| I agree with everything Trevor said, EXCEPT the X3 is probably going to be too large for someone that likes a .459" ml. That also rules out the Selmer Paris Concept TT that meets your criteria otherwise. A smaller GR might "fix" that, but your current excellent GR could cause you range and endurance issues with a large horn.
The Master and Elite Stomvi come in ml sizes. If you can stand the wait, I'm really excited to get a chance to try the Chicago Brassworks trumpets that Airstream will have. That should be an exceptional ml horn. Hopefully there'll be one in Dallas with the next 60-days.
In the $1400 range the Yamaha 8335RGS Xeno is an excellent horn as is the Bach RG37. The gold brass warms both those horns nicely and keeps the blow in the range you're used to.
Hopefully over the next few months you'll find a horn that really lights your fire.
BTW, who's doing the work on your Omega? John Butler is excellent as is the guy (I've forgotten his name) at the Brook Mays LBJ store.
Dave |