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Re: Choosing an Eclipse for me
« Reply #1 on: 10/27/2003 at 22:00:05 »
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Hi Mikester,
Well...after having played my Eclipse since about May I can say this:
You can't overblow it. It can take all the air you can give it. I got so used to it that my Getzen now seems stuffy by comparison. My Getzen was dropped off at Melk's (on my way home from work) to get checked over, and then it is going to get "tuned in" with a better mouthpiece. Once you get an Eclipse, get the "air going", and hear that "sound"...well...there is no turning back!
White Lightning didn't like Al Cass valve oil. It broke down too easily and gummed up. I am now using Getzen, with success, until the Blue Juice that I have ordered arrives.
The bell on my horn has a very slow taper, meaing that it should be very bright, but it isn't. The double coating of lacquer really darkens it up and makes it sound "very rich and silky". So, spend time picking Leigh's brain so you get exactly the sound you want.
Excellent equipment will "always" allow you to perform easier (better). I can honestly say that this amateur is doing things he never did before.
And last, but not least: it is the most in-tune horn I have ever played.
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask me anything. I'll answer it if I can.
Be well.
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PAUL NELSON
Eclipse White Lightning
Getzen Eterna 900 Classic
Monette B4LD |