| My experience is that everybody is different in what feels comfortable to them, what kind of "control" issues they have, what size (diameter, rim width) of piece they play on, etc.
The secret is to go out there and test a bunch, analyze what you are sounding like and feeling like, and let that be your guide to what you should actually USE.
I recommend buying used from Ebay during this safari...which should not be conducted until you (and your teacher) are skilled and ready enough to make an accurate analysis of what is happening. (and remember that although the rim shape might stay the same, the backbore and throat might need to be changed when you change horns so that you can stay "in balance").
Personal "safari" over the 6 years as an adult beginner (and in order):
Bach 7C
Bach 5C
Bach 3C
Wick 3
Wick 4B
Laskey 50B
Warburton 4MC/B9
GR 66***.
anybody want to buy a Warburton 4MC, 4D, 3M top and/or B9 bottom? Or perhaps a Wick 4B gold plated? The safari has been over for a year now. |