| There are some great descriptions here about the magic of Schilke. You guys are hearing and feeling the same things that attracted me to the marque. (I've never owned one, but I was on a search for a special B1 when I fell for my Selmer Paris).
Now, I'm not trying to steal you away, BUT you Schilke lovers, particularly the B1 and X3 guys and gals, need to try a Selmer Paris Concept TT if you ever get a chance. Its got all the positive aspects mentioned here about the Schilke in a slightly heavier format. The resulting tembre is just a rich, but with a slightly different balance. Which one you prefer will be a matter of taste. They're from the same family. The resonance of the TT is more like the L-bell Schilkes than the fixed-bell horns. The fit and finish is at the same high level, including wonderful valves.
I'm joining the praise of Schilke, not deriding it. Just offering another option.
Dave |