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Bruce Lee · 11-10-2003, 05:16 PM

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Re: Eclipse Copper & Banshee pics
« Reply #10 on: 10/11/2003 at 21:55:01 »

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The Copper horn looks oustanding!!!

How does it play/sound?
I have played the 4 Eclipses Bruce brought to Mobile (medium, classic, red, & equinox). Any comparisons to these would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Mike

Bruce Lee · 11-10-2003, 05:17 PM

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Re: Eclipse Copper & Banshee pics
« Reply #11 on: 10/11/2003 at 22:18:37 »

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Mikester,

I'm told that the Copper Bell/Copper Leadpipe model plays and sounds like a "cloud".... Let me clarify that it is most likely Noel doing the playing, not Leigh!

Leigh is still waiting for his first lesson. I'm afraid that if he were to ask Noel, Noel would take up smoking again. Thanks for remaining sensitive to that, Leigh!

Perhaps Noel will stop by, and give us his impression, soon!

Best,
Bruce

Bruce Lee · 11-10-2003, 05:18 PM

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Re: Eclipse Copper & Banshee pics
« Reply #12 on: 10/12/2003 at 18:41:54 »

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I've played the Copper a bit, and I can definetly see the "cloud" comparison. It's quite fluid in the mid range and kind of glides over everything with a light fluffy tone, ALMOST like a flugel but not quite. In the upper register it turns into a really nice core and can brighten up a lot with air. I think it would make a GREAT sounding lead horn for someone who could use it. Also, it would do some killer solo work. Definetly my kinda horn. I'd put it closest to the large red.
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Bruce Lee · 11-10-2003, 05:19 PM

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Re: Eclipse Copper & Banshee pics
« Reply #13 on: 10/14/2003 at 05:35:35 »

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The copper can sound like a cloud alright, but I think leaving the description there would be inaccurate. The sound is very 'soft' in tambre (not volume), but it also has a degree of mass behind it. The response to the player is rather quick, and the heavier bell doesn't allow the sound to get lost in the 'cloud'. If you take a LR eclipse in laquer, darken the sound a little with a bit more 'presence' while retaining the silky soft properties....man, you just gotta play the thing. Words aren't doing a very good job of explaining the sound
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Bruce Lee Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 463	BruceLee New Member member is offline Gender: Posts: 40 Re: Eclipse Copper & Banshee pics « Reply #11 on: 10/11/2003 at 22:18:37 » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mikester, I'm told that the Copper Bell/Copper Leadpipe model plays and sounds like a "cloud".... Let me clarify that it is most likely Noel doing the playing, not Leigh! Leigh is still waiting for his first lesson. I'm afraid that if he were to ask Noel, Noel would take up smoking again. Thanks for remaining sensitive to that, Leigh! Perhaps Noel will stop by, and give us his impression, soon! Best, Bruce
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11-10-2003, 05:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bruce Lee Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 463	Mikester New Member member is offline Posts: 7 Re: Eclipse Copper & Banshee pics « Reply #10 on: 10/11/2003 at 21:55:01 » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Copper horn looks oustanding!!! How does it play/sound? I have played the 4 Eclipses Bruce brought to Mobile (medium, classic, red, & equinox). Any comparisons to these would be appreciated. Thanks. Mike

11-10-2003, 05:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bruce Lee Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 463	Jarrett New Member member is offline Gender: Posts: 19 Re: Eclipse Copper & Banshee pics « Reply #12 on: 10/12/2003 at 18:41:54 » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've played the Copper a bit, and I can definetly see the "cloud" comparison. It's quite fluid in the mid range and kind of glides over everything with a light fluffy tone, ALMOST like a flugel but not quite. In the upper register it turns into a really nice core and can brighten up a lot with air. I think it would make a GREAT sounding lead horn for someone who could use it. Also, it would do some killer solo work. Definetly my kinda horn. I'd put it closest to the large red. -J -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Medium bell Eclipse Scratch Gold 37H Bach in Gold plate 3c

11-10-2003, 05:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bruce Lee Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 463	Castle Bravo New Member member is offline MUSICIANS FOR WORLD PEACE through superior firepower Gender: Posts: 12 Re: Eclipse Copper & Banshee pics « Reply #13 on: 10/14/2003 at 05:35:35 » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The copper can sound like a cloud alright, but I think leaving the description there would be inaccurate. The sound is very 'soft' in tambre (not volume), but it also has a degree of mass behind it. The response to the player is rather quick, and the heavier bell doesn't allow the sound to get lost in the 'cloud'. If you take a LR eclipse in laquer, darken the sound a little with a bit more 'presence' while retaining the silky soft properties....man, you just gotta play the thing. Words aren't doing a very good job of explaining the sound Logged -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eclipse LR Scratch Gold Eclipse CP* Scratch Lacquer Eclipse Banshee GR64MS,S,Z* I asked God for the dubba & he gave it - now if I can just get all those other notes....

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