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Besson 995 vs Yamaha YCB-822
Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2020 6:36 pm
by pakins51
How does the Besson 995 compare to the Yamaha 822 CC? They both have basically the same measurements and similar wraps but no one has compared these horns that I have seen.
Re: Besson 995 vs Yamaha YCB-822
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2020 9:58 pm
by DouglasJB
Having played on both (not for an extended length of time) I prefer the 995, I was not a fan of the YCB 822, I prefer the york style horns. Just my opinion.
Re: Besson 995 vs Yamaha YCB-822
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:03 pm
by bort
Both are well made. I like the Besson better, because it has a more interesting sound.
Re: Besson 995 vs Yamaha YCB-822
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2020 11:58 am
by iiipopes
It has been quite a few years since I played both horns, but I concur with the above: of the two examples I played back then, the Besson had a more colorful tone with better intonation, while the Yamaha was simply a big "woof."