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Originally Posted by ronald wilk :idea:
Thank you for your reply, however, although balance is indeed an important concept, weight remains a reasonable descriptive factor particularly when one speaks in relative terms such as heavy vs light weight horns. |
True, but it is funny that trombone players hold up a lot more weight (especially bass trombone players) and few worry about the weight as a comparative factor. Even a well balanced trombone is very heavy if it has one or two valves and the associated plumbing.
Obviously if weight/sound were not at least some trade off, most would play pocket trumpets, or at least cornets. I guess a well-built horn, that is comfortable and plays the way you want is worth holding up a few more ounces. But I would also guess a if it came down to selecting between two great horns, perhaps the lighter one would win out. Does that happen? I don't know :)
M&C