| Tuning Bell C's (not new)
The comment about "moving the tuning slide to the bell" struck me as unusual. Tuning bell C's (and Bb's) have been around quite a while.
I had a Bach tuning bell that was wonderfully in tune. The tuning bell didn't project quite as well as I liked but it was a great horn. It had a cut down 43 Bb leadpipe and this is what I felt made the horn more in tune and consistant. I had a Bach 238 heavy gold brass C trumpet made with a 25S leadpipe (elongated) and it plays fantastic. Best C I have had the experience to play. Great projection/tone and well in tune. No alternate fingering needed. Consistant tone across registers and very open feeling. I tend to think that the Eclipse may be well in tune due to the long leadpipe configuration in complement with the tuning bell, but the longer leadpipe may be the major factor. Just my opinion as I have not had the chance to actually play one.
Schilkes have done tuning bell horns for years and years with good results. |