| The latest review of the ZeuS G.
Alex,
Thank you for your help in making my Zeus purchase. I received the trumpet
on Tuesday, and, throwing caution to the wind, played it on my gig that
night. I got many oohs and aahhs from the other trumpeters in the band when
I pulled it out of the case. The brushed lacquered finish looks great. But
of course looks are not the test of a good horn, sound is. Let me tell you
everyone including myself was impressed at the sound of the Zeus! My main
axe is an older Elkhart 37, and the rest of the big band trumpet section all
play on Strads of some permutation. I was able to blend in easily on the
section work (better intonation than my 37), and when I pushed the horn on
solos I easily cut through the band with a full sound that was bright and
edgy.
The sonic range of the Zeus is a hoot to play with! Playing softly I can
produce a tone that ranges from warm and airy to clear and precise all with
accurate attacks that I'd been missing on the 37. But when pushed the
Guarnerius bites and projects like nobody's business! All notes are secure
and there are no glaring intonation issues. I think the Zeus combines the
best of the Bach and Yamaha worlds: the accuracy and smoothness of the
Yammies with the sound and color palette of the Bachs. There is a tiny bit
more resistance to the blow than my 37 but I think that actually helps with
the surety of attacks on soft entrances and placement of pickoffs in the
upper register.
Kudos on a new entry into the upper echelons of the trumpet
makers world. And thanks for the easy payment plan. I intend to try the
copper branch flugel once the last payment is complete on the trumpet.
Freddie Dunn
3rd trumpet-Eubie Blake Legacy Band
Soloist-Fertile Ground
Lead trumpet-New Volcano Ensemble
Bandleader, Instructor, Freelancer, Clinician |