Yamaha 811/ Leitzinger Professional Model II/ Fox 601 - large hall side-by-side

This is an edit of the original video - not new - to make it shorter, more efficient to watch.

Since I made this video I have trialed a Yamaha 821 and if I had to choose one Yamaha over the other, I would probably select the 811. Both instruments are pretty fantastic! They are SO EASY to play...smooth, responsive.

Also, after posting the original video, Mr. Leitzinger contacted me directly to explain that the instrument had been traveling on exhibition and was likely very far out of adjustment by the time I received it. I met him and played on this exact instrument at IDRS 2019 in Tampa and found the instrument to be completely different. I played on the same Model II I had trialed in this video at the conference for about 20 minutes. It was by no means an exhaustive trial but clearly indicated that the instrument was not at peak performance when I had it on trail. You can learn more about these instruments and set up trials from U.S.-based Leitzinger artist, Frank Morelli. https://www.morellibassoon.com/

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