Yamaha Slide Compatibility

[Pozanos]

Thanks, I have a Blessing B88 which is based on the Conn 88H, and the outer slide surprisingly fits to the Yamaha 648 inner section. It has a more heavy feeling. However the entire slide does not fit to the Yamaha bell as the tenon of the Blessing is bigger.
But the Blessing I am planning to sell so I need another slide for the 648.

[hyperbolica]

Is there a comprehensive model/spec list for Yamaha? I used to know where two different online spreadsheets were, and they are both defunct.

[Bach5G]

If you had a 354 and a 356 could you use the tenon from the 356 slide or the receiver from the 354 to build a single .500 single bore F att horn?

[john14u]

If you had a 354 and a 356 could you use the tenon from the 356 slide or the receiver from the 354 to build a single .500 single bore F att horn?

Maybe, tried, playable but still a little loose after fully tightening the nut

[Matt K]

If you had a 354 and a 356 could you use the tenon from the 356 slide or the receiver from the 354 to build a single .500 single bore F att horn?

You... might be able to get the 356 tenon on a 354. I don't think a 354 receiver would fit on the valve of the 356 though. I don't know how successful you would be with that but it might work. I've seen crazier. The 356 I had were a .530" so it's not that far outside typical divergences. However, the lengths of the slide and bell are different on both models so intonation might be wonky too, even bore differences being accounted for.

[LetItSlide]

Today I happened to try a 354 slide on an 891Z bell section, and vice versa. It works. I played both combinations a little and everything seemed fine. I didn’t check intonation though.

[BoneBurger4400]

Would a Ybl 612ii slide fit my early model Ybl 612?

[Aznguyy]

Just throwing in a wild card: Elkhart 8H/88H slides will hook up nicely to Yamaha 641/643 bell sections. While the 641/643 slides have nickel silver outers reminiscent of large bore Holtons of the era, the red brass outers and Remington leadpipe of the Conn slide will bring the Yamaha bells very close to an 8H/88H sound and blow. Also, the 641/643 nickel silver slide can be mated with an 8H/88H bell for a bit brighter sound with some very crisp articulations.

641's can be had quite cheaply, so if you already own an Elkhart 8H or 88H, this is a fun way to add some cheap thrills to your quiver.

Anyone try a 648 slide on a 643 bell section or vice versa?