guitar is rough and sound like a piece of wood. Strings are too high and you can't adjust them because there is no key hole. Electronic part is very cheap - the sound is awful. As usual: you're getting what you payed. Sorry for such a negative comment!
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Hello Douglas, Thanks for the email through amazon in regards to the Leblanc Bliss Bb Clarinets. As you know, there are two generations of the Bliss clarinet. The LB210 is the first generation which has been discontinued (this is the model that we have for sale). The L210 is the second generation that is the current model being offered from Conn-Selmer (not discontinued). The first generation (LB210) was made in partnership between Conn-Selmer (Leblanc), Julian Bliss, and Morrie Backun. The second generation does not involve Morrie Backun. Many of the features are still the same, but a few things have changed from the first generation (Bliss ringless barrel and bell, crow's foot and left hand adjustment screws). Please let me know if you have any questions! Thanks Douglas! Mike Kolb, Sales Rep. Taylor Music
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No.Tone varies by brand. Sometimes even between models within the same brand. If you got a Yamaha NS setup going already I'd stick with it.
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I purchased a new Legacy not a refurbished one. The new one comes with everything, however, the neck strap is cheap and I had to purchase a better one and the same with the mouth piece. I recommend a Yamaha 4C or a much more expensive Vandoren AL3. Also upgrade to Vandoren reeds.
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I believe the sounds quality features are different as well, though I could be wrong, on Kenwood's website there is comparison thing though if I recall correctly
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More same than different. The new UE model (this one) is 1.5 inches taller and half an inch deeper. The handle makes up the bulk of the extra height which the old one didn't have. The driver configuration is almost identical, 2 tweeters, 2 3inch woofers, and slightly bigger 2.5" passive radiators (old one had 2" radiators). The sound is near identical except the new one has more bass because of the larger radiators. The price went up quite a bit from $150 to $250 MSRP. I own the old one and still very satisfied with its low/mid/high balance. If you don't mind the lack of a handle and buying used, the old fine is a great deal. More same than different. The new UE model (this one) is 1.5 inches taller and half an inch deeper. The handle makes up the bulk of the extra height which the old one didn't have. The driver configuration is almost identical, 2 tweeters, 2 3inch woofers, and slightly bigger 2.5" passive radiators (old one had 2" radiators). The sound is near identical except the new one has more bass because of the larger radiators. The price went up quite a bit from $150 to $250 MSRP. I own the old one and still very satisfied with its low/mid/high balance. If you don't... » Read More More same than different. The new UE model (this one) is 1.5 inches taller and half an inch deeper. The handle makes up the bulk of the extra height which the old one didn't have. The driver configuration is almost identical, 2 tweeters, 2 3inch woofers, and slightly bigger 2.5" passive radiators (old one had 2" radiators). The sound is near identical except the new one has more bass because of the larger radiators. The price went up quite a bit from $150 to $250 MSRP. I own the old one and still very satisfied with its low/mid/high balance. If you don't mind the lack of a handle and buying used, the old fine is a great deal. « Show Less
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The gray with the blue buttons is the last one I purchased. I have the other model that you describe. I bought that one several months earlier. On that one the sound is very low.
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I personally have not done an in depth comparison. I assumed that since pearl is a popular brand name, I should go with it. I would have chosen Yamaha if the price was right and I could see that it had the actual snare drum. The fact that my kid is happy with it and it has everything he needs for his class was all I needed. Again, it was mostly a good name for a good price with me.
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I have a Yamaha Acoustic with pickup and it works great on the acoustic mode. I have tried it on the Bass mode and it seems to give it a more mellow, deeper tone. I'm assuming an upright acoustic or mariachi-style bass with pickups would sound OK. Plus, you can use all the other effects and really find some interesting tones. Take your bass to a nearby music dealer and try it.
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This is hard to answer, so I will answer it in this manner. When I first began to play the Yamaha I felt the upright at my church and the Yamaha compared favorably. I could transition between the two more easily than the electronic piano at church. Are they exactly the same? No, but close. You must realize that my perception may be different from yours. Some electronic pianos have the ability to change the sensitivity of the key board. You must realize that this is an entry level instrument and I purchased it to play for my own amusement. It good quality for that purpose. You must decide what quality you want and the purpose of the instrument.
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Hello SB, I believe that you are right. My red one is longer than the black one, but I did not notice any difference between the 2 when it came to resonance or sound quality.
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Yes! I own both and there is a clearly discernible improvement in sound quality with the Bamboo model. The bamboo has a much crisper sound and a slight increase in bass output in my opinion.
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I purchased this item for my son. His response is as follows: The keys are synthetic ivory and feel very good. Compared to an acoustic pIano, the keys are just as weighted (sometimes heavier than some Grands). Your fingers do not slip on the keys and they are very playable. Hope this information is helpful.
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Sorry, I don't know the difference in the models, but they do sound very similar in the description.