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Still Trying · 12-11-2003, 02:39 PM

Hi, Liad,

From what I have read all Eclipse trumpets have about the same playing characteristics, but there are variations in the sound characteristics. For example, a medium bell horn made from yellow brass does not sound like a medium bell trumpet of red brass. There are a lot of combinations of bell sizes, horn weights, construction materials, etc. I would like to know a little more about how the different sounds compare. And it would help, I think, to expand the written description of the sound profiles with a suggested application for the affected horn.

I know Noel has posted a lot of information about different configurations of horn style and construction materials, but I would like for someone to take it a little farther and say, "This horn has a medium bell from red brass, and if I was playing such and such a gig, I would select this horn first. This other horn has a medium yellow brass bell, and if I was playing such and such a gig, then I would choose this horn first". And I think this information would be helpful on the Eclipse web site.

The reason I think this is that most players are like me. I have never held or played an Eclipse. I have read every review of one I can find, and I've communicated with Bruce Lee about them. (Bruce is a friend of mine: I talk to him about a lot of trumpet related stuff). But were I to attempt to order one, I would not know what to order. Since I am never likely to have a collection of different models to select from, if I ever have the opportunity to order one, I better get it right the first time. I think a little more in depth description of their respective sound characteristics would help.

I hope this helps illuminate what I was trying to say in my original post. And by the way, yes I do sometimes eat steak for breakfast. If you ever get back to Texas, please let me know. I'd be most pleased to treat you to a Texas steak too.

Let's hear it for the Lone Star State!

12-11-2003, 02:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
Still Trying Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lake Jackson, TX USA Posts: 164	Hi, Liad, From what I have read all Eclipse trumpets have about the same playing characteristics, but there are variations in the sound characteristics. For example, a medium bell horn made from yellow brass does not sound like a medium bell trumpet of red brass. There are a lot of combinations of bell sizes, horn weights, construction materials, etc. I would like to know a little more about how the different sounds compare. And it would help, I think, to expand the written description of the sound profiles with a suggested application for the affected horn. I know Noel has posted a lot of information about different configurations of horn style and construction materials, but I would like for someone to take it a little farther and say, "This horn has a medium bell from red brass, and if I was playing such and such a gig, I would select this horn first. This other horn has a medium yellow brass bell, and if I was playing such and such a gig, then I would choose this horn first". And I think this information would be helpful on the Eclipse web site. The reason I think this is that most players are like me. I have never held or played an Eclipse. I have read every review of one I can find, and I've communicated with Bruce Lee about them. (Bruce is a friend of mine: I talk to him about a lot of trumpet related stuff). But were I to attempt to order one, I would not know what to order. Since I am never likely to have a collection of different models to select from, if I ever have the opportunity to order one, I better get it right the first time. I think a little more in depth description of their respective sound characteristics would help. I hope this helps illuminate what I was trying to say in my original post. And by the way, yes I do sometimes eat steak for breakfast. If you ever get back to Texas, please let me know. I'd be most pleased to treat you to a Texas steak too. Let's hear it for the Lone Star State! __________________ S.T. What do we have that we did not receive, and if we received it, why do we glory, as if we received it not?